2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size
8.5x18 · 8.5x19 · 8.5x17 · 9x20
Offset
ET35 · ET30
Backspacing
5.63 in · 5.43 in · 5.68 in
Bolt pattern
5x112
Center bore
66.6 mm
Thread
M12 x 1.5 · M14 x 1.5
Tire size
255/40R18 · 255/35R19 · 255/45R17 · 255/30R20

OEM configurations

ConfigurationFrontRearOffsetBackspacingTireBolt patternCenter boreThread
SL 550 · 5.5L, V8, Petrol8.5x188.5x18ET355.63 in255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 550 · 5.5L, V8, Petrol8.5x188.5x18ET30 / ET355.43 in255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 550 · 5.5L, V8, Petrol8.5x198.5x18ET30 / ET355.43 in255/35R19 / 255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 550 · 5.5L, V8, Petrol8.5x198.5x18ET355.63 in255/35R19 / 255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 600 · 5.5L, V12, Petrol8.5x188.5x18ET355.63 in255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 600 · 5.5L, V12, Petrol8.5x188.5x18ET30 / ET355.43 in255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 280 · 3.0L, V6, Petrol8.5x178.5x18ET355.63 in255/45R17 / 255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 280 · 3.0L, V6, Petrol8.5x188.5x18ET355.63 in255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 280 · 3.0L, V6, Petrol8.5x188.5x18ET30 / ET355.43 in255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 300 · 3.0L, V6, Petrol8.5x178.5x18ET355.63 in255/45R17 / 255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 300 · 3.0L, V6, Petrol8.5x188.5x18ET355.63 in255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 300 · 3.0L, V6, Petrol8.5x188.5x18ET30 / ET355.43 in255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 350 · 3.5L, V6, Petrol8.5x178.5x18ET355.63 in255/45R17 / 255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 350 · 3.5L, V6, Petrol8.5x188.5x18ET355.63 in255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 350 · 3.5L, V6, Petrol8.5x188.5x18ET30 / ET355.43 in255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 500 · 5.5L, V8, Petrol8.5x178.5x18ET355.63 in255/45R17 / 255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 500 · 5.5L, V8, Petrol8.5x188.5x18ET355.63 in255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 500 · 5.5L, V8, Petrol8.5x188.5x18ET30 / ET355.43 in255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5

Lug hardware

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  • White Knight Chrome M12x1.50 Bulge Acorn Lug Nut, 20 Count

    M12 x 1.5

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    M12 x 1.5

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Real-World 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Wheel Setups

Observed aftermarket setups from documented Modified1 builds. These are individual build records — not OEM specifications and not clearance guarantees for every vehicle.

Common custom wheel sizes

Among builds in our database for this model year:

  • 20-inch — 8 documented builds

8 documented builds.

2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class custom wheel setup

Staggered · 20×8.5 / 20×10

Documented on a 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: XO Luxury Miami

Front
20×8.5 · 255/30R20
Rear
20×10 · 305/25R20
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8.5 ET35 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Diameter +2" vs OEM
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class custom wheel setup

Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Vossen VVS-077

Front
20×?
Rear
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8.5 ET35 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Diameter +2" vs OEM
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class custom wheel setup

Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Vossen VVS-075

Front
20×?
Rear
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8.5 ET35 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Diameter +2" vs OEM
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class custom wheel setup

Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: GFG Mykonos

Front
20×?
Rear
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8.5 ET35 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Diameter +2" vs OEM
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class custom wheel setup

Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Lorinser For6

Front
20×?
Rear
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8.5 ET35 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Diameter +2" vs OEM
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class custom wheel setup

Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: GFG Trento-7

Front
20×?
Rear
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8.5 ET35 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Diameter +2" vs OEM
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class custom wheel setup

Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Vossen VVS-077

Front
20×?
Rear
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8.5 ET35 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Diameter +2" vs OEM
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class custom wheel setup

Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Vossen CV2

Front
20×?
Rear
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8.5 ET35 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Diameter +2" vs OEM

More specs for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Each OEM row is a catalog configuration. Offset ranges are not collapsed when the database has exact setups. Documented aftermarket builds are observed setups only — not universal fit or clearance confirmation.