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1978 Mercedes-Benz S-Class tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 1978 trim.

Tires for the 1978 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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

  1. 205/70R14 Best-rated standard on 5 trims · optional on 5 · Europe, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 205/70R14
  2. 185xR14 standard on 5 trims · Europe, USA
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  3. 215/70R14 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · USA, Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 215/70R14

Also listed: 205/65R15 215/55R16 215/65R15 225/55R16

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Trims sold in 1978
12
Generation
W116 sold in 2 market versions

12 trims sold in 1978

Sold in 2 market versions. 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 12 trims

Europe

8 trims
S-Class 280 S +2 variants 154 hp · 2.8L M 110.922 I6 185x R14 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 280 SE, 280 SEL

Generation
W116 · 1972–1980
Market
Europe
Power
154 hp
Engine
2.8L M 110.922 I6, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185xR14 Wheels 14x6 ET30 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185x R14Rim 14x6 ET30 5x112–
205/70R14Rim 14x6.5 ET30 5x112–
205/65R15Rim 15x7 ET25 5x112–
S-Class 350 SE +3 variants 202 hp · 3.5L M 116.985 V8 205/70R14 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 350 SEL, 450 SE, 450 SEL

Generation
W116 · 1972–1980
Market
Europe
Power
202 hp
Engine
3.5L M 116.985 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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/70R14Rim 14x6.5 ET30 5x112–
205/65R15Rim 15x7 ET25 5x112–
215/55R16Rim 16x7 ET25 5x112–
S-Class 450 SEL 6.9 282 hp · 6.8L M 100.985 V8 215/70R14 3 fitments
Generation
W116 · 1972–1980
Market
Europe
Power
282 hp
Engine
6.8L M 100.985 V8, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/70R14 Wheels 14x6.5 ET30 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/70R14Rim 14x6.5 ET30 5x112–
215/65R15Rim 15x7 ET25 5x112–
225/55R16Rim 16x7.5 ET20 5x112–

USA

4 trims
S-Class 280 SE +1 variant 142 hp · 2.8L I6 185x R14 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 300 SD

Generation
W116 · 1972–1980
Market
USA
Power
142 hp
Engine
2.8L I6, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185xR14 Wheels 14x6 ET30 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185x R14Rim 14x6 ET30 5x112–
205/70R14Rim 14x6.5 ET30 5x112–
205/65R15Rim 15x7 ET25 5x112–
S-Class 450 SEL 180 hp · 4.5L V8 205/70R14 3 fitments
Generation
W116 · 1972–1980
Market
USA
Power
180 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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/70R14Rim 14x6.5 ET30 5x112–
205/65R15Rim 15x7 ET25 5x112–
215/55R16Rim 16x7 ET25 5x112–
S-Class 450 SEL 6.9 250 hp · 6.8L M 100.985 V8 215/70R14 3 fitments
Generation
W116 · 1972–1980
Market
USA
Power
250 hp
Engine
6.8L M 100.985 V8, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/70R14 Wheels 14x6.5 ET30 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/70R14Rim 14x6.5 ET30 5x112–
215/65R15Rim 15x7 ET25 5x112–
225/55R16Rim 16x7.5 ET20 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.
Trims sold in 1978
12
Generation
W116 sold in 2 market versions
Other years
All years (1972–2027)

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