2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Wheel Offset

ET15–ET38 (10 configs)

Quick specs

OEM offset: ET15–ET38 (10 configs)
Wheel size: Multiple — see configurations
Backspacing: 4.34–6.25 in (17 configs)
Bolt pattern: 5×112
Center bore: 66.6 mm
Tire size: Multiple — see configurations

OEM configurations

Configuration	Front	Rear	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
CLS 320 CDI · V6, Diesel	8.5x17	8.5x17	ET28	5.35 in	245/45R17	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
CLS 350 · 3.5L, V6, Petrol	8.5x17	8.5x17	ET28	5.35 in	245/45R17	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
CLS 350 CGI · 3.5L, M 272.985, V6, Petrol	8.5x17	7.5x16	ET38	5.75 in	265/35R17 / 235/35R16	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
CLS 500 · 5.5L, M 273.960, V8, Petrol	9.5x17	8.5x18	ET38 / ET33	6.25 in	265/50R17 / 265/40R18	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
CLS 500 · 5.5L, M 273.960, V8, Petrol	9x17	8.5x18	ET38 / ET33	6.00 in	265/40R17 / 265/40R18	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5

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Real-World 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS-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 — 4 documented builds

5 documented builds.

DiameterLayout

2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class custom wheel setup

Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Vossen VVS-077

Front: 20×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×8.5 ET28 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +3" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Vossen VVS-075

Front: 20×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×8.5 ET28 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +3" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Giovanna Dalar-5

Front: 20×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×8.5 ET28 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +3" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Vossen CVT

Front: 20×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×8.5 ET28 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +3" vs OEM

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Custom wheel setup

Documented on a 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: GFG Trento-5

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More specs for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS-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.