2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 2018 trim.

Tires for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

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

  1. 235/65R17 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · optional on 1 · Europe
  2. 235/55R19 front + 255/50R19 rear Best-rated standard on 2 trims · Europe, USA
  3. 235/60R18 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 5 · Europe, USA

Also listed: 235/55R19 255/45R20 255/50R19 255/45R20 + 285/40R20

Best tires for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

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Trims sold in 2018
6
Generation
X253 sold in 2 market versions
Best tires for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

6 trims sold in 2018

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 GLC-Class X253

2015–2019 6 trims

Europe

5 trims
GLC-Class GLC 220 d 168 hp · 2.1L I4 · Diesel 235/55R19 101Y / 255/50R19 103Y 6 fitments
Generation
X253 · 2015–2019
Market
Europe
Power
168 hp
Engine
2.1L I4, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front235/55R19 101YRim 19x8 ET38 5x11232 psi
Rear255/50R19 103YRim 19x9 ET20 5x11232 psi
Front255/45R20 105YRim 20x8.5 ET40 5x11232 psi
Rear285/40R20 108YRim 20x9.5 ET22 5x11232 psi
235/65R17 104VRim 17x7.5 ET36 5x11232 psi
235/60R18 103VRim 18x8 ET38 5x11232 psi
235/55R19 101VRim 19x8 ET38 5x11232 psi
255/45R20 101WRim 20x8.5 ET40 5x11232 psi

How to read 101Y: 101 is the load index (up to 1,819 lb / 825 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 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.

GLC-Class GLC 250 +2 variants 208 hp · 2.0L I4 235/65R17 104V 6 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: GLC 250 d, GLC 300

Generation
X253 · 2015–2019
Market
Europe
Power
208 hp
Engine
2.0L I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/65R17 104VRim 17x7.5 ET36 5x11232 psi
235/60R18 103VRim 18x8 ET38 5x11232 psi
235/55R19 101VRim 19x8 ET38 5x11232 psi
235/55R19 101YRim 19x9 ET20 5x11232 psi
255/45R20 101WRim 20x8.5 ET40 5x11235 psi
255/45R20 105YRim 20x9.5 ET22 5x11235 psi

How to read 104V: 104 is the load index (up to 1,984 lb / 900 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET36 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

GLC-Class GLC 350 e 315 hp · 2.0L I4 · Hybrid 235/60R18 103V 6 fitments
Generation
X253 · 2015–2019
Market
Europe
Power
315 hp
Engine
2.0L I4, Hybrid
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/60R18 103VRim 18x8 ET38 5x11232 psi
235/55R19 101VRim 19x8 ET38 5x11232 psi
235/55R19 101YRim 19x9 ET20 5x11232 psi
255/50R19 104VRim 19x8.5 ET40 5x11235 psi
255/45R20 101WRim 20x8.5 ET40 5x11235 psi
255/45R20 105YRim 20x9.5 ET22 5x11235 psi

How to read 103V: 103 is the load index (up to 1,929 lb / 875 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.

USA

1 trim
GLC-Class GLC 350 e 320 hp · 2.0L I4 · Hybrid 235/55R19 101Y / 255/50R19 103Y 6 fitments
Generation
X253 · 2015–2019
Market
USA
Power
320 hp
Engine
2.0L I4, Hybrid
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front235/55R19 101YRim 19x8 ET38 5x11232 psi
Rear255/50R19 103YRim 19x9 ET20 5x11232 psi
Front255/45R20 105YRim 20x8.5 ET40 5x11232 psi
Rear285/40R20 108YRim 20x9.5 ET22 5x11232 psi
235/60R18 103VRim 18x8 ET38 5x11232 psi
235/55R19 101VRim 19x8 ET38 5x11232 psi
255/50R19 104VRim 19x8.5 ET40 5x11232 psi
255/45R20 101WRim 20x8.5 ET40 5x11235 psi

How to read 101Y: 101 is the load index (up to 1,819 lb / 825 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET38 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.
Staggered
A wider tire on the rear axle than the front. Front-to-back rotation is not possible.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 2018
6
Generation
X253 sold in 2 market versions
Other years
All years (2015–2026)
Best tires for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

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