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1981 Mercedes-Benz S-Class tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 1981 trim.

Tires for the 1981 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 11 trims · optional on 3 · Europe, USA
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  2. 195/70R14 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · Europe
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  3. 205/65R15 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 14 · Europe, USA
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Also listed: 225/60R15 225/55R16 215/55R16

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Trims sold in 1981
15
Generation
W126 sold in 2 market versions

15 trims sold in 1981

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 15 trims

Europe

13 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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/70R14 91HRim 14x6 ET30 5x11229 psi
205/70R14 98HRim 14x6.5 ET30 5x11229 psi
205/65R15 94VRim 15x7 ET25 5x11229 psi
225/60R15 98VRim 15x7 ET25 5x11232 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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/70R14 91HRim 14x6 ET30 5x11229 psi
205/70R14 96HRim 14x6.5 ET30 5x11229 psi
205/65R15 94VRim 15x7 ET25 5x11229 psi
225/60R15 98VRim 15x7 ET25 5x11232 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.

S-Class 380 SE +7 variants 215 hp · 3.8L V8 205/70R14 98H 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 380 SEC, 380 SEL, 500 SE, 500 SEC

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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/70R14 98HRim 14x6.5 ET30 5x11229 psi
205/65R15 94VRim 15x7 ET25 5x11229 psi
225/60R15 98VRim 15x7 ET25 5x11232 psi
225/55R16 96VRim 16x7.5 ET20 5x11232 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 +1 variant 237 hp · 5.0L V8 205/70R14 98H 4 fitments

2 versions of this trim share these tires and wheels.

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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/70R14 98HRim 14x6.5 ET30 5x11229 psi
205/65R15 94VRim 15x7 ET25 5x11229 psi
225/60R15 96VRim 15x7 ET25 5x11232 psi
225/55R16 96VRim 16x7.5 ET20 5x11232 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.

USA

2 trims
S-Class 300 SD 120 hp · 3.0L I5 · Diesel 205/65R15 94V 4 fitments
Generation
W126 · 1979–1991
Market
USA
Power
120 hp
Engine
3.0L I5, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/65R15 Wheels 15x7 ET25 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/65R15 94VRim 15x7 ET25 5x11229 psi
225/60R15 98VRim 15x7 ET25 5x11232 psi
215/55R16 94VRim 16x7 ET25 5x11232 psi
225/55R16 96VRim 16x7.5 ET20 5x11232 psi

How to read 94V: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET25 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

S-Class 380 SEL 155 hp · 3.8L V8 205/70R14 98H 4 fitments
Generation
W126 · 1979–1991
Market
USA
Power
155 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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/70R14 98HRim 14x6.5 ET30 5x11229 psi
205/65R15 94VRim 15x7 ET25 5x11229 psi
225/60R15 98VRim 15x7 ET25 5x11232 psi
225/55R16 96VRim 16x7.5 ET20 5x11232 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.

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 1981
15
Generation
W126 sold in 2 market versions
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