1973 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 1973 trim.

Tires for the 1973 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

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

205/70R14 Best-rated standard on 7 trims · Europe, USA

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205/65R15 Best-rated optional on 7 trims · Europe, USA

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225/60R15 Best-rated optional on 7 trims · Europe, USA

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Sold in 2 market versions. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure. Trims with the same tires and wheels share a row.

1971–1989 7 trims

4 trims

SL-Class 350 SL +3 variants 197 hp · 3.5L M 116.982 V8 205/70VR14 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 350 SLC, 450 SL, 450 SLC

Check price on Amazon · 205/70R14 Wheels 14x6.5 ET30 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon

3 trims

SL-Class 350 SL +2 variants 192 hp · 4.5L V8 205/70VR14 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 450 SL, 450 SLC

Check price on Amazon · 205/70R14 Wheels 14x6.5 ET30 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon

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.
Thread size: Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.