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2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 2003 trim.

Tires for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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

  1. 225/55R17 Best-rated standard on 4 trims · optional on 5
    Check price on Amazon · 225/55R17
  2. 225/60R16 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · optional on 2
    Check price on Amazon · 225/60R16
  3. 245/45R18 front + 265/40R18 rear Best-rated standard on 2 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 245/45R18 front Check price on Amazon · 265/40R18 rear

Also listed: 245/45R18 245/40R19 255/40R19

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Trims sold in 2003
10
Generation
W220

10 trims sold in 2003

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 10 trims
S-Class S 280 194 hp · V6 245/45R18 102W / 265/40R18 104W 8 fitments
Generation
W220 · 1999–2006
Power
194 hp
Engine
V6, 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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front245/45R18 102WRim 18x8 ET44 5x11229 psi
Rear265/40R18 104WRim 18x9 ET46 5x11232 psi
Front245/45R18 102WRim 18x8.5 ET44 5x11229 psi
Rear265/40R18 104WRim 18x9.5 ET46 5x11232 psi
225/60R16 102VRim 16x7.5 ET46 5x11229 psi
225/60R16 102VRim 16x7.5 ET51 5x11229 psi
225/55R17 101VRim 17x7.5 ET46 5x11229 psi
225/55R17 101VRim 17x7.5 ET51 5x11229 psi
245/45R18 102VRim 18x8 ET44 5x11229 psi
245/45R18 102VRim 18x8.5 ET44 5x11229 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.

S-Class S 320 CDI 201 hp · 3.2L OM 648.960 I6 · Diesel 245/45R18 102W / 265/40R18 104W 8 fitments
Generation
W220 · 1999–2006
Power
201 hp
Engine
3.2L OM 648.960 I6, Diesel
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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front245/45R18 102WRim 18x8 ET44 5x11229 psi
Rear265/40R18 104WRim 18x9 ET46 5x11232 psi
Front245/45R18 102WRim 18x8.5 ET44 5x11229 psi
Rear265/40R18 104WRim 18x9.5 ET46 5x11232 psi
225/60R16 102VRim 16x7.5 ET46 5x11229 psi
225/60R16 102VRim 16x7.5 ET51 5x11229 psi
225/55R17 101VRim 17x7.5 ET46 5x11229 psi
225/55R17 101VRim 17x7.5 ET51 5x11229 psi
245/45R18 102WRim 18x8 ET44 5x11229 psi
245/45R18 102WRim 18x8.5 ET44 5x11229 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.

S-Class S 350 +1 variant 241 hp · 3.7L V6 225/60R16 102V 8 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: S 400 CDI

Generation
W220 · 1999–2006
Power
241 hp
Engine
3.7L V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET46 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R16 102VRim 16x7.5 ET46 5x11229 psi
225/60R16 102VRim 16x7.5 ET51 5x11229 psi
225/55R17 101WRim 17x7.5 ET46 5x11229 psi
225/55R17 101WRim 17x7.5 ET51 5x11229 psi
245/45R18 102WRim 18x8 ET44 5x11229 psi
245/45R18 102WRim 18x9 ET46 5x11229 psi
245/45R18 102WRim 18x8.5 ET44 5x11229 psi
245/45R18 102WRim 18x9.5 ET46 5x11229 psi

How to read 102V: 102 is the load index (up to 1,874 lb / 850 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET46 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

S-Class S 350 4Matic +2 variants 241 hp · 3.7L V6 225/55R17 101W 8 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: S 430 4Matic, S 500 4Matic

Generation
W220 · 1999–2006
Power
241 hp
Engine
3.7L V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET46 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R17 101WRim 17x7.5 ET46 5x11229 psi
225/55R17 101WRim 17x7.5 ET51 5x11229 psi
245/45R18 102WRim 18x8 ET44 5x11229 psi
245/45R18 102WRim 18x9 ET46 5x11229 psi
245/45R18 102WRim 18x8.5 ET44 5x11229 psi
245/45R18 102WRim 18x9.5 ET46 5x11229 psi
245/45R18 102WRim 18x9.5 ET46 5x11229 psi
245/40R19 101YRim 19x8.5 ET44 5x11232 psi

How to read 101W: 101 is the load index (up to 1,819 lb / 825 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET46 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

S-Class S 430 275 hp · 4.3L V8 225/60R16 102V 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 · 225/60R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET46 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R16 102VRim 16x7.5 ET46 5x11229 psi
225/60R16 102VRim 16x7.5 ET51 5x11229 psi
225/55R17 101VRim 17x7.5 ET46 5x11229 psi
225/55R17 101VRim 17x7.5 ET51 5x11229 psi
245/45R18 102WRim 18x8 ET44 5x11229 psi
245/45R18 102WRim 18x9 ET44 5x11229 psi
245/45R18 102WRim 18x8.5 ET44 5x11229 psi
245/45R18 102WRim 18x9.5 ET46 5x11229 psi

How to read 102V: 102 is the load index (up to 1,874 lb / 850 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET46 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

S-Class S 500 302 hp · 5.0L V8 225/55R17 101W 8 fitments
Generation
W220 · 1999–2006
Power
302 hp
Engine
5.0L V8, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET46 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R17 101WRim 17x7.5 ET46 5x11229 psi
225/55R17 101WRim 17x7.5 ET51 5x11229 psi
245/45R18 102WRim 18x8 ET44 5x11229 psi
245/45R18 102WRim 18x9 ET46 5x11229 psi
245/45R18 102WRim 18x8.5 ET44 5x11229 psi
245/45R18 102WRim 18x9.5 ET46 5x11229 psi
245/45R18 102WRim 18x9.5 ET46 5x11229 psi
245/40R19 101YRim 19x8.5 ET40 5x11232 psi

How to read 101W: 101 is the load index (up to 1,819 lb / 825 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET46 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

S-Class S 600 493 hp · 5.5L V12 245/45R18 102W 6 fitments
Generation
W220 · 1999–2006
Power
493 hp
Engine
5.5L V12, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/45R18 Wheels 18x8 ET44 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/45R18 102WRim 18x8 ET44 5x11229 psi
245/45R18 102WRim 18x8.5 ET44 5x11229 psi
245/45R18 102WRim 18x9 ET46 5x11229 psi
245/45R18 102WRim 18x9.5 ET46 5x11229 psi
245/45R18 102WRim 18x9.5 ET46 5x11229 psi
255/40R19 102YRim 19x10 ET45 5x11232 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.

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.
Trims sold in 2003
10
Generation
W220
Other years
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