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1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 1996 trim.

Tires for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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

  1. 235/60R16 Best-rated standard on 6 trims · optional on 2 · Europe, USA, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 235/60R16
  2. 225/60R16 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · Europe
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  3. 255/45R18 Best-rated optional on 8 trims · Europe, USA, Japan
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Also listed: 235/55R17 235/50R18 + 255/45R18 235/50R18

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Trims sold in 1996
8
Generation
W140 sold in 3 market versions

8 trims sold in 1996

Sold in 3 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 W140

1991–1998 8 trims

Europe

5 trims
S-Class S 280 +1 variant 190 hp · 2.8 L M 104 E 28 I6 Petrol 2.8 L M 104 E 28 I6 225/60R16 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: S 320

Generation
W140 · 1991–1998
Market
Europe
Power
190 hp
Engine
2.8 L M 104 E 28 I6 Petrol 2.8 L M 104 E 28 I6, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET51 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE225/60R16Rim 16x7.5 ET51 5x11228 psi
OE235/60R16Rim 16x7.5 ET51 5x11228 psi
Alt235/55R17Rim 17x8 ET50 5x11229 psi
Alt255/45R18Rim 18x8.5 ET47 5x11232 psi
S-Class S 300 TD 174 hp · I6 Diesel I6 · Diesel 235/60R16 4 fitments
Generation
W140 · 1991–1998
Market
Europe
Power
174 hp
Engine
I6 Diesel I6, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/60R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET51 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE235/60R16Rim 16x7.5 ET51 5x11228 psi
OE255/45R18Rim 18x8.5 ET47 5x11232 psi
Alt235/55R17Rim 17x8 ET50 5x11229 psi
Alt235/50R18Rim 18x8 ET50 5x11229 psi
S-Class S 350 TD 148 hp · 3.4 L OM 603 D 35 A I6 Diesel 3.4 L OM 603 D 35 A I6 · Diesel 235/60R16 4 fitments
Generation
W140 · 1991–1998
Market
Europe
Power
148 hp
Engine
3.4 L OM 603 D 35 A I6 Diesel 3.4 L OM 603 D 35 A I6, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/60R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET51 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE235/60R16Rim 16x7.5 ET51 5x11228 psi
OE255/45R18Rim 18x8.5 ET47 5x11232 psi
Alt235/55R17Rim 17x7.5 ET50 5x11229 psi
Alt235/50R18Rim 18x8 ET50 5x11229 psi
S-Class S 420 275 hp · 4.2 L M 119 E42 V8 Petrol 4.2 L M 119 E42 V8 235/60R16 3 fitments
Generation
W140 · 1991–1998
Market
Europe
Power
275 hp
Engine
4.2 L M 119 E42 V8 Petrol 4.2 L M 119 E42 V8, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/60R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET51 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE235/60R16Rim 16x7.5 ET51 5x11228 psi
OE255/45R18Rim 18x8.5 ET47 5x11232 psi
AltFront235/50R18Rim 18x7.5 ET51 5x11229 psi
Rear255/45R18Rim 18x8.5 ET47 5x11232 psi

USA

2 trims
S-Class S 500 315 hp · 5.0 L M 119 E 50 V8 Petrol 5.0 L M 119 E 50 V8 235/60R16 3 fitments
Generation
W140 · 1991–1998
Market
USA
Power
315 hp
Engine
5.0 L M 119 E 50 V8 Petrol 5.0 L M 119 E 50 V8, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/60R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET51 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE235/60R16Rim 16x7.5 ET51 5x11228 psi
OE255/45R18Rim 18x8.5 ET47 5x11232 psi
AltFront235/50R18Rim 18x7.5 ET51 5x11229 psi
Rear255/45R18Rim 18x8.5 ET47 5x11232 psi
S-Class S 600 389 hp · 6.0 L M 120 E 60 V12 Petrol 6.0 L M 120 E 60 V12 235/60R16 3 fitments
Generation
W140 · 1991–1998
Market
USA
Power
389 hp
Engine
6.0 L M 120 E 60 V12 Petrol 6.0 L M 120 E 60 V12, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/60R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET51 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE235/60R16Rim 16x7.5 ET51 5x11228 psi
OE255/45R18Rim 18x8.5 ET47 5x11229 psi
AltFront235/50R18Rim 18x8 ET50 5x11229 psi
Rear255/45R18Rim 18x8.5 ET47 5x11232 psi

Japan

1 trim
S-Class S 600 L E-140057 389 hp · 6.0 L M 120 E 60 V12 Petrol 6.0 L M 120 E 60 V12 235/60VR16 3 fitments
Generation
W140 · 1991–1998
Market
Japan
Power
389 hp
Engine
6.0 L M 120 E 60 V12 Petrol 6.0 L M 120 E 60 V12, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/60R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET51 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE235/60VR16Rim 16x7.5 ET51 5x11228 psi
OE255/45R18Rim 18x8.5 ET47 5x11229 psi
AltFront235/50R18Rim 18x8 ET50 5x11229 psi
Rear255/45R18Rim 18x8.5 ET47 5x11232 psi
What these columns mean
OE fitment
The package fitted at the factory for that trim.
Alternative
A size the car accepts without modification — plus-sizing, winter setups or optional wheels.
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.
Staggered
A wider tire on the rear axle than the front. Front-to-back rotation is not possible.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 1996
8
Generation
W140 sold in 3 market versions
Other years
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