What is the standard wheel lug pattern for the Mercedes S-Class (W140)?

The Mercedes S-Class (W140) typically uses a 5×112 mm wheel lug pattern.

What center bore size is required for wheels on the W140?

The standard center bore for the W140 is approximately 66.6 mm to ensure proper wheel hub fitment.

What offset (ET) range is common for W140 wheels?

Offset values for the W140 usually range between ET35 and ET42 depending on the specific model year and wheel design.

Mercedes S-Class (W140) Wheel Lug Pattern & Offset Reference

The Mercedes S-Class (W140), produced from 1991 to 1998, features specific wheel lug patterns and offset dimensions essential for proper wheel fitment. Most factory wheels use a 5×112 mm lug pattern, ensuring secure mounting with a center bore around 66.6 mm.\n\nOffset (ET) values for the W140 typically range between ET35 and ET42, depending on the model year and trim, providing the right balance between wheel positioning and suspension geometry. Rim sizes vary from 15 to 16 inches stock, with many aftermarket options available that require adherence to original lug patterns and center bore specifications.\n\nAccurate knowledge of the Mercedes wheel lug pattern, center bore, and offset ET is vital for selecting compatible aftermarket wheels or replacements. This ensures safe driving dynamics and prevents potential damage to the wheel hub or brakes.\n\nOur detailed catalog provides year-sorted references for all these critical parameters, helping Mercedes S-Class (W140) owners find wheels that perfectly match their vehicle's factory specifications or desired upgrades.

Year

Make / model / trim	Year	Tire	Rim width (in)	Rim diam. (in)	Bolt pattern	Offset ET	Bore DIA	Mounting
Mercedes S-Class (W140) 300 SE 2.8	1998	225/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) 300 SE,SEL/S320	1998	225/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) 400 SE,SEL/S420	1998	225/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) 500 SE,SEL	1998	235/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) S 280	1998	225/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) S 300 Turbo-D	1998	225/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) S 350 Turbo-D	1998	225/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) S 420	1998	235/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) S 500	1998	235/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) S 600	1998	235/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) 300 SE 2.8	1997	225/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) 300 SE,SEL/S320	1997	225/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) 400 SE,SEL/S420	1997	225/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) 500 SE,SEL	1997	235/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) S 280	1997	225/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) S 300 Turbo-D	1997	225/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) S 350 Turbo-D	1997	225/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) S 420	1997	235/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) S 500	1997	235/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) S 600	1997	235/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) 300 SE 2.8	1996	225/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) 300 SE,SEL/S320	1996	225/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) 400 SE,SEL/S420	1996	225/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) 500 SE,SEL	1996	235/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) S 280	1996	225/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) S 300 Turbo-D	1996	225/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) S 350 Turbo-D	1996	225/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) S 420	1996	235/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) S 500	1996	235/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) S 600	1996	235/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) 300 SE 2.8	1995	225/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) 300 SE,SEL/S320	1995	225/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) 400 SE,SEL/S420	1995	225/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) 500 SE,SEL	1995	235/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) S 280	1995	225/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) S 350 Turbo-D	1995	225/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) S 420	1995	235/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) S 500	1995	235/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) S 600	1995	235/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) 300 SE 2.8	1994	225/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) 300 SE,SEL/S320	1994	225/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) 400 SE,SEL/S420	1994	225/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) 500 SE,SEL	1994	235/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) S 280	1994	225/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) S 350 Turbo-D	1994	225/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) S 420	1994	235/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) S 500	1994	235/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) S 600	1994	235/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) 300 SE 2.8	1993	225/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) 300 SE,SEL/S320	1993	225/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) 400 SE,SEL/S420	1993	225/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) 500 SE,SEL	1993	235/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) S 280	1993	225/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) S 350 Turbo-D	1993	225/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) S 420	1993	235/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) S 500	1993	235/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) S 600	1993	235/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) 300 SE,SEL/S320	1992	225/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) 400 SE,SEL/S420	1992	225/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) 500 SE,SEL	1992	235/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) 600 SE,SEL	1992	235/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) 300 SE,SEL/S320	1991	225/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) 400 SE,SEL/S420	1991	225/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) 500 SE,SEL	1991	235/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5
Mercedes S-Class (W140) 600 SE,SEL	1991	235/60R16	7.5	16	5×112	46	66.6	M14*1,5

FAQ

What is the standard wheel lug pattern for the Mercedes S-Class (W140)?: The Mercedes S-Class (W140) typically uses a 5×112 mm wheel lug pattern.
What center bore size is required for wheels on the W140?: The standard center bore for the W140 is approximately 66.6 mm to ensure proper wheel hub fitment.
What offset (ET) range is common for W140 wheels?: Offset values for the W140 usually range between ET35 and ET42 depending on the specific model year and wheel design.

Tire size calculatorShow

Compare two tire sizes — diameter, speedometer error, and clearance change.

WidthHeightRadius

inch

	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"	-

25.0"

7.7"

25.5"

8.5"

15"

5.0"

17"

4.2"

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