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2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 2008 trim.

Tires for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

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

  1. 235/65R17 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 1 · Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 235/65R17
  2. 255/50R19 front + 285/45R19 rear Best-rated standard on 2 trims · Europe, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 255/50R19 front Check price on Amazon · 285/45R19 rear
  3. 255/50R19 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 5 · Europe, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 255/50R19

Also listed: 255/55R18 265/45R20 265/40R21

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Trims sold in 2008
6
Generation
W164 sold in 2 market versions

6 trims sold in 2008

Sold in 2 market versions with different tire sizes. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Mercedes-Benz M-Class W164

2005–2011 6 trims

Europe

5 trims
M-Class ML 280 CDI 188 hp · 3.0L V6 · Diesel 255/50R19 103H / 285/45R19 105H 9 fitments
Generation
W164 · 2005–2011
Market
Europe
Power
188 hp
Engine
3.0L V6, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 255/50R19 Check price on Amazon · 285/45R19 Wheels 19x8.5 ET60 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front255/50R19 103HRim 19x8.5 ET60 5x11232 psi
Rear285/45R19 105HRim 19x9.5 ET56 5x11232 psi
Front255/50R19 103HRim 19x8.5 ET58 5x11232 psi
Rear285/45R19 105HRim 19x9.5 ET56 5x11232 psi
235/65R17 104HRim 17x7.5 ET56 5x11232 psi
255/55R18 105HRim 18x8 ET60 5x11232 psi
255/50R19 103HRim 19x8 ET60 5x11232 psi
255/50R19 103HRim 19x8.5 ET58 5x11235 psi
265/45R20 104VRim 20x8.5 ET56 5x11235 psi
265/45R20 104VRim 20x8.5 ET60 5x11235 psi
265/40R21 105VRim 21x9 ET60 5x11235 psi

How to read 103H: 103 is the load index (up to 1,929 lb / 875 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET60 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

M-Class ML 320 CDI 221 hp · 3.0L V6 · Diesel 235/65R17 104H 9 fitments
Generation
W164 · 2005–2011
Market
Europe
Power
221 hp
Engine
3.0L V6, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/65R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET56 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/65R17 104HRim 17x7.5 ET56 5x11232 psi
255/55R18 105HRim 18x8 ET60 5x11232 psi
255/50R19 103VRim 19x8 ET60 5x11235 psi
255/50R19 103VRim 19x9.5 ET56 5x11235 psi
255/50R19 103VRim 19x9.5 ET56 5x11235 psi
255/50R19 103VRim 19x8.5 ET60 5x11235 psi
265/45R20 104WRim 20x8.5 ET55 5x11235 psi
265/45R20 104WRim 20x8.5 ET60 5x11235 psi
265/40R21 105WRim 21x9 ET60 5x11235 psi

How to read 104H: 104 is the load index (up to 1,984 lb / 900 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET56 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

M-Class ML 350 268 hp · 3.5L V6 235/65R17 104H 9 fitments
Generation
W164 · 2005–2011
Market
Europe
Power
268 hp
Engine
3.5L V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/65R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET56 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/65R17 104HRim 17x7.5 ET56 5x11232 psi
255/55R18 105HRim 18x8 ET60 5x11232 psi
255/50R19 103WRim 19x8 ET60 5x11235 psi
255/50R19 103WRim 19x9.5 ET56 5x11235 psi
255/50R19 103WRim 19x9.5 ET56 5x11235 psi
255/50R19 103WRim 19x8.5 ET58 5x11235 psi
265/45R20 104WRim 20x8.5 ET55 5x11235 psi
265/45R20 104WRim 20x8.5 ET60 5x11235 psi
265/40R21 105WRim 21x9 ET60 5x11235 psi

How to read 104H: 104 is the load index (up to 1,984 lb / 900 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET56 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

M-Class ML 420 CDI 302 hp · V8 · Diesel 255/55R18 105H 9 fitments
Generation
W164 · 2005–2011
Market
Europe
Power
302 hp
Engine
V8, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 255/55R18 Wheels 18x8 ET60 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
255/55R18 105HRim 18x8 ET60 5x11232 psi
255/50R19 103WRim 19x8 ET60 5x11235 psi
255/50R19 103WRim 19x8.5 ET60 5x11235 psi
255/50R19 103WRim 19x8.5 ET58 5x11235 psi
255/50R19 103WRim 19x9.5 ET56 5x11235 psi
255/50R19 103WRim 19x9.5 ET56 5x11235 psi
265/45R20 104WRim 20x8.5 ET56 5x11235 psi
265/45R20 104WRim 20x8.5 ET60 5x11235 psi
265/40R21 105YRim 21x9 ET60 5x11235 psi

How to read 105H: 105 is the load index (up to 2,039 lb / 925 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET60 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

M-Class ML 500 382 hp · 5.5L V8 255/50R19 103W 9 fitments
Generation
W164 · 2005–2011
Market
Europe
Power
382 hp
Engine
5.5L V8, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 255/50R19 Wheels 19x8 ET60 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
255/50R19 103WRim 19x8 ET60 5x11235 psi
255/50R19 103WRim 19x8.5 ET60 5x11235 psi
255/50R19 103WRim 19x9.5 ET56 5x11235 psi
255/50R19 103WRim 19x9.5 ET56 5x11235 psi
255/50R19 103WRim 19x8.5 ET58 5x11235 psi
265/45R20 104YRim 20x8.5 ET55 5x11235 psi
265/45R20 104YRim 20x8.5 ET56 5x11235 psi
265/45R20 104YRim 20x8.5 ET60 5x11235 psi
265/40R21 105YRim 21x9 ET60 5x11235 psi

How to read 103W: 103 is the load index (up to 1,929 lb / 875 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET60 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

1 trim
M-Class ML 550 382 hp · 5.5L V8 255/50R19 103W / 285/45R19 105W 9 fitments
Generation
W164 · 2005–2011
Market
USA
Power
382 hp
Engine
5.5L V8, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 255/50R19 Check price on Amazon · 285/45R19 Wheels 19x8.5 ET58 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front255/50R19 103WRim 19x8.5 ET58 5x11235 psi
Rear285/45R19 105WRim 19x9.5 ET56 5x11235 psi
Front255/50R19 103WRim 19x8.5 ET58 5x11235 psi
Rear285/45R19 105WRim 19x9.5 ET56 5x11235 psi
255/50R19 103WRim 19x8 ET60 5x11235 psi
255/50R19 103WRim 19x8.5 ET60 5x11235 psi
255/50R19 103HRim 19x8.5 ET58 5x11235 psi
265/45R20 104YRim 20x8.5 ET55 5x11235 psi
265/45R20 104YRim 20x8.5 ET56 5x11235 psi
265/45R20 104YRim 20x8.5 ET60 5x11235 psi
265/40R21 105YRim 21x9 ET60 5x11235 psi

How to read 103W: 103 is the load index (up to 1,929 lb / 875 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET58 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 2008
6
Generation
W164 sold in 2 market versions
Other years
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