1973 Mercedes-Benz S-Class tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 1973 trim.

Tires for the 1973 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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

205/70R14 Best-rated standard on 5 trims · optional on 2 · Europe, USA

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185xR14 standard on 2 trims · Europe

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205/65R15 Best-rated optional on 7 trims · Europe, USA

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Trims sold in 1973: 7
Generation: W116 sold in 2 market versions
Other years: 1972
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All years (1972–2027)

7 trims sold in 1973

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 S-Class W116

1972–1980 7 trims

Europe

5 trims

S-Class 280 S +1 variant 158 hp · 2.8L M 110.922 I6 185x R14 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 280 SE

Generation: W116 · 1972–1980
Market: Europe
Power: 158 hp
Engine: 2.8L M 110.922 I6, Petrol
Center bore: 66.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x112
Thread: M12 x 1.5

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Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
185x R14	Rim 14x6 ET30 ~~5x112~~	–
205/70R14	Rim 14x6.5 ET30 ~~5x112~~	–
205/65R15	Rim 15x7 ET25 ~~5x112~~	–

S-Class 350 SE +2 variants 197 hp · 3.5L M 116.983 V8 205/70R14 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 450 SE, 450 SEL

Generation: W116 · 1972–1980
Market: Europe
Power: 197 hp
Engine: 3.5L M 116.983 V8, Petrol
Center bore: 66.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x112
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 205/70R14 Wheels 14x6.5 ET30 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
205/70R14	Rim 14x6.5 ET30 ~~5x112~~	–
205/65R15	Rim 15x7 ET25 ~~5x112~~	–
215/55R16	Rim 16x7 ET25 ~~5x112~~	–

USA

2 trims

S-Class 450 SE +1 variant 190 hp · 4.5L V8 205/70R14 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 450 SEL

Generation: W116 · 1972–1980
Market: USA
Power: 190 hp
Engine: 4.5L V8, Petrol
Center bore: 66.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x112
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 205/70R14 Wheels 14x6.5 ET30 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
205/70R14	Rim 14x6.5 ET30 ~~5x112~~	–
205/65R15	Rim 15x7 ET25 ~~5x112~~	–
215/55R16	Rim 16x7 ET25 ~~5x112~~	–

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.