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2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 2013 trim.

Tires for the 2013 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 9 trims · optional on 1 · Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 235/55R17
  2. 255/45R18 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · optional on 12 · Europe, USA
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  3. 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

Also listed: 245/55R17 245/50R18 255/40R19 255/35R20 245/45R19 255/40R19 + 275/40R19 245/40R20 255/35R20 + 275/35R20

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Trims sold in 2013
18
Generations
W222W221 sold in 2 market versions

18 trims sold in 2013

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 W222

2013–2020 Europe 3 trims
S-Class S 350 BlueTEC 255 hp · 3.0L V6 · Diesel 245/55R17 102W 9 fitments
Generation
W222 · 2013–2020
Market
Europe
Power
255 hp
Engine
3.0L V6, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/55R17 Wheels 17x8 ET41 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/55R17 102WRim 17x8 ET41 5x11235 psi
245/50R18 100WRim 18x8 ET41 5x11238 psi
245/50R18 100WRim 18x9.5 ET43.5 5x11238 psi
245/45R19 102YRim 19x9.5 ET43.5 5x11238 psi
245/45R19 102VRim 19x8.5 ET36 5x11238 psi
245/45R19 102VRim 19x8.5 ET38 5x11238 psi
245/45R19 102WRim 19x9.5 ET38 5x11238 psi
245/40R20 99YRim 20x9.5 ET43.5 5x11238 psi
245/40R20 99YRim 20x9.5 ET38 5x11238 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). ET41 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 400 329 hp · 3.5L V6 · Hybrid 245/55R17 102W 9 fitments
Generation
W222 · 2013–2020
Market
Europe
Power
329 hp
Engine
3.5L V6, Hybrid
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/55R17 Wheels 17x8 ET41 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/55R17 102WRim 17x8 ET41 5x11235 psi
245/50R18 100WRim 18x8 ET41 5x11238 psi
245/50R18 100WRim 18x9.5 ET43.5 5x11238 psi
245/45R19 102YRim 19x9.5 ET43.5 5x11238 psi
245/45R19 102VRim 19x8.5 ET36 5x11238 psi
245/45R19 102VRim 19x8.5 ET38 5x11238 psi
245/45R19 102YRim 19x9.5 ET38 5x11238 psi
245/40R20 99YRim 20x9.5 ET43.5 5x11238 psi
245/40R20 99YRim 20x9.5 ET38 5x11238 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). ET41 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

S-Class S 500 449 hp · 4.7L V8 245/50R18 102W 9 fitments
Generation
W222 · 2013–2020
Market
Europe
Power
449 hp
Engine
4.7L V8, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/50R18 Wheels 18x8 ET41 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/50R18 102WRim 18x8 ET41 5x11238 psi
245/50R18 100WRim 18x9.5 ET43.5 5x11238 psi
245/45R19 102YRim 19x9.5 ET43.5 5x11238 psi
245/45R19 102VRim 19x8.5 ET36 5x11238 psi
245/45R19 102VRim 19x8.5 ET38 5x11238 psi
245/45R19 102YRim 19x9.5 ET38 5x11238 psi
245/40R20 99YRim 20x9.5 ET43.5 5x11238 psi
245/40R20 99WRim 20x9.5 ET38 5x11238 psi
245/40R20 99YRim 20x9.5 ET44 5x11238 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). ET41 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W221

2006–2013 15 trims

Europe

11 trims
S-Class S 250 CDI 201 hp · I4 · Diesel 255/45R18 99W / 275/45R18 100W 7 fitments
Generation
W221 · 2006–2013
Market
Europe
Power
201 hp
Engine
I4, Diesel
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
Front255/35R20 99WRim 20x8.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
Rear275/35R20 100WRim 20x9.5 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
255/35R20 99WRim 20x8.5 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.

S-Class S 280 228 hp · V6 235/55R17 101V 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 · 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 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 350 +1 variant 302 hp · 3.5L V6 235/55R17 101V 7 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: S 350 BlueTEC

Generation
W221 · 2006–2013
Market
Europe
Power
302 hp
Engine
3.5L V6, 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 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 4MATIC 302 hp · 3.5L V6 235/55R17 101V 4 fitments
Generation
W221 · 2006–2013
Market
Europe
Power
302 hp
Engine
3.5L V6, 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 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 +1 variant 295 hp · 3.5L V6 · Hybrid 235/55R17 101W 7 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: S 450

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 500 429 hp · 4.7L V8 235/55R17 101W 7 fitments
Generation
W221 · 2006–2013
Market
Europe
Power
429 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 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 429 hp · 4.7L V8 235/55R17 101W 4 fitments
Generation
W221 · 2006–2013
Market
Europe
Power
429 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 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

4 trims
S-Class S 350 BlueTEC +1 variant 240 hp · 3.0L OM642 V6 · Diesel 255/45R18 99V / 275/45R18 103V 5 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: S 400

Generation
W221 · 2006–2013
Market
USA
Power
240 hp
Engine
3.0L OM642 V6, Diesel
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
255/45R18 99HRim 18x8.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/45R18 99VRim 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 550 429 hp · 4.7L M278 V8 255/45R18 99V 5 fitments
Generation
W221 · 2006–2013
Market
USA
Power
429 hp
Engine
4.7L M278 V8, 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 99VRim 18x8.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/45R18 99VRim 18x9.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/45R18 99HRim 18x8.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/40R19 96YRim 19x9.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/35R20 97YRim 20x9.5 ET43 5x11238 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 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 Wheels 18x9.5 ET43 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
255/45R18 99VRim 18x9.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/40R19 96YRim 19x9.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/45R18 99HRim 18x8.5 ET43 5x11235 psi
255/35R20 97YRim 20x9.5 ET43 5x11238 psi
255/35R20 97YRim 20x10 ET40 5x11238 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 2013
18
Generations
W222W221 sold in 2 market versions
Other years
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