2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Wheel Backspacing

4.31–5.85 in (10 configs)

Quick specs

Backspacing
4.31–5.85 in (10 configs)
Wheel size
Multiple — see configurations
Bolt pattern
5×112
Tire size
Multiple — see configurations

OEM configurations

ConfigurationFrontRearOffsetBackspacingTireBolt patternCenter boreThread
SLK 200 K · 2.0L, I4, Petrol7x157x16ET374.96 in205/60R15 / 205/55R165x11266.6 mmM12 x 1.5
SLK 200 K · 2.0L, I4, Petrol7x167x16ET374.96 in205/55R165x11266.6 mmM12 x 1.5
SLK 200 K · 2.0L, I4, Petrol7x167x16ET34 / ET374.84 in205/55R165x11266.6 mmM12 x 1.5
SLK 200 K · 2.0L, I4, Petrol7.5x177x16ET36 / ET375.17 in225/45R17 / 205/55R165x11266.6 mmM12 x 1.5
SLK 230 K · 2.3L, I4, Petrol7x157x16ET374.96 in205/60R15 / 205/55R165x11266.6 mmM12 x 1.5
SLK 230 K · 2.3L, I4, Petrol7x167x16ET374.96 in205/55R165x11266.6 mmM12 x 1.5
SLK 230 K · 2.3L, I4, Petrol7x167x16ET34 / ET374.84 in205/55R165x11266.6 mmM12 x 1.5
SLK 230 K · 2.3L, I4, Petrol7.5x177x16ET375.21 in225/45R17 / 205/55R165x11266.6 mmM12 x 1.5
SLK 320 · 3.2L, V6, Petrol8x157x17ET29 / ET375.14 in225/45R15 / 205/55R175x11266.6 mmM12 x 1.5
SLK 320 · 3.2L, V6, Petrol7.5x177x17ET41 / ET375.36 in215/45R17 / 205/55R175x11266.6 mmM12 x 1.5

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Backspacing values above are calculated from OEM wheel width and offset using BS = width/2 + offset_mm/25.4 (same formula as the fitment calculator).

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More specs for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class

Backspacing on these pages is calculated from OEM wheel width and offset (width/2 + offset_mm/25.4). Higher backspacing seats the wheel farther inward; lower backspacing moves it outward.