1979 Mercedes-Benz S-Class tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 1979 trim.

Tires for the 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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

205/70R14 Best-rated standard on 9 trims · optional on 8 · Europe, USA

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185xR14 standard on 5 trims · Europe, USA

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195/70R14 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · Europe

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Also listed: 215/70R14 205/65R15 225/60R15 225/55R16 215/55R16 215/65R15

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Trims sold in 1979: 19
Generations: W126 W116 sold in 2 market versions
Other years: 1975
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All years (1972–2027)

19 trims sold in 1979

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 W126

1979–1991 Europe 7 trims

S-Class 280 S +1 variant 154 hp · 2.8L I6 195/70R14 91H 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 280 SE

Generation: W126 · 1979–1991
Market: Europe
Power: 154 hp
Engine: 2.8L I6, Petrol
Center bore: 66.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x112
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 195/70R14 Wheels 14x6 ET30 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
195/70R14 91H	Rim 14x6 ET30 ~~5x112~~	29 psi
205/70R14 98H	Rim 14x6.5 ET30 ~~5x112~~	29 psi
205/65R15 94V	Rim 15x7 ET25 ~~5x112~~	29 psi
225/60R15 98V	Rim 15x7 ET25 ~~5x112~~	32 psi

How to read 91H: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET30 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

S-Class 280 SEL 182 hp · 2.8L I6 195/70R14 91H 4 fitments

Generation: W126 · 1979–1991
Market: Europe
Power: 182 hp
Engine: 2.8L I6, Petrol
Center bore: 66.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x112
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 195/70R14 Wheels 14x6 ET30 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
195/70R14 91H	Rim 14x6 ET30 ~~5x112~~	29 psi
205/70R14 96H	Rim 14x6.5 ET30 ~~5x112~~	29 psi
205/65R15 94V	Rim 15x7 ET25 ~~5x112~~	29 psi
225/60R15 98V	Rim 15x7 ET25 ~~5x112~~	32 psi

S-Class 380 SE +2 variants 215 hp · 3.8L V8 205/70R14 98H 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 380 SEL, 500 SE

Generation: W126 · 1979–1991
Market: Europe
Power: 215 hp
Engine: 3.8L 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 98H	Rim 14x6.5 ET30 ~~5x112~~	29 psi
205/65R15 94V	Rim 15x7 ET25 ~~5x112~~	29 psi
225/60R15 98V	Rim 15x7 ET25 ~~5x112~~	32 psi
225/55R16 96V	Rim 16x7.5 ET20 ~~5x112~~	32 psi

How to read 98H: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET30 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

S-Class 500 SEL 237 hp · 5.0L V8 205/70R14 98H 4 fitments

Generation: W126 · 1979–1991
Market: Europe
Power: 237 hp
Engine: 5.0L 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 98H	Rim 14x6.5 ET30 ~~5x112~~	29 psi
205/65R15 94V	Rim 15x7 ET25 ~~5x112~~	29 psi
225/60R15 96V	Rim 15x7 ET25 ~~5x112~~	32 psi
225/55R16 96V	Rim 16x7.5 ET20 ~~5x112~~	32 psi

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 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 +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 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~~	–

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 size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
215/70R14	Rim 14x6.5 ET30 ~~5x112~~	–
215/65R15	Rim 15x7 ET25 ~~5x112~~	–
225/55R16	Rim 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 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 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 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~~	–

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 size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
215/70R14	Rim 14x6.5 ET30 ~~5x112~~	–
215/65R15	Rim 15x7 ET25 ~~5x112~~	–
225/55R16	Rim 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.