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2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 2006 trim.

Tires for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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

  1. 235/55R17 Best-rated standard on 10 trims · optional on 1
    Check price on Amazon · 235/55R17
  2. 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
  3. 255/45R18 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 11
    Check price on Amazon · 255/45R18

Also listed: 255/45R18 + 275/45R18 255/40R19 255/35R20 225/55R17 245/45R18 245/45R18 + 275/40R18 245/40R19 255/40R19 + 275/40R19

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Trims sold in 2006
14
Generations
W221W220

14 trims sold in 2006

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 W221

2006–2013 12 trims
S-Class S 280 228 hp · V6 255/45R18 99W / 275/45R18 100W 5 fitments
Generation
W221 · 2006–2013
Power
228 hp
Engine
V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 255/45R18 Check price on Amazon · 275/45R18 Wheels 18x8.5 ET43 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front255/45R18 99WRim 18x8.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
Rear275/45R18 100WRim 18x9.5 ET43 5x11238 psi
Front255/40R19 100WRim 19x8.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
Rear275/40R19 101WRim 19x9.5 ET43 5x11238 psi
235/55R17 101VRim 17x8 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/45R18 99WRim 18x8.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/40R19 100WRim 19x8.5 ET43 5x11235 psi

How to read 99W: 99 is the load index (up to 1,709 lb / 775 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET43 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 300 228 hp · 3.0L V6 235/55R17 101V 5 fitments
Generation
W221 · 2006–2013
Power
228 hp
Engine
3.0L V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/55R17 Wheels 17x8 ET43 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/55R17 101VRim 17x8 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/45R18 99WRim 18x8.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/45R18 99WRim 18x9.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/40R19 100WRim 19x8.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/40R19 100WRim 19x9.5 ET43 5x11235 psi

How to read 101V: 101 is the load index (up to 1,819 lb / 825 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET43 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

S-Class S 320 CDI +1 variant 232 hp · V6 · Diesel 235/55R17 101V 5 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: S 350

Generation
W221 · 2006–2013
Power
232 hp
Engine
V6, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/55R17 Wheels 17x8 ET43 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/55R17 101VRim 17x8 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/45R18 99WRim 18x8.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/45R18 99WRim 18x9.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/40R19 100WRim 19x9.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/40R19 100WRim 19x8.5 ET43 5x11235 psi

How to read 101V: 101 is the load index (up to 1,819 lb / 825 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET43 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

S-Class S 320 CDI 4MATIC +1 variant 232 hp · V6 · Diesel 235/55R17 101V 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: S 350 4MATIC

Generation
W221 · 2006–2013
Power
232 hp
Engine
V6, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/55R17 Wheels 17x8 ET43 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/55R17 101VRim 17x8 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/45R18 99WRim 18x8.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/40R19 100WRim 19x8.5 ET43 5x11235 psi

How to read 101V: 101 is the load index (up to 1,819 lb / 825 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET43 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

S-Class S 420 CDI 315 hp · V8 · Diesel 235/55R17 101V 7 fitments
Generation
W221 · 2006–2013
Power
315 hp
Engine
V8, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/55R17 Wheels 17x8 ET43 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/55R17 101VRim 17x8 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/45R18 99WRim 18x8.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/45R18 99WRim 18x9.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/40R19 100WRim 19x9.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/40R19 100WRim 19x8.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/35R20 99YRim 20x9.5 ET43 5x11239 psi
255/35R20 99YRim 20x8.5 ET43 5x11239 psi

How to read 101V: 101 is the load index (up to 1,819 lb / 825 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET43 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

S-Class S 450 335 hp · 4.7L V8 235/55R17 101W 7 fitments
Generation
W221 · 2006–2013
Power
335 hp
Engine
4.7L V8, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/55R17 Wheels 17x8 ET43 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/55R17 101WRim 17x8 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/45R18 99WRim 18x8.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/45R18 99WRim 18x9.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/40R19 100WRim 19x9.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/40R19 100WRim 19x8.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/35R20 99YRim 20x9.5 ET43 5x11239 psi
255/35R20 99YRim 20x8.5 ET43 5x11235 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). ET43 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

S-Class S 450 4MATIC 335 hp · 4.7L V8 235/55R17 101W 4 fitments
Generation
W221 · 2006–2013
Power
335 hp
Engine
4.7L V8, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/55R17 Wheels 17x8 ET43 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/55R17 101WRim 17x8 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/45R18 99WRim 18x8.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/40R19 100WRim 19x8.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/35R20 99YRim 20x8.5 ET43 5x11235 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). ET43 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

S-Class S 500 382 hp · 5.5L V8 235/55R17 101W 7 fitments
Generation
W221 · 2006–2013
Power
382 hp
Engine
5.5L V8, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/55R17 Wheels 17x8 ET43 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/55R17 101WRim 17x8 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/45R18 99WRim 18x8.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/45R18 99WRim 18x9.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/40R19 100WRim 19x9.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/40R19 100WRim 19x8.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/35R20 99YRim 20x9.5 ET43 5x11239 psi
255/35R20 99YRim 20x8.5 ET43 5x11239 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). ET43 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

S-Class S 500 4MATIC 382 hp · 5.5L V8 235/55R17 101W 4 fitments
Generation
W221 · 2006–2013
Power
382 hp
Engine
5.5L V8, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/55R17 Wheels 17x8 ET43 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/55R17 101WRim 17x8 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/45R18 99WRim 18x8.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/40R19 100WRim 19x8.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/35R20 99YRim 20x8.5 ET43 5x11239 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). ET43 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

S-Class S 600 510 hp · 5.5L V12 255/45R18 99W 6 fitments
Generation
W221 · 2006–2013
Power
510 hp
Engine
5.5L V12, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 255/45R18 Wheels 18x8.5 ET43 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
255/45R18 99WRim 18x8.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/45R18 99WRim 18x9.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/40R19 100WRim 19x9.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/40R19 100WRim 19x8.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/35R20 99YRim 20x9.5 ET43 5x11239 psi
255/35R20 99YRim 20x8.5 ET43 5x11239 psi

How to read 99W: 99 is the load index (up to 1,709 lb / 775 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET43 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W220

1999–2006 2 trims
S-Class S 430 4Matic +1 variant 275 hp · 4.3L V8 245/45R18 102W / 265/40R18 104W 8 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: S 500 4Matic

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 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
Front245/45R18 102WRim 18x8.5 ET44 5x11229 psi
Rear275/40R18 106WRim 18x9.5 ET46 5x11232 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 18x8.5 ET44 5x11229 psi
245/40R19 101YRim 19x8.5 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.

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 2006
14
Generations
W221W220
Other years
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