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2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 2006 trim.

Tires for the 2006 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 3 trims · optional on 2 · Europe, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 235/65R17
  2. 255/50R19 front + 285/45R19 rear Best-rated standard on 3 trims · USA, Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 255/50R19 front Check price on Amazon · 285/45R19 rear
  3. 255/55R18 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 6 · Europe, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 255/55R18

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

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Trims sold in 2006
7
Generation
W251 sold in 2 market versions

7 trims sold in 2006

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 R-Class W251

2006–2010 7 trims

Europe

5 trims
R-Class R 280 228 hp · 3.0L V6 255/50R19 103V / 285/45R19 105V 6 fitments
Generation
W251 · 2006–2010
Market
Europe
Power
228 hp
Engine
3.0L V6, 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 ET64 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front255/50R19 103VRim 19x8.5 ET64 5x11229 psi
Rear285/45R19 105VRim 19x9.5 ET64 5x11232 psi
235/65R17Rim 17x7.5 ET56 5x11229 psi
255/55R18 105HRim 18x8 ET67 5x11229 psi
255/50R19 103VRim 19x8 ET67 5x11232 psi
265/45R20 102VRim 20x8.5 ET61 5x11232 psi
265/45R20 102VRim 20x9 ET60 5x11232 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). ET64 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

R-Class R 280 CDI 188 hp · V6 · Diesel 235/65R17 104H 6 fitments
Generation
W251 · 2006–2010
Market
Europe
Power
188 hp
Engine
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 5x11229 psi
255/55R18 105HRim 18x8 ET67 5x11229 psi
255/50R19 103VRim 19x8 ET67 5x11232 psi
255/50R19 103VRim 19x9.5 ET64 5x11232 psi
265/45R20 102VRim 20x8.5 ET60 5x11232 psi
265/45R20 102VRim 20x9 ET60 5x11232 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.

R-Class R 320 CDI 221 hp · 3.0L V6 · Diesel 235/65R17 104H 6 fitments
Generation
W251 · 2006–2010
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 5x11229 psi
255/55R18 105HRim 18x8 ET67 5x11229 psi
255/50R19 103VRim 19x8 ET67 5x11232 psi
255/50R19 103VRim 19x9.5 ET64 5x11232 psi
265/45R20 102WRim 20x8.5 ET61 5x11232 psi
265/45R20 102WRim 20x9 ET60 5x11232 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.

R-Class R 350 268 hp · 3.5L V6 235/65R17 104H 6 fitments
Generation
W251 · 2006–2010
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 5x11229 psi
255/55R18 105HRim 18x8 ET67 5x11232 psi
255/50R19 103VRim 19x8 ET67 5x11232 psi
255/50R19 103WRim 19x9.5 ET64 5x11232 psi
265/45R20 102WRim 20x8.5 ET61 5x11232 psi
265/45R20 102WRim 20x9 ET60 5x11232 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.

R-Class R 500 302 hp · 5.0L V6 255/55R18 105H 6 fitments
Generation
W251 · 2006–2010
Market
Europe
Power
302 hp
Engine
5.0L 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
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
255/55R18 105HRim 18x8 ET67 5x11229 psi
255/50R19 103WRim 19x8 ET67 5x11232 psi
255/50R19 103WRim 19x9.5 ET64 5x11232 psi
265/45R20 102WRim 20x8.5 ET61 5x11232 psi
265/45R20 102WRim 20x9 ET60 5x11232 psi
265/40R21 101YRim 21x9 ET48 5x11233 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). ET67 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

2 trims
R-Class R 350 268 hp · 3.5L V6 255/50R19 103V / 285/45R19 105V 6 fitments
Generation
W251 · 2006–2010
Market
USA
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 · 255/50R19 Check price on Amazon · 285/45R19 Wheels 19x8.5 ET64 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front255/50R19 103VRim 19x8.5 ET64 5x11229 psi
Rear285/45R19 105VRim 19x9.5 ET64 5x11232 psi
235/65R17 104HRim 17x7.5 ET56 5x11229 psi
255/55R18 105HRim 18x8 ET67 5x11229 psi
255/50R19 103VRim 19x8 ET67 5x11232 psi
265/45R20 102VRim 20x8.5 ET61 5x11232 psi
265/45R20 102VRim 20x9 ET60 5x11232 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). ET64 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

R-Class R 500 302 hp · 5.0L V8 255/50R19 103W / 285/45R19 105W 6 fitments
Generation
W251 · 2006–2010
Market
USA
Power
302 hp
Engine
5.0L 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 ET64 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front255/50R19 103WRim 19x8.5 ET64 5x11229 psi
Rear285/45R19 105WRim 19x9.5 ET64 5x11232 psi
Front265/40R21 101WRim 21x9 ET60 5x11232 psi
Rear265/40R21 101WRim 21x9 ET48 5x11235 psi
255/55R18 105HRim 18x8 ET67 5x11229 psi
255/50R19 103WRim 19x8 ET67 5x11232 psi
265/45R20 102WRim 20x8.5 ET61 5x11232 psi
265/45R20 102WRim 20x9 ET60 5x11232 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). ET64 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 2006
7
Generation
W251 sold in 2 market versions
Other years
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