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2005 Mercedes-Benz R-Class tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 2005 trim.

Tires for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz R-Class

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

  1. 235/65R17 Best-rated standard on 2 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 235/65R17
  2. 255/55R18 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 2
    Check price on Amazon · 255/55R18
  3. 255/50R19 Best-rated optional on 3 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 255/50R19

Also listed: 255/50R19 + 285/45R19 265/45R20 265/40R21

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Trims sold in 2005
3
Generation
W251

3 trims sold in 2005

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Mercedes-Benz R-Class W251

2005–2007 Europe 3 trims
R-Class R 320 CDI (MPV, 5d) 221 hp · 3.0 L V6 Diesel 3.0 L V6 · Diesel 235/65R17 6 fitments
Generation
W251 · 2005–2007
Market
Europe
Power
221 hp
Engine
3.0 L V6 Diesel 3.0 L 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
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE235/65R17Rim 17x7.5 ET56 5x11229 F / 32 R psi
OE255/55R18Rim 18x8 ET67 5x11229 F / 32 R psi
Alt255/50R19Rim 19x8 ET67 5x11232 F / 35 R psi
AltFront255/50R19Rim 19x8.5 ET64 5x11232 psi
Rear285/45R19Rim 19x9.5 ET64 5x11235 psi
Alt265/45R20Rim 20x8.5 ET61 5x11232 F / 35 R psi
Alt265/45R20Rim 20x9 ET60 5x11232 F / 35 R psi
R-Class R 350 (MPV, 5d) 268 hp · 3.5 L V6 Petrol 3.5 L V6 235/65R17 6 fitments
Generation
W251 · 2005–2007
Market
Europe
Power
268 hp
Engine
3.5 L V6 Petrol 3.5 L 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
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE235/65R17Rim 17x7.5 ET56 5x11229 F / 32 R psi
OE255/55R18Rim 18x8 ET67 5x11232 F / 35 R psi
Alt255/50R19Rim 19x8 ET67 5x11232 F / 35 R psi
AltFront255/50R19Rim 19x8.5 ET64 5x11232 psi
Rear285/45R19Rim 19x9.5 ET64 5x11235 psi
Alt265/45R20Rim 20x8.5 ET61 5x11232 F / 35 R psi
Alt265/45R20Rim 20x9 ET60 5x11232 F / 35 R psi
R-Class R 500 (MPV, 5d) 302 hp · 5.0 L V6 Petrol 5.0 L V6 255/55R18 6 fitments
Generation
W251 · 2005–2007
Market
Europe
Power
302 hp
Engine
5.0 L V6 Petrol 5.0 L V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 255/55R18 Wheels 18x8 ET67 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE255/55R18Rim 18x8 ET67 5x11229 F / 32 R psi
OE255/50R19Rim 19x8 ET67 5x11232 F / 35 R psi
AltFront255/50R19Rim 19x8.5 ET64 5x11232 psi
Rear285/45R19Rim 19x9.5 ET64 5x11235 psi
Alt265/45R20Rim 20x8.5 ET61 5x11232 F / 35 R psi
Alt265/45R20Rim 20x9 ET60 5x11232 F / 35 R psi
AltFront265/40R21Rim 21x9 ET60 5x11233 psi
Rear265/40R21Rim 21x9 ET48 5x11236 psi
What these columns mean
OE fitment
The package fitted at the factory for that trim.
Alternative
A size the car accepts without modification — plus-sizing, winter setups or optional wheels.
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 2005
3
Generation
W251
Other years
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