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1987 Mercedes-Benz S-Class tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 1987 trim.

Tires for the 1987 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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

  1. 205/65R15 Best-rated standard on 31 trims · Europe, USA
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  2. 215/65R15 Best-rated standard on 11 trims · Europe
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  3. 225/60R15 Best-rated optional on 31 trims · Europe, USA
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Also listed: 225/55R16 245/50R16 215/60R16 235/55R16 255/45R17 215/55R16

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Trims sold in 1987
42
Generation
W126 sold in 2 market versions

42 trims sold in 1987

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 42 trims

Europe

41 trims
S-Class 260 SE +5 variants 158 hp · 2.6L I6 205/65R15 94V 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 300 SE, 300 SEL

Generation
W126 · 1979–1991
Market
Europe
Power
158 hp
Engine
2.6L I6, Petrol
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. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

S-Class 420 SE +3 variants 201 hp · 4.2L V8 205/65R15 94V 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 420 SEC

Generation
W126 · 1979–1991
Market
Europe
Power
201 hp
Engine
4.2L V8, Petrol
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
225/55R16 96VRim 16x7.5 ET20 5x11232 psi
245/50R16 98WRim 16x8 ET20 5x11233 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 420 SE +19 variants 221 hp · 4.2L V8 205/65R15 94V 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 420 SEC, 420 SEL, 500 SE, 500 SEC, 500 SEL

Generation
W126 · 1979–1991
Market
Europe
Power
221 hp
Engine
4.2L V8, Petrol
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
225/55R16 96VRim 16x7.5 ET25 5x11232 psi
245/50R16 98WRim 16x8 ET20 5x11233 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 560 SE +4 variants 239 hp · 5.6L V8 215/65R15 96V 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 560 SEC

Generation
W126 · 1979–1991
Market
Europe
Power
239 hp
Engine
5.6L V8, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/65R15 Wheels 15x7 ET25 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/65R15 96VRim 15x7 ET25 5x11229 psi
215/60R16 96VRim 16x7 ET25 5x11232 psi
235/55R16 99WRim 16x7.5 ET25 5x11232 psi
255/45R17 98WRim 17x8.5 ET20 5x11233 psi

How to read 96V: 96 is the load index (up to 1,565 lb / 710 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 560 SE +4 variants 295 hp · 5.6L V8 215/65R15 96V 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 560 SEL

Generation
W126 · 1979–1991
Market
Europe
Power
295 hp
Engine
5.6L V8, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/65R15 Wheels 15x7 ET25 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/65R15 96VRim 15x7 ET25 5x11232 psi
215/60R16 96VRim 16x7 ET25 5x11232 psi
235/55R16 98WRim 16x7.5 ET25 5x11232 psi
255/45R17 98WRim 17x8.5 ET20 5x11233 psi

How to read 96V: 96 is the load index (up to 1,565 lb / 710 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 560 SEL 268 hp · 5.6L V8 215/65R15 96V 4 fitments
Generation
W126 · 1979–1991
Market
Europe
Power
268 hp
Engine
5.6L V8, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/65R15 Wheels 15x7 ET25 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/65R15 96VRim 15x7 ET25 5x11229 psi
215/60R16 96VRim 16x7 ET25 5x11232 psi
235/55R16 98WRim 16x7.5 ET25 5x11232 psi
255/45R17 98WRim 17x8.5 ET20 5x11233 psi

How to read 96V: 96 is the load index (up to 1,565 lb / 710 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.

USA

1 trim
S-Class 300 SDL 143 hp · 3.0L I6 · Diesel 205/65R15 94V 4 fitments
Generation
W126 · 1979–1991
Market
USA
Power
143 hp
Engine
3.0L I6, 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.

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 1987
42
Generation
W126 sold in 2 market versions
Other years
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