1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 1998 trim.

Tires for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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

235/60R16 Best-rated standard on 4 trims · optional on 2

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225/60R16 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 1

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245/45R18 front + 265/40R18 rear Best-rated standard on 1 trim

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Also listed: 255/45R18 235/50R18 235/55R17 225/55R17 245/45R18

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Trims sold in 1998: 7
Generations: W220 W140
Other years: 1994
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All years (1972–2027)

7 trims sold in 1998

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 W220

1999–2006 1 trim

S-Class S 430 275 hp · 4.3L V8 245/45R18 102W / 265/40R18 104W 8 fitments

Generation: W220 · 1999–2006
Power: 275 hp
Engine: 4.3L V8, Petrol
Center bore: 66.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x112
Thread: M14 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 245/45R18 Check price on Amazon · 265/40R18 Wheels 18x8 ET44 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
Front245/45R18 102W	Rim 18x8 ET44 ~~5x112~~	29 psi
Rear265/40R18 104W	Rim 18x9 ET44 ~~5x112~~	32 psi
Front245/45R18 102W	Rim 18x8.5 ET44 ~~5x112~~	29 psi
Rear265/40R18 104W	Rim 18x9.5 ET46 ~~5x112~~	32 psi
225/60R16 102V	Rim 16x7.5 ET46 ~~5x112~~	29 psi
225/60R16 102V	Rim 16x7.5 ET51 ~~5x112~~	29 psi
225/55R17 101V	Rim 17x7.5 ET46 ~~5x112~~	29 psi
225/55R17 101V	Rim 17x7.5 ET51 ~~5x112~~	29 psi
245/45R18 102W	Rim 18x8 ET44 ~~5x112~~	29 psi
245/45R18 102W	Rim 18x8.5 ET44 ~~5x112~~	29 psi

How to read 102W: 102 is the load index (up to 1,874 lb / 850 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET44 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W140

1991–1998 6 trims

S-Class S 280 +1 variant 190 hp · 2.8L M 104 E 28 I6 225/60R16 102H 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: S 320

Generation: W140 · 1991–1998
Power: 190 hp
Engine: 2.8L 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

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
225/60R16 102H	Rim 16x7.5 ET51 ~~5x112~~	28 psi
235/60R16 104V	Rim 16x7.5 ET51 ~~5x112~~	28 psi
235/55R17 102V	Rim 17x8 ET50 ~~5x112~~	29 psi
255/45R18 103V	Rim 18x8.5 ET47 ~~5x112~~	32 psi

How to read 102H: 102 is the load index (up to 1,874 lb / 850 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET51 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

S-Class S 300 TD 174 hp · I6 · Diesel 235/60R16 104V 4 fitments

Generation: W140 · 1991–1998
Power: 174 hp
Engine: 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

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
235/60R16 104V	Rim 16x7.5 ET51 ~~5x112~~	28 psi
255/45R18 103V	Rim 18x8.5 ET47 ~~5x112~~	32 psi
235/55R17 102V	Rim 17x8 ET50 ~~5x112~~	29 psi
235/50R18 101V	Rim 18x8 ET50 ~~5x112~~	29 psi

How to read 104V: 104 is the load index (up to 1,984 lb / 900 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET51 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

S-Class S 420 +1 variant 275 hp · 4.2L M 119 E42 V8 235/60R16 104V 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: S 500

Generation: W140 · 1991–1998
Power: 275 hp
Engine: 4.2L 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

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
235/60R16 104V	Rim 16x7.5 ET51 ~~5x112~~	28 psi
255/45R18 103W	Rim 18x8.5 ET47 ~~5x112~~	32 psi
235/50R18 101W	Rim 18x8.5 ET47 ~~5x112~~	29 psi

S-Class S 600 389 hp · 6.0L M 120 E 60 V12 235/60R16 104V 3 fitments

Generation: W140 · 1991–1998
Power: 389 hp
Engine: 6.0L 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

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
235/60R16 104V	Rim 16x7.5 ET51 ~~5x112~~	28 psi
255/45R18 103W	Rim 18x8.5 ET47 ~~5x112~~	29 psi
235/50R18 101W	Rim 18x8.5 ET47 ~~5x112~~	29 psi

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.
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.