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1979 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Wheel fitment guide Find out what wheels and tires fit 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Please select the 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vehicle modifications below and check tables to get wheel size, tire size, bolt pattern (PCD), rim offset and other wheel fitment parameters. All vehicle modifications are grouped by generation. If necessary, you can filter them by sales distribution region.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W126 [1979 .. 1991]

Generation

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Europe EUDM

Coupe, 2d (C126)

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W126 (W126) Saloon

Saloon (W126)

1979 Mercedes-Benz S-Class W126 [1979 .. 1991] - Modifications

Petrol:

280 S I6 154hp 280 SE I6 182hp 280 SEL I6 182hp 380 SE V8 215hp 380 SEL V8 215hp 500 SE V8 237hp 500 SEL V8 237hp

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W126 [1979 .. 1991] 280 S

154 hp

Generation: W126 [1979 .. 1991] [EUDM]
Production: [1979 .. 1985]
Sales regions: Europe
Power: 154 hp | 115 kW | 156 PS
Engine: 2.8 L, , Petrol

Center Bore / Hub Bore:
Bolt Pattern (PCD):
Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
Thread Size:
Wheel Tightening Torque:
unknown

Tire	Rim	Offset Range mm	Backspacing mm inches	Tire Weight kg lb	bar psi
OE 195/70R14 91H	6Jx14 ET30	28 - 32	119 4.69	10.3 22.8	2.0 2.2 29 32	OE
205/70R14 98H	6.5Jx14 ET30		125 4.92	11.2 24.7	2.0 2.2 29 32
205/65R15 94V	7Jx15 ET25		127 5.00	10.9 24.1	2.0 2.2 29 32
225/60R15 98V	7Jx15 ET25		127 5.00	11.6 25.5	2.2 2.4 32 35

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W126 [1979 .. 1991] 280 SE

182 hp

Generation: W126 [1979 .. 1991] [EUDM]
Production: [1979 .. 1985]
Sales regions: Europe
Power: 182 hp | 136 kW | 185 PS
Engine: 2.8 L, , Petrol

Center Bore / Hub Bore:
Bolt Pattern (PCD):
Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
Thread Size:
Wheel Tightening Torque:
unknown

Tire	Offset Range mm	Backspacing mm inches	Tire Weight kg lb	bar psi
OE 91H	28 - 32	119 4.69	10.3 22.8	2.0 2.2 29 32	OE
98H		125 4.92	11.2 24.7	2.0 2.2 29 32
94V		127 5.00	10.9 24.1	2.0 2.2 29 32
98V		127 5.00	11.6 25.5	2.2 2.4 32 35

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W126 [1979 .. 1991] 280 SEL

182 hp

Generation: W126 [1979 .. 1991] [EUDM]
Production: [1979 .. 1985]
Sales regions: Europe
Power: 182 hp | 136 kW | 185 PS
Engine: 2.8 L, , Petrol

Center Bore / Hub Bore:
Bolt Pattern (PCD):
Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
Thread Size:
Wheel Tightening Torque:
unknown

Tire	Offset Range mm	Backspacing mm inches	Tire Weight kg lb	bar psi
OE 91H	28 - 32	119 4.69	10.3 22.8	2.0 2.2 29 32	OE
96H		125 4.92	11.2 24.7	2.0 2.2 29 32
94V		127 5.00	10.9 24.1	2.0 2.2 29 32
98V		127 5.00	11.6 25.5	2.2 2.4 32 35

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W126 [1979 .. 1991] 380 SE

215 hp

Generation: W126 [1979 .. 1991] [EUDM]
Production: [1979 .. 1981]
Sales regions: Europe
Power: 215 hp | 160 kW | 218 PS
Engine: 3.8 L, , Petrol

Center Bore / Hub Bore:
Bolt Pattern (PCD):
Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
Thread Size:
Wheel Tightening Torque:
unknown

Tire	Offset Range mm	Backspacing mm inches	Tire Weight kg lb	bar psi
OE 98H	28 - 32	125 4.92	11.2 24.7	2.0 2.2 29 32	OE
94V		127 5.00	10.9 24.1	2.0 2.2 29 32
98V		127 5.00	11.6 25.5	2.2 2.4 32 35
96V		128 5.04	11.4 25.2	2.2 2.4 32 35

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W126 [1979 .. 1991] 380 SEL

215 hp

Generation: W126 [1979 .. 1991] [EUDM]
Production: [1979 .. 1981]
Sales regions: Europe
Power: 215 hp | 160 kW | 218 PS
Engine: 3.8 L, , Petrol

Center Bore / Hub Bore:
Bolt Pattern (PCD):
Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
Thread Size:
Wheel Tightening Torque:
unknown

Tire	Offset Range mm	Backspacing mm inches	Tire Weight kg lb	bar psi
OE 98H	28 - 32	125 4.92	11.2 24.7	2.0 2.2 29 32	OE
94V		127 5.00	10.9 24.1	2.0 2.2 29 32
98V		127 5.00	11.6 25.5	2.2 2.4 32 35
96V		128 5.04	11.4 25.2	2.2 2.4 32 35

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W126 [1979 .. 1991] 500 SE

237 hp

Generation: W126 [1979 .. 1991] [EUDM]
Production: [1979 .. 1981]
Sales regions: Europe
Power: 237 hp | 177 kW | 241 PS
Engine: 5.0 L, , Petrol

Center Bore / Hub Bore:
Bolt Pattern (PCD):
Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
Thread Size:
Wheel Tightening Torque:
unknown

Tire	Offset Range mm	Backspacing mm inches	Tire Weight kg lb	bar psi
OE 98H	28 - 32	125 4.92	11.2 24.7	2.0 2.2 29 32	OE
94V		127 5.00	10.9 24.1	2.0 2.2 29 32
98V		127 5.00	11.6 25.5	2.2 2.4 32 35
96V		128 5.04	11.4 25.2	2.2 2.4 32 35

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W126 [1979 .. 1991] 500 SEL

237 hp

Generation: W126 [1979 .. 1991] [EUDM]
Production: [1979 .. 1981]
Sales regions: Europe
Power: 237 hp | 177 kW | 241 PS
Engine: 5.0 L, , Petrol

Center Bore / Hub Bore:
Bolt Pattern (PCD):
Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
Thread Size:
Wheel Tightening Torque:
unknown

Tire	Offset Range mm	Backspacing mm inches	Tire Weight kg lb	bar psi
OE 98H	28 - 32	125 4.92	11.2 24.7	2.0 2.2 29 32	OE
94V		127 5.00	10.9 24.1	2.0 2.2 29 32
96V		127 5.00	11.6 25.5	2.2 2.4 32 35
96V		128 5.04	11.4 25.2	2.2 2.4 32 35

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W116 [1972 .. 1980]

Generation

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Canada CDM

Europe EUDM

USA+ USDM

Saloon

1979 Mercedes-Benz S-Class W116 [1972 .. 1980] - Modifications

Diesel:

300 SD I5 110hp

Petrol:

280 S I6 154hp 280 SE I6 182hp 280 SE I6 142hp 280 SEL I6 182hp 350 SE V8 202hp 350 SEL V8 202hp 450 SE V8 222hp 450 SEL V8 222hp 450 SEL V8 180hp 450 SEL 6.9 V8 282hp 450 SEL 6.9 V8 250hp

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W116 [1972 .. 1980] 280 S

154 hp

Generation: W116 [1972 .. 1980] [EUDM]
Production: [1976 .. 1980]
Sales regions: Europe
Power: 154 hp | 115 kW | 156 PS
Engine: 2.8 L, , Petrol

Center Bore / Hub Bore:
Bolt Pattern (PCD):
Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
Thread Size:
Wheel Tightening Torque:
unknown

Tire	Rim	Offset Range mm	Backspacing mm inches	Tire Weight kg lb
OE 185R14	6Jx14 ET30	28 - 32	119 4.69
205/70R14	6.5Jx14 ET30		125 4.92	11.2 24.7
205/65R15	7Jx15 ET25		127 5.00	10.9 24.1

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W116 [1972 .. 1980] 280 SE

182 hp

Generation: W116 [1972 .. 1980] [EUDM]
Production: [1978 .. 1980]
Sales regions: Europe
Power: 182 hp | 136 kW | 185 PS
Engine: 2.8 L, , Petrol

Center Bore / Hub Bore:
Bolt Pattern (PCD):
Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
Thread Size:
Wheel Tightening Torque:
unknown

Tire	Offset Range mm	Backspacing mm inches	Tire Weight kg lb
OE	28 - 32	119 4.69
		125 4.92	11.2 24.7
		127 5.00	10.9 24.1

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W116 [1972 .. 1980] 280 SE

142 hp

Generation: W116 [1972 .. 1980] [EUDM]
Production: [1977 .. 1980]
Sales regions: USA+, Canada
Power: 142 hp | 106 kW | 144 PS
Engine: 2.8 L, , Petrol

Center Bore / Hub Bore:
Bolt Pattern (PCD):
Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
Thread Size:
Wheel Tightening Torque:
unknown

Tire	Offset Range mm	Backspacing mm inches	Tire Weight kg lb
OE	28 - 32	119 4.69
		125 4.92	11.2 24.7
		127 5.00	10.9 24.1

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W116 [1972 .. 1980] 280 SEL

182 hp

Generation: W116 [1972 .. 1980] [EUDM]
Production: [1978 .. 1980]
Sales regions: Europe
Power: 182 hp | 136 kW | 185 PS
Engine: 2.8 L, , Petrol

Center Bore / Hub Bore:
Bolt Pattern (PCD):
Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
Thread Size:
Wheel Tightening Torque:
unknown

Tire	Offset Range mm	Backspacing mm inches	Tire Weight kg lb
OE	28 - 32	119 4.69
		125 4.92	11.2 24.7
		127 5.00	10.9 24.1

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W116 [1972 .. 1980] 300 SD

110 hp

Generation: W116 [1972 .. 1980] [EUDM]
Production: [1978 .. 1979]
Sales regions: USA+, Canada
Power: 110 hp | 82 kW | 111 PS
Engine: 3.0 L, , Diesel

Center Bore / Hub Bore:
Bolt Pattern (PCD):
Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
Thread Size:
Wheel Tightening Torque:
unknown

Tire	Offset Range mm	Backspacing mm inches	Tire Weight kg lb
OE	28 - 32	119 4.69
		125 4.92	11.2 24.7
		127 5.00	10.9 24.1

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W116 [1972 .. 1980] 350 SE

202 hp

Generation: W116 [1972 .. 1980] [EUDM]
Production: [1978 .. 1980]
Sales regions: Europe
Power: 202 hp | 151 kW | 205 PS
Engine: 3.5 L, , Petrol

Center Bore / Hub Bore:
Bolt Pattern (PCD):
Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
Thread Size:
Wheel Tightening Torque:
unknown

Tire	Offset Range mm	Backspacing mm inches	Tire Weight kg lb
OE	28 - 32	125 4.92	11.2 24.7	OE
		127 5.00	10.9 24.1
		127 5.00	10.7 23.5

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W116 [1972 .. 1980] 350 SEL

202 hp

Generation: W116 [1972 .. 1980] [EUDM]
Production: [1978 .. 1980]
Sales regions: Europe
Power: 202 hp | 151 kW | 205 PS
Engine: 3.5 L, , Petrol

Center Bore / Hub Bore:
Bolt Pattern (PCD):
Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
Thread Size:
Wheel Tightening Torque:
unknown

Tire	Offset Range mm	Backspacing mm inches	Tire Weight kg lb
OE	28 - 32	125 4.92	11.2 24.7	OE
		127 5.00	10.9 24.1
		127 5.00	10.7 23.5

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W116 [1972 .. 1980] 450 SE

222 hp

Generation: W116 [1972 .. 1980] [EUDM]
Production: [1978 .. 1980]
Sales regions: Europe
Power: 222 hp | 165.4 kW | 225 PS
Engine: 4.5 L, , Petrol

Center Bore / Hub Bore:
Bolt Pattern (PCD):
Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
Thread Size:
Wheel Tightening Torque:
unknown

Tire	Offset Range mm	Backspacing mm inches	Tire Weight kg lb
OE	28 - 32	125 4.92	11.2 24.7	OE
		127 5.00	10.9 24.1
		127 5.00	10.7 23.5

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W116 [1972 .. 1980] 450 SEL

222 hp

Generation: W116 [1972 .. 1980] [EUDM]
Production: [1978 .. 1980]
Sales regions: Europe
Power: 222 hp | 165.4 kW | 225 PS
Engine: 4.5 L, , Petrol

Center Bore / Hub Bore:
Bolt Pattern (PCD):
Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
Thread Size:
Wheel Tightening Torque:
unknown

Tire	Offset Range mm	Backspacing mm inches	Tire Weight kg lb
OE	28 - 32	125 4.92	11.2 24.7	OE
		127 5.00	10.9 24.1
		127 5.00	10.7 23.5

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W116 [1972 .. 1980] 450 SEL

180 hp

Generation: W116 [1972 .. 1980] [EUDM]
Production: [1975 .. 1979]
Sales regions: USA+, Canada
Power: 180 hp | 134 kW | 182 PS
Engine: 4.5 L, , Petrol

Center Bore / Hub Bore:
Bolt Pattern (PCD):
Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
Thread Size:
Wheel Tightening Torque:
unknown

Tire	Offset Range mm	Backspacing mm inches	Tire Weight kg lb
OE	28 - 32	125 4.92	11.2 24.7	OE
		127 5.00	10.9 24.1
		127 5.00	10.7 23.5

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W116 [1972 .. 1980] 450 SEL 6.9

282 hp

Generation: W116 [1972 .. 1980] [EUDM]
Production: [1975 .. 1980]
Sales regions: Europe
Power: 282 hp | 210 kW | 286 PS
Engine: 6.8 L, , Petrol

Center Bore / Hub Bore:
Bolt Pattern (PCD):
Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
Thread Size:
Wheel Tightening Torque:
unknown

Tire	Offset Range mm	Backspacing mm inches	Tire Weight kg lb
OE	28 - 32	125 4.92	11.8 26.0	OE
		127 5.00	11.6 25.6
		128 5.04	11.4 25.2

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W116 [1972 .. 1980] 450 SEL 6.9

250 hp

Generation: W116 [1972 .. 1980] [EUDM]
Production: [1977 .. 1979]
Sales regions: USA+, Canada
Power: 250 hp | 186.4 kW | 253 PS
Engine: 6.8 L, , Petrol

Center Bore / Hub Bore:
Bolt Pattern (PCD):
Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
Thread Size:
Wheel Tightening Torque:
unknown

Tire	Offset Range mm	Backspacing mm inches	Tire Weight kg lb
OE	28 - 32	125 4.92	11.8 26.0	OE
		127 5.00	11.6 25.6
		128 5.04	11.4 25.2

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Center Bore

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Offset

Offset is the distance in millimetres from the centre line of the wheel to the wheel’s mounting face. Given that the mounting face can be either in front of or behind the centreline, the offset can be either neutral, positive or negative.

PCD

The Pitch Circle Diameter (PCD) is the diameter of the circle which passes through the centre of all the studs, wheel bolts or wheel rim holes

Power

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kW - Kilowatts
PS - Metric horsepower

Backspacing

Wheel backspace is the distance from a wheel's mounting surface to the back edge of the wheel.

Pressure

Tire pressure is a vehicle's recommended cold tire inflation pressure. It is measured in bars or PSI (pounds per square inch).

Regions

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Rim

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Thread Size

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UN-series Ex.: 9/16" - 18 UNF Thread size (in) - thread pitch
UNF - Unified National Fine Thread

Tire

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215 is the tire width in mm
55 is the ratio of profile height to width or simply 'profile'. With the same width, the larger this indicator, the higher the tire will be and vice versa
16 - diameter of the wheel (disk) in inches. (It is the diameter, not the radius!). This is the inner size of the tire or the outer size of the rim
91 - load index. This is the level of maximum permissible load on one wheel
T - tire speed index

Weight

Wheel Fasteners

The method of attaching a wheel to a hub: wheel nuts or wheel bolts

Wheel Tightening Torque

The torque value specified by the manufacturer for wheel bolts or wheel nuts, which is to be set when tightening on the torque tool (torque setting). A rotational force given in Newton metres (Nm) or foot-pounds (ft-lbs), wheel torque measures lug nut / bolts tightness

Ply Rating

Ply rating denotes tire strength and load capacity, based on its layer count.

Load Range

Ply
Rating

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Original equipment (OE)

The tires included with a new vehicle when it is purchased. OE tires are specifically chosen by the vehicle manufacturer to make the most of the vehicle's performance characteristics.

Load Index / Speed Rating

Load Index represents the maximum load a tire can carry, while Speed Rating indicates the maximum safe speed.

Load Index

Speed Rating

Capacity

Max Speed