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2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 2009 trim.

Tires for the 2009 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 14 trims · optional on 1 · Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 235/55R17
  2. 255/45R18 front + 275/45R18 rear Best-rated standard on 3 trims · USA, Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 255/45R18 front Check price on Amazon · 275/45R18 rear
  3. 255/45R18 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 17 · Europe, USA
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Also listed: 255/40R19 255/35R20 255/40R19 + 275/40R19 255/35R20 + 275/35R20

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Trims sold in 2009
18
Generation
W221 sold in 2 market versions

18 trims sold in 2009

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 W221

2006–2013 18 trims

Europe

16 trims
S-Class S 280 228 hp · V6 255/45R18 99W / 275/45R18 100W 5 fitments
Generation
W221 · 2006–2013
Market
Europe
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
Market
Europe
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
Market
Europe
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
Market
Europe
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 350 CDI 232 hp · V6 · Diesel 235/55R17 101V 7 fitments
Generation
W221 · 2006–2013
Market
Europe
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
255/35R20 99WRim 20x9.5 ET43 5x11239 psi
255/35R20 99WRim 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 350 CDI 4MATIC 232 hp · V6 · Diesel 235/55R17 101V 4 fitments
Generation
W221 · 2006–2013
Market
Europe
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
255/35R20 99WRim 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 400 295 hp · 3.5L V6 · Hybrid 235/55R17 101W 7 fitments
Generation
W221 · 2006–2013
Market
Europe
Power
295 hp
Engine
3.5L V6, Hybrid
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 99WRim 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 420 CDI 315 hp · V8 · Diesel 235/55R17 101V 7 fitments
Generation
W221 · 2006–2013
Market
Europe
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
Market
Europe
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
Market
Europe
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 450 CDI 315 hp · V8 · Diesel 235/55R17 101V 7 fitments
Generation
W221 · 2006–2013
Market
Europe
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 99WRim 20x9.5 ET43 5x11239 psi
255/35R20Rim 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 500 382 hp · 5.5L V8 235/55R17 101W 7 fitments
Generation
W221 · 2006–2013
Market
Europe
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
Market
Europe
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
Market
Europe
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.

USA

2 trims
S-Class S 550 382 hp · 5.5L M273 V8 255/45R18 99V / 275/45R18 103V 5 fitments
Generation
W221 · 2006–2013
Market
USA
Power
382 hp
Engine
5.5L M273 V8, 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 99VRim 18x8.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
Rear275/45R18 103VRim 18x9.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
Front255/40R19 96YRim 19x8.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
Rear275/40R19 106YRim 19x9.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
Front255/35R20 97YRim 20x8.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
Rear275/35R20 102YRim 20x9.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/45R18 99VRim 18x8.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/45R18 99HRim 18x8.5 ET43 5x11235 psi

How to read 99V: 99 is the load index (up to 1,709 lb / 775 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 600 510 hp · 5.5L M275 V8 255/45R18 99V / 275/45R18 103V 5 fitments
Generation
W221 · 2006–2013
Market
USA
Power
510 hp
Engine
5.5L M275 V8, 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 99VRim 18x8.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
Rear275/45R18 103VRim 18x9.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
Front255/40R19 96YRim 19x8.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
Rear275/40R19 101YRim 19x9.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
Front255/35R20 97YRim 20x8.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
Rear275/35R20 102YRim 20x9.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
Front255/35R20 97YRim 20x9 ET40 5x11238 psi
Rear275/35R20 102YRim 20x10 ET40 5x11238 psi
255/45R18 99HRim 18x8.5 ET43 5x11235 psi

How to read 99V: 99 is the load index (up to 1,709 lb / 775 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.

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 2009
18
Generation
W221 sold in 2 market versions
Other years
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