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2005 Mercedes-Benz V-Class tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 2005 trim.

Tires for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz V-Class

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

  1. 225/55R17 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 3
    Check price on Amazon · 225/55R17
  2. 205/65R16 Best-rated standard on 2 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 205/65R16
  3. 225/60R16 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 2
    Check price on Amazon · 225/60R16

Also listed: 225/50R18 245/45R18 245/50R17

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Trims sold in 2005
5
Generation
W639

5 trims sold in 2005

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Mercedes-Benz V-Class W639

2004–2009 5 trims
V-Class V 200 CDI 107 hp · I4 · Diesel 205/65R16 101R 3 fitments
Generation
W639 · 2004–2009
Power
107 hp
Engine
I4, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/65R16 Wheels 16x6 ET54 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/65R16 101RRim 16x6 ET54 5x11236 psi
225/60R16 101SRim 16x6.5 ET60 5x11236 psi
225/55R17 101SRim 17x7 ET56 5x11236 psi

How to read 101R: 101 is the load index (up to 1,819 lb / 825 kg per tire) and R the speed rating (up to 106 mph / 170 km/h). ET54 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

V-Class V 220 CDI 148 hp · I4 · Diesel 205/65R16 101S 3 fitments
Generation
W639 · 2004–2009
Power
148 hp
Engine
I4, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/65R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET60 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/65R16 101SRim 16x6.5 ET60 5x11236 psi
225/60R16 101TRim 16x6.5 ET60 5x11236 psi
225/55R17 101TRim 17x7 ET56 5x11233 psi

How to read 101S: 101 is the load index (up to 1,819 lb / 825 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET60 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

V-Class V 300 188 hp · V6 225/60R16 101T 3 fitments
Generation
W639 · 2004–2009
Power
188 hp
Engine
V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET60 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R16 101TRim 16x6.5 ET60 5x11236 psi
225/55R17 101HRim 17x7 ET60 5x11236 psi
225/50R18 101HRim 18x7.5 ET52 5x11233 psi

How to read 101T: 101 is the load index (up to 1,819 lb / 825 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 km/h). ET60 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

V-Class V 320 215 hp · V6 225/55R17 101V 3 fitments
Generation
W639 · 2004–2009
Power
215 hp
Engine
V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R17 Wheels 17x7 ET60 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R17 101VRim 17x7 ET60 5x11236 psi
225/50R18 101VRim 18x7.5 ET56 5x11233 psi
245/45R18 101WRim 18x8 ET51 5x11233 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). ET60 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

V-Class V 370 228 hp · V6 225/55R17 101V 3 fitments
Generation
W639 · 2004–2009
Power
228 hp
Engine
V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R17 Wheels 17x7 ET60 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R17 101VRim 17x7 ET60 5x11236 psi
245/50R17 101WRim 17x7.5 ET56 5x11233 psi
245/45R18 101WRim 18x8 ET51 5x11233 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). ET60 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.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 2005
5
Generation
W639
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