Mercedes M-Class (W163) Wheel Lug Pattern and Fitment Guide
The Mercedes M-Class (W163) features a specific set of wheel lug patterns tailored to ensure proper fitment and safety. This model uses a 5-lug pattern with a pitch circle diameter (PCD) of 112 mm across its production years, which is critical to verify when selecting aftermarket or replacement wheels.\n\nOffset values (ET) typically range between 35 mm and 50 mm on Mercedes M-Class (W163) wheels. Correct offset is essential for maintaining the vehicle's suspension geometry and avoiding contact with brakes or fenders. The center bore diameter is 66.6 mm, accommodating hub-centric wheels that ensure proper alignment and reduce vibrations.\n\nRim sizes for the W163 model vary by production year and trim, commonly spanning from 16 to 18 inches in diameter. When choosing wheels, it is important to match rim size and offset to maintain original handling characteristics and aesthetic appeal.\n\nUse our year-sorted reference table to confirm the exact bolt pattern, offset, center bore, and rim size measurements for your Mercedes M-Class (W163), ensuring seamless wheel fitment and performance.
| Make / model / trim | Year | Tire | Rim width (in) | Rim diam. (in) | Bolt pattern | Offset ET | Bore DIA | Mounting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 230 | 2005 | 255/65R16 | 8 | 16 | 5×112 | 60 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 270 CDI | 2005 | 255/65R16 | 8 | 16 | 5×112 | 60 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 350 | 2005 | 275/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×112 | 48 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 350 4-matic | 2005 | 275/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×112 | 48 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 400 CDI | 2005 | 275/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×112 | 48 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 430 | 2005 | 275/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×112 | 48 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 500 | 2005 | 275/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×112 | 48 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 55 AMG | 2005 | 275/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×112 | 48 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 230 | 2004 | 255/65R16 | 8 | 16 | 5×112 | 60 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 270 CDI | 2004 | 255/65R16 | 8 | 16 | 5×112 | 60 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 350 | 2004 | 275/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×112 | 48 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 350 4-matic | 2004 | 275/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×112 | 48 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 400 CDI | 2004 | 275/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×112 | 48 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 430 | 2004 | 275/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×112 | 48 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 500 | 2004 | 275/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×112 | 48 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 55 AMG | 2004 | 275/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×112 | 48 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 230 | 2003 | 255/65R16 | 8 | 16 | 5×112 | 60 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 270 CDI | 2003 | 255/65R16 | 8 | 16 | 5×112 | 60 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 350 | 2003 | 275/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×112 | 48 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 350 4-matic | 2003 | 275/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×112 | 48 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 400 CDI | 2003 | 275/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×112 | 48 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 430 | 2003 | 275/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×112 | 48 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 500 | 2003 | 275/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×112 | 48 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 55 AMG | 2003 | 275/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×112 | 48 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 230 | 2002 | 255/65R16 | 8 | 16 | 5×112 | 60 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 270 CDI | 2002 | 255/65R16 | 8 | 16 | 5×112 | 60 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 320 | 2002 | 255/65R16 | 8 | 16 | 5×112 | 60 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 350 | 2002 | 275/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×112 | 48 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 400 CDI | 2002 | 275/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×112 | 48 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 430 | 2002 | 275/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×112 | 48 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 500 | 2002 | 275/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×112 | 48 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 55 AMG | 2002 | 275/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×112 | 48 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 230 | 2001 | 255/65R16 | 8 | 16 | 5×112 | 60 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 270 CDI | 2001 | 255/65R16 | 8 | 16 | 5×112 | 60 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 320 | 2001 | 255/65R16 | 8 | 16 | 5×112 | 60 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 400 CDI | 2001 | 275/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×112 | 48 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 430 | 2001 | 275/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×112 | 48 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 500 | 2001 | 275/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×112 | 48 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 55 AMG | 2001 | 275/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×112 | 48 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 230 | 2000 | 255/65R16 | 8 | 16 | 5×112 | 60 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 270 CDI | 2000 | 255/65R16 | 8 | 16 | 5×112 | 60 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 320 | 2000 | 255/65R16 | 8 | 16 | 5×112 | 60 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 430 | 2000 | 275/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×112 | 48 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 55 AMG | 2000 | 275/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×112 | 48 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 230 | 1999 | 255/65R16 | 8 | 16 | 5×112 | 60 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 270 CDI | 1999 | 255/65R16 | 8 | 16 | 5×112 | 60 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 320 | 1999 | 255/65R16 | 8 | 16 | 5×112 | 60 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 430 | 1999 | 275/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×112 | 48 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 230 | 1998 | 255/65R16 | 8 | 16 | 5×112 | 60 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 320 | 1998 | 255/65R16 | 8 | 16 | 5×112 | 60 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
| Mercedes M-Class (W163) ML 430 | 1998 | 275/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×112 | 48 | 66.6 | M14*1,5 |
FAQ
- What is the lug pattern for the Mercedes M-Class (W163)?
- The Mercedes M-Class (W163) uses a 5-lug pattern with a 112 mm pitch circle diameter (5×112 PCD).
- What is the center bore size for Mercedes M-Class (W163) wheels?
- The center bore diameter for Mercedes M-Class (W163) wheels is 66.6 mm.
- What offset should wheels for the M-Class (W163) have?
- Wheels for the Mercedes M-Class (W163) typically have an offset between 35 mm and 50 mm to ensure proper fitment.
Tire size calculatorShow
Compare two tire sizes — diameter, speedometer error, and clearance change.
| Size 1 | Size 2 | Diff | Diff(%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0" | 25.4" | 0.5" | 1.89% |
| Width | 7.7" | 8.5" | 0.8" | 10.26% |
| Circumference | 78.4" | 79.9" | 1.5" | 1.86% |
| Profile height | 5.0" | 4.2" | -0.7" | -15.08% |
| Turnover per mile | 807 | 793 | 14 | -1.73% |
| Clearance | - | - | +0.2" | - |






Speedometer Error
(First wheel OEM size)
| Reading | 20 mph | 30 mph | 40 mph | 50 mph | 60 mph | 70 mph | 80 mph | 90 mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actual | 20.4 | 30.5 | 40.7 | 50.9 | 61.1 | 71.2 | 81.4 | 91.6 |
