2005 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Wheel Offset

ET46 · ET44 · ET40

Quick specs

OEM offset
ET46 · ET44 · ET40
Wheel size
7.5x17 · 8x18 · 8.5x19 · 9x20
Bolt pattern
5×112
Center bore
66.6 mm
Tire size
225/55R17 · 245/45R18 · 245/40R19 · 255/35R20

OEM configurations

ConfigurationFrontRearOffsetBackspacingTireBolt patternCenter boreThread
CL 500 · 5.0L, M 113 E50, V8, Petrol7.5x178x18ET46 / ET445.56 in225/55R17 / 245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
CL 500 · 5.0L, M 113 E50, V8, Petrol8x188x18ET445.73 in245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
CL 600 BiTurbo · 5.5L, M 275 E55 AL, V12, Petrol8x188x18ET445.73 in245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
CL 600 BiTurbo · 5.5L, M 275 E55 AL, V12, Petrol8.5x198x18ET445.98 in245/40R19 / 245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
CL 600 BiTurbo · 5.5L, M 275 E55 AL, V12, Petrol9x208x18ET40 / ET446.07 in255/35R20 / 245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5

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Wheels and hardware for this vehicle

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Lug hardware

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  • Dorman 611-236 Wheel Lug Nut M14-1.50

    M14 x 1.5

    Matches M14 x 1.5 thread — confirm wheel seat style

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  • White Knight M14 x 1.50 Lug Nuts

    M14 x 1.5

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  • White Knight 3809XLBK-33AM Black M14x1.50 Lug Nuts

    M14 x 1.5

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Wheel locks

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Real-World 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL-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 — 1 documented build

1 documented build.

2005 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class custom wheel setup

Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Vossen 082

Front
20×?
Rear
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET44 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Diameter +2" vs OEM

More specs for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

OEM offsets are catalog configurations, not an aftermarket “safe ET range.” Matching offset alone does not confirm clearance. Documented custom builds are observed setups only.