1989 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 1989 trim.

Tires for the 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

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

205/65R15 Best-rated standard on 6 trims · optional on 1 · Europe, USA

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225/55R16 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · optional on 7 · Europe, USA

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205/70R14 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · USA

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Also listed: 205/60R16 225/60R15 235/45R17 245/45R17 245/40R18 225/60R16

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Trims sold in 1989: 10
Generations: R129 107 sold in 2 market versions
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All years (1971–2020)

10 trims sold in 1989

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 SL-Class R129

1989–2001 Europe 3 trims

SL-Class 300 SL +2 variants 188 hp · I6 225/55R16 96V 5 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 300 SL - 24, 500 SL

Generation: R129 · 1989–2001
Market: Europe
Power: 188 hp
Engine: I6, Petrol
Center bore: 66.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x112
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 225/55R16 Wheels 16x8 ET34 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
225/55R16 96V	Rim 16x8 ET34 ~~5x112~~	29 psi
245/45R17 98V	Rim 17x8.5 ET34 ~~5x112~~	32 psi
235/45R17 96V	Rim 17x8.5 ET34 ~~5x112~~	32 psi
245/40R18 97V	Rim 18x8.5 ET25 ~~5x112~~	32 psi
245/40R18 97W	Rim 18x9.5 ET23 ~~5x112~~	32 psi

How to read 96V: 96 is the load index (up to 1,565 lb / 710 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET34 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 107

1971–1989 7 trims

Europe

6 trims

SL-Class 300 SL +1 variant 178 hp · 3.0L M 103.982 I6 205/65VR15 4 fitments

2 versions of this trim share these tires and wheels.

Generation: 107 · 1971–1989
Market: Europe
Power: 178 hp
Engine: 3.0L M 103.982 I6, Petrol
Center bore: 66.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x112
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 205/65R15 Wheels 15x7 ET25 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
205/65VR15	Rim 15x7 ET25 ~~5x112~~	–
205/60VR16	Rim 16x7 ET25 ~~5x112~~	–
225/60VR16	Rim 16x7 ET25 ~~5x112~~	–
225/55VR16	Rim 16x7.5 ET25 ~~5x112~~	–

SL-Class 420 SL +3 variants 201 hp · 4.2L M 116.964 V8 205/65VR15 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 500 SL

Generation: 107 · 1971–1989
Market: Europe
Power: 201 hp
Engine: 4.2L M 116.964 V8, Petrol
Center bore: 66.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x112
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 205/65R15 Wheels 15x7 ET25 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
205/65VR15	Rim 15x7 ET25 ~~5x112~~	–
225/60VR15	Rim 15x7 ET25 ~~5x112~~	–
205/60VR16	Rim 16x7 ET25 ~~5x112~~	–
225/55VR16	Rim 16x7.5 ET25 ~~5x112~~	–

USA

1 trim

SL-Class 560 SL 227 hp · 5.6L V8 205/70VR14 4 fitments

Generation: 107 · 1971–1989
Market: USA
Power: 227 hp
Engine: 5.6L V8, Petrol
Center bore: 66.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x112
Thread: M12 x 1.5

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

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
205/70VR14	Rim 14x6.5 ET30 ~~5x112~~	–
205/65VR15	Rim 15x7 ET25 ~~5x112~~	–
225/60VR15	Rim 15x7 ET25 ~~5x112~~	–
225/55VR16	Rim 16x7.5 ET25 ~~5x112~~	–

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.