WheelOffset

2009 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Wheel Offset

ET43

Quick specs

OEM offset
ET43
Wheel size
8x17 · 8.5x18 · 8.5x19 · 8.5x20
Backspacing
5.69 in · 5.94 in
Bolt pattern
5×112
Center bore
66.6 mm
Tire size
235/55R17 · 255/45R18 · 255/40R19 · 255/35R20

OEM configurations

ConfigurationFrontRearOffsetBackspacingTireBolt patternCenter boreThread
CL 550 · 5.5L, M 273.961, V8, Petrol8x178.5x18ET435.69 in235/55R17 / 255/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
CL 550 · 5.5L, M 273.961, V8, Petrol8.5x188.5x18ET435.94 in255/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
CL 550 · 5.5L, M 273.961, V8, Petrol8.5x198.5x18ET435.94 in255/40R19 / 255/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
CL 550 · 5.5L, M 273.961, V8, Petrol8.5x208.5x18ET435.94 in255/35R20 / 255/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
CL 500 · 5.5L, M 273.961, V8, Petrol8x178.5x18ET435.69 in235/55R17 / 255/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
CL 500 · 5.5L, M 273.961, V8, Petrol8.5x188.5x18ET435.94 in255/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
CL 500 · 5.5L, M 273.961, V8, Petrol8.5x198.5x18ET435.94 in255/40R19 / 255/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
CL 500 · 5.5L, M 273.961, V8, Petrol8.5x208.5x18ET435.94 in255/35R20 / 255/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
CL 600 · 5.5L, M 275 E55 AL, V12, Petrol8.5x188.5x18ET435.94 in255/45R185x11266.6 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

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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 2009 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:

  • 22-inch — 2 documented builds

2 documented builds.

2009 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class custom wheel setup

Staggered · 22×9 / 22×10.5

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

Wheel: Asanti ABL 5

Front
22×9 · 245/30R22
Rear
22×10.5 · 295/25R22
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 20×8.5 ET43 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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

Staggered · 22×? / Rear unknown

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

Wheel: Lexani LF746

Front
22×?
Rear
—
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 20×8.5 ET43 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Diameter +2" vs OEM
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More specs for the 2009 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.