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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 2016 trim.

Tires for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

  1. 215/60R17 Best-rated standard on 9 trims · optional on 2 · Europe, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 215/60R17
  2. 235/50R18 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 9 · Europe, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 235/50R18
  3. 215/55R18 Best-rated optional on 11 trims · Europe, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 215/55R18

Also listed: 235/45R19

Best tires for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

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Trims sold in 2016
11
Generation
X156 sold in 2 market versions
Best tires for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

11 trims sold in 2016

Sold in 2 market versions with different tire sizes. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure. Trims with the same tires and wheels share a row.

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class X156

2013–2021 11 trims

Europe

8 trims
GLA-Class GLA 180 +4 variants 121 hp · M270 I4 215/60R17 96V 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: GLA 200, GLA 220, GLA 250

Generation
X156 · 2013–2021
Market
Europe
Power
121 hp
Engine
M270 I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/60R17 Wheels 17x6.5 ET38 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/60R17 96VRim 17x6.5 ET38 5x11236 psi
235/50R18 97VRim 18x7 ET46 5x11233 psi
235/45R19 95VRim 19x8 ET43.5 5x11233 psi
215/55R18 95HRim 18x6.5 ET38 5x11233 psi

How to read 96V: 96 is the load index (up to 1,565 lb / 710 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET38 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

GLA-Class GLA 180 d +2 variants 107 hp · OM607 I4 · Diesel 215/60R17 96V 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: GLA 200 d, GLA 220 d

Generation
X156 · 2013–2021
Market
Europe
Power
107 hp
Engine
OM607 I4, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/60R17 Wheels 17x6.5 ET38 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/60R17 96VRim 17x6.5 ET38 5x11236 psi
215/55R18 95HRim 18x6.5 ET38 5x11233 psi
235/50R18 97VRim 18x7 ET46 5x11233 psi
235/45R19 95VRim 19x8 ET43.5 5x11233 psi

How to read 96V: 96 is the load index (up to 1,565 lb / 710 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET38 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Japan

3 trims
GLA-Class GLA 180 (DBA-156942) 121 hp · M270 I4 215/60R17 96V 4 fitments
Generation
X156 · 2013–2021
Market
Japan
Power
121 hp
Engine
M270 I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/60R17 Wheels 17x6.5 ET38 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/60R17 96VRim 17x6.5 ET38 5x11236 psi
235/50R18 97VRim 18x7 ET46 5x11233 psi
235/45R19 95VRim 19x8 ET43.5 5x11233 psi
215/55R18 95HRim 18x6.5 ET38 5x11233 psi

How to read 96V: 96 is the load index (up to 1,565 lb / 710 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET38 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

GLA-Class GLA 220 4MATIC (DBA -156947) +1 variant 181 hp · M270 I4 235/50R18 97V 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: GLA 250 4MATIC (DBA-156946)

Generation
X156 · 2013–2021
Market
Japan
Power
181 hp
Engine
M270 I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/50R18 Wheels 18x7 ET46 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/50R18 97VRim 18x7 ET46 5x11233 psi
235/45R19 95VRim 19x8 ET43.5 5x11233 psi
215/60R17 96VRim 17x6.5 ET38 5x11236 psi
215/55R18 95HRim 18x6.5 ET38 5x11233 psi

How to read 97V: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET46 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

What these columns mean
Rim size
Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD)
Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore
Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure
Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 2016
11
Generation
X156 sold in 2 market versions
Other years
All years (2013–2026)
Best tires for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

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