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1981 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Wheel fitment guide Find out what wheels and tires fit 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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Please select the 1981 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. If necessary, you can filter them by sales distribution region.

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

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1981 Mercedes-Benz S-Class W126 [1979 .. 1991] - Modifications

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

154 hp
EUDM
  • 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 Tire Pressure (front / rear) 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
EUDM
  • 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   Rim   Offset Range mm Backspacing mm inches Tire Weight kg lb Tire Pressure (front / rear) 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 SEL

182 hp
EUDM
  • 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   Rim   Offset Range mm Backspacing mm inches Tire Weight kg lb Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar psi
OE 91H 28 - 32 119 4.69 10.3 22.8 2.0
2.2 29
32
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] 300 SD

120 hp
USDM CDM
  • Generation: W126 [1979 .. 1991] [EUDM]
  • Production: [1981 .. 1982]
  • Sales regions: USA+, Canada
  • Power: 120 hp | 89.5 kW | 122 PS
  • Engine: 3.0 L, , Diesel
  • 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 Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar psi
OE 94V 23 - 27 127 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
94V 127 5.00 10.7 23.5 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 SE

215 hp
EUDM
  • 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   Rim   Offset Range mm Backspacing mm inches Tire Weight kg lb Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar psi
OE 98H 28 - 32 125 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
96V 128 5.04 11.4 25.2 2.2
2.4 32
35

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

201 hp
EUDM
  • Generation: W126 [1979 .. 1991] [EUDM]
  • Production: [1981 .. 1985]
  • Sales regions: Europe
  • Power: 201 hp | 150 kW | 204 PS
  • Engine: 3.8 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 Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar psi
OE 98H 28 - 32 125 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
96V 128 5.04 11.4 25.2 2.2
2.4 32
35

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

201 hp
EUDM
  • Generation: W126 [1979 .. 1991] [EUDM]
  • Production: [1981 .. 1985]
  • Sales regions: Europe
  • Power: 201 hp | 150 kW | 204 PS
  • Engine: 3.8 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 Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar psi
OE 98H 28 - 32 125 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
96V 128 5.04 11.4 25.2 2.2
2.4 32
35

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

155 hp
USDM CDM
  • Generation: W126 [1979 .. 1991] [EUDM]
  • Production: [1981 .. 1983]
  • Sales regions: USA+, Canada
  • Power: 155 hp | 115.5 kW | 157 PS
  • Engine: 3.8 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 Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar psi
OE 98H 28 - 32 125 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
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
EUDM
  • 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   Rim   Offset Range mm Backspacing mm inches Tire Weight kg lb Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar psi
OE 98H 28 - 32 125 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
96V 128 5.04 11.4 25.2 2.2
2.4 32
35

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

201 hp
EUDM
  • Generation: W126 [1979 .. 1991] [EUDM]
  • Production: [1981 .. 1985]
  • Sales regions: Europe
  • Power: 201 hp | 150 kW | 204 PS
  • Engine: 3.8 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 Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar psi
OE 98H 28 - 32 125 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
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
EUDM
  • 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   Rim   Offset Range mm Backspacing mm inches Tire Weight kg lb Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar psi
OE 98H 28 - 32 125 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
96V 128 5.04 11.4 25.2 2.2
2.4 32
35

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

228 hp
EUDM
  • Generation: W126 [1979 .. 1991] [EUDM]
  • Production: [1981 .. 1985]
  • Sales regions: Europe
  • Power: 228 hp | 170 kW | 231 PS
  • Engine: 5.0 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 Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar psi
OE 98H 28 - 32 125 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
96V 128 5.04 11.4 25.2 2.2
2.4 32
35

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

228 hp
EUDM
  • Generation: W126 [1979 .. 1991] [EUDM]
  • Production: [1981 .. 1985]
  • Sales regions: Europe
  • Power: 228 hp | 170 kW | 231 PS
  • Engine: 5.0 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 Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar psi
OE 98H 28 - 32 125 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
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
EUDM
  • 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   Rim   Offset Range mm Backspacing mm inches Tire Weight kg lb Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar psi
OE 98H 28 - 32 125 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
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 W126 [1979 .. 1991] 500 SEL

228 hp
EUDM
  • Generation: W126 [1979 .. 1991] [EUDM]
  • Production: [1981 .. 1985]
  • Sales regions: Europe
  • Power: 228 hp | 170 kW | 231 PS
  • Engine: 5.0 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 Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar psi
OE 98H 28 - 32 125 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
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
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The size of the hole in the center of a wheel is known as the center bore or centerbore.

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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.

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

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

hp - Mechanical horsepower
kW - Kilowatts
PS - Metric horsepower

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

A sales region is a global automotive region in which a vehicle was officially sold or is still being sold.

Ex.: 7J x 15 Rim width (inches) x rim diameter (inches)

ISO standard Ex.: M12 x 1.25 Nominal diameter (mm) x pitch (mm)

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

Example: 215/55 R16 91 T

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

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

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

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