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1987 Mercedes-Benz W124 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 1987 trim.

Tires for the 1987 Mercedes-Benz W124

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

  1. 195/65R15 Best-rated standard on 12 trims · optional on 2
    Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15
  2. 185/65R15 Best-rated standard on 2 trims
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  3. 205/60R15 Best-rated optional on 10 trims
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Also listed: 215/55R16 215/50R17 225/45R17 195/65R16

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Trims sold in 1987
14
Generation
Br124

14 trims sold in 1987

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 W124 Br124

1984–1996 14 trims
W124 200 107 hp · M 102 V 20 I4 185/65R15 87H 9 fitments
Generation
Br124 · 1984–1996
Power
107 hp
Engine
M 102 V 20 I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET49 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/65R15 87HRim 15x6 ET49 5x11232 psi
185/65R15 87TRim 15x6 ET49 5x11232 psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6.5 ET49 5x11232 psi
195/65R15 91TRim 15x6.5 ET49 5x11232 psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6.5 ET44 5x11232 psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6.5 ET48 5x11232 psi
205/60R15 91HRim 15x7 ET41 5x11232 psi
205/60R15 91TRim 15x7 ET42 5x11232 psi
215/55R16 91HRim 16x7 ET46 5x11232 psi

How to read 87H: 87 is the load index (up to 1,202 lb / 545 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET49 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

W124 200 D 71 hp · OM 601 D 20 I4 · Diesel 185/65R15 87H 9 fitments
Generation
Br124 · 1984–1996
Power
71 hp
Engine
OM 601 D 20 I4, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET49 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/65R15 87HRim 15x6 ET49 5x11232 psi
185/65R15 87TRim 15x6 ET49 5x11232 psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6.5 ET49 5x11232 psi
195/65R15 91TRim 15x6.5 ET49 5x11232 psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6.5 ET44 5x11232 psi
205/60R15 91HRim 15x7 ET41 5x11232 psi
205/60R15 91TRim 15x7 ET42 5x11232 psi
195/65R16 91HRim 16x6.5 ET48 5x11232 psi
215/55R16 91HRim 16x7 ET46 5x11232 psi

How to read 87H: 87 is the load index (up to 1,202 lb / 545 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET49 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

W124 230 E 130 hp · M 102 E 23 I4 195/65R15 91H 9 fitments
Generation
Br124 · 1984–1996
Power
130 hp
Engine
M 102 E 23 I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET49 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6.5 ET49 5x11229 psi
195/65R15 91TRim 15x6.5 ET49 5x11229 psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6.5 ET48 5x11229 psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6.5 ET44 5x11229 psi
205/60R15 91HRim 15x7 ET41 5x11229 psi
205/60R15 91HRim 15x7 ET42 5x11229 psi
215/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET46 5x11229 psi
215/50R17 91VRim 17x7 ET46 5x11232 psi
225/45R17 91VRim 17x7.5 ET42 5x11232 psi

How to read 91H: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET49 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

W124 250 D 89 hp · OM 602 D 25 I5 · Diesel 195/65R15 91H 9 fitments
Generation
Br124 · 1984–1996
Power
89 hp
Engine
OM 602 D 25 I5, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET49 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6.5 ET49 5x11232 psi
195/65R15 91TRim 15x6.5 ET49 5x11232 psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6.5 ET48 5x11232 psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6.5 ET44 5x11232 psi
205/60R15 91HRim 15x7 ET41 5x11232 psi
205/60R15 91TRim 15x7 ET42 5x11232 psi
215/55R16 91HRim 16x7 ET46 5x11232 psi
215/50R17 91VRim 17x7 ET46 5x11235 psi
225/45R17 91VRim 17x7.5 ET42 5x11235 psi

How to read 91H: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET49 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

W124 260 E 158 hp · 2.6L M 103.940 I6 195/65R15 91V 9 fitments
Generation
Br124 · 1984–1996
Power
158 hp
Engine
2.6L M 103.940 I6, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET49 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 91VRim 15x6.5 ET49 5x11232 psi
195/65R15 91TRim 15x6.5 ET49 5x11232 psi
195/65R15 91VRim 15x6.5 ET48 5x11232 psi
195/65R15 91VRim 15x6.5 ET44 5x11232 psi
205/60R15 91VRim 15x7 ET41 5x11232 psi
205/60R15 91HRim 15x7 ET42 5x11232 psi
215/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET46 5x11232 psi
215/50R17 91VRim 17x7 ET46 5x11235 psi
225/45R17 91VRim 17x7.5 ET42 5x11235 psi

How to read 91V: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET49 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

W124 260 E 4MATIC +2 variants 164 hp · M 103 E 26 I6 195/65R15 91V 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 300 D 4MATIC, 300 TD 4MATIC

Generation
Br124 · 1984–1996
Power
164 hp
Engine
M 103 E 26 I6, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET49 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 91VRim 15x6.5 ET49 5x11235 psi
195/65R15 91TRim 15x6.5 ET49 5x11235 psi
195/65R15 91VRim 15x6.5 ET48 5x11235 psi
195/65R15 91VRim 15x6.5 ET44 5x11235 psi

How to read 91V: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET49 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

W124 300 CE +2 variants 177 hp · 3.0L M 103.983 I6 195/65R15 91H 9 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 300 E, 300 TE

Generation
Br124 · 1984–1996
Power
177 hp
Engine
3.0L M 103.983 I6, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET49 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6.5 ET49 5x11232 psi
195/65R15 91VRim 15x6.5 ET49 5x11232 psi
195/65R15 91VRim 15x6.5 ET48 5x11232 psi
195/65R15 91VRim 15x6.5 ET44 5x11232 psi
205/60R15 91VRim 15x7 ET41 5x11232 psi
205/60R15 91HRim 15x7 ET42 5x11232 psi
215/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET46 5x11232 psi
215/50R17 91VRim 17x7 ET46 5x11233 psi
225/45R17 91VRim 17x7.5 ET42 5x11233 psi

How to read 91H: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET49 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

W124 300 D 107 hp · OM 603 D 30 I6 · Diesel 195/65R15 91T 9 fitments
Generation
Br124 · 1984–1996
Power
107 hp
Engine
OM 603 D 30 I6, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET49 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 91TRim 15x6.5 ET49 5x11232 psi
195/65R15 91VRim 15x6.5 ET49 5x11232 psi
195/65R15 91VRim 15x6.5 ET48 5x11232 psi
195/65R15 91VRim 15x6.5 ET44 5x11232 psi
205/60R15 91VRim 15x7 ET41 5x11232 psi
205/60R15 91HRim 15x7 ET42 5x11232 psi
215/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET46 5x11232 psi
215/50R17 91VRim 17x7 ET46 5x11233 psi
225/45R17 91VRim 17x7.5 ET42 5x11233 psi

How to read 91T: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 km/h). ET49 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

W124 300 E 4MATIC 177 hp · 3.0L M 103.983 I6 195/65R15 91H 4 fitments
Generation
Br124 · 1984–1996
Power
177 hp
Engine
3.0L M 103.983 I6, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET49 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6.5 ET49 5x11235 psi
195/65R15 91VRim 15x6.5 ET49 5x11235 psi
195/65R15 91VRim 15x6.5 ET48 5x11235 psi
195/65R15 91VRim 15x6.5 ET44 5x11235 psi

How to read 91H: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET49 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

W124 300 TD 141 hp · 3.0L OM 603 D 30 A I6 · Diesel 195/65R15 91H 9 fitments
Generation
Br124 · 1984–1996
Power
141 hp
Engine
3.0L OM 603 D 30 A I6, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET49 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6.5 ET49 5x11232 psi
195/65R15 91VRim 15x6.5 ET49 5x11232 psi
195/65R15 91VRim 15x6.5 ET48 5x11232 psi
195/65R15 91VRim 15x6.5 ET44 5x11232 psi
205/60R15 91VRim 15x7 ET41 5x11232 psi
205/60R15 91HRim 15x7 ET42 5x11232 psi
215/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET46 5x11232 psi
215/50R17 91VRim 17x7 ET46 5x11235 psi
225/45R17 91VRim 17x7.5 ET42 5x11235 psi

How to read 91H: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET49 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 1987
14
Generation
Br124
Other years
All years (1984–1996)

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