2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wheel Offset

ET42 · ET36 · ET38 · ET30 · ET35 · ET33

Quick specs

OEM offset
ET42 · ET36 · ET38 · ET30 · ET35 · ET33
Wheel size
Multiple — see configurations
Bolt pattern
5×112
Center bore
66.6 mm
Tire size
Multiple — see configurations

OEM configurations

ConfigurationFrontRearOffsetBackspacingTireBolt patternCenter boreThread
E 320 BlueTec · 3.0L, V6, Diesel7.5x168.5x18ET42 / ET385.40 in225/55R16 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 320 BlueTec · 3.0L, V6, Diesel8x168.5x18ET36 / ET385.42 in225/55R16 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 320 BlueTec · 3.0L, V6, Diesel8x178.5x18ET385.50 in245/45R17 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 320 BlueTec · 3.0L, V6, Diesel8.5x178.5x18ET385.75 in245/45R17 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 320 BlueTec · 3.0L, V6, Diesel8x188.5x18ET30 / ET385.18 in245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 320 BlueTec · 3.0L, V6, Diesel8.5x188.5x18ET385.75 in245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 550 · 5.5L, M273 E55, V8, Petrol8x178x18ET38 / ET305.50 in245/45R17 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 550 · 5.5L, M273 E55, V8, Petrol8.5x178x18ET38 / ET305.75 in245/45R17 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 550 · 5.5L, M273 E55, V8, Petrol8x188x18ET305.18 in245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 550 · 5.5L, M273 E55, V8, Petrol8.5x188x18ET38 / ET305.75 in245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 200 CDI · 2.1L, OM 646.820, I4, Diesel7x16ET334.80 in205/60R165x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 200 CDI · 2.1L, OM 646.820, I4, Diesel7.5x16ET425.40 in225/55R165x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 200 CDI · 2.1L, OM 646.820, I4, Diesel8x16ET365.42 in225/55R165x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 200 CDI · 2.1L, OM 646.820, I4, Diesel8x17ET385.50 in245/45R175x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 200 CDI · 2.1L, OM 646.820, I4, Diesel8.5x178.5x18ET38 / ET225.75 in245/45R175x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 200 CDI · 2.1L, OM 646.820, I4, Diesel8x18ET305.18 in245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 200 CDI · 2.1L, OM 646.820, I4, Diesel8.5x18ET385.75 in245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 200 K · 1.8L, M 271.956, I4, Petrol7x16ET334.80 in205/60R165x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 200 K · 1.8L, M 271.956, I4, Petrol7.5x16ET425.40 in225/55R165x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 200 K · 1.8L, M 271.956, I4, Petrol8x16ET365.42 in225/55R165x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 200 K · 1.8L, M 271.956, I4, Petrol8x17ET385.50 in245/45R175x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 200 K · 1.8L, M 271.956, I4, Petrol8.5x178.5x18ET38 / ET225.75 in245/45R175x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 200 K · 1.8L, M 271.956, I4, Petrol8x18ET305.18 in245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 200 K · 1.8L, M 271.956, I4, Petrol8.5x18ET385.75 in245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 200 NGT · 1.8L, M 271.941, I4, Petrol-Natural gas7.5x168.5x18ET42 / ET385.40 in225/55R16 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 200 NGT · 1.8L, M 271.941, I4, Petrol-Natural gas8x168.5x18ET36 / ET385.42 in225/55R16 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 200 NGT · 1.8L, M 271.941, I4, Petrol-Natural gas8x178.5x18ET385.50 in245/45R17 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 200 NGT · 1.8L, M 271.941, I4, Petrol-Natural gas8.5x178.5x18ET385.75 in245/45R17 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 200 NGT · 1.8L, M 271.941, I4, Petrol-Natural gas8x188.5x18ET30 / ET385.18 in245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 200 NGT · 1.8L, M 271.941, I4, Petrol-Natural gas8.5x188.5x18ET385.75 in245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 220 CDI · 2.1L, OM 646.821, I4, Diesel7x16ET334.80 in205/60R165x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 220 CDI · 2.1L, OM 646.821, I4, Diesel7.5x16ET425.40 in225/55R165x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 220 CDI · 2.1L, OM 646.821, I4, Diesel8x16ET365.42 in225/55R165x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 220 CDI · 2.1L, OM 646.821, I4, Diesel8x17ET385.50 in245/45R175x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 220 CDI · 2.1L, OM 646.821, I4, Diesel8.5x178.5x18ET38 / ET225.75 in245/45R175x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 220 CDI · 2.1L, OM 646.821, I4, Diesel8x18ET305.18 in245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 220 CDI · 2.1L, OM 646.821, I4, Diesel8.5x18ET385.75 in245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 230 · 2.5L, M 272.922, V6, Petrol7x16ET334.80 in205/60R165x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 230 · 2.5L, M 272.922, V6, Petrol7.5x16ET425.40 in225/55R165x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 230 · 2.5L, M 272.922, V6, Petrol8x16ET365.42 in225/55R165x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 230 · 2.5L, M 272.922, V6, Petrol8x17ET385.50 in245/45R175x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 230 · 2.5L, M 272.922, V6, Petrol8.5x178.5x18ET38 / ET225.75 in245/45R175x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 230 · 2.5L, M 272.922, V6, Petrol8x18ET305.18 in245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 230 · 2.5L, M 272.922, V6, Petrol8.5x18ET385.75 in245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 280 · 3.0L, M 272.943, V6, Petrol7x16ET334.80 in205/60R165x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 280 · 3.0L, M 272.943, V6, Petrol7.5x16ET425.40 in225/55R165x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 280 · 3.0L, M 272.943, V6, Petrol8x16ET365.42 in225/55R165x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 280 · 3.0L, M 272.943, V6, Petrol8x17ET385.50 in245/45R175x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 280 · 3.0L, M 272.943, V6, Petrol8.5x178.5x18ET38 / ET225.75 in245/45R175x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 280 · 3.0L, M 272.943, V6, Petrol8x18ET305.18 in245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 280 · 3.0L, M 272.943, V6, Petrol8.5x18ET385.75 in245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 280 4Matic · 3.0L, M 272.943, M 272.944, V6, Petrol7.5x168.5x18ET42 / ET385.40 in225/55R16 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 280 4Matic · 3.0L, M 272.943, M 272.944, V6, Petrol8x168.5x18ET36 / ET385.42 in225/55R16 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 280 4Matic · 3.0L, M 272.943, M 272.944, V6, Petrol8x178.5x18ET385.50 in245/45R17 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 280 4Matic · 3.0L, M 272.943, M 272.944, V6, Petrol8.5x178.5x18ET385.75 in245/45R17 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 280 4Matic · 3.0L, M 272.943, M 272.944, V6, Petrol8x188.5x18ET30 / ET385.18 in245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 280 4Matic · 3.0L, M 272.943, M 272.944, V6, Petrol8.5x188.5x18ET385.75 in245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 280 CDI · 3.0L, OM 642.920, V6, Diesel7.5x168.5x18ET42 / ET385.40 in225/55R16 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 280 CDI · 3.0L, OM 642.920, V6, Diesel8x168.5x18ET36 / ET385.42 in225/55R16 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 280 CDI · 3.0L, OM 642.920, V6, Diesel8x178.5x18ET385.50 in245/45R17 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 280 CDI · 3.0L, OM 642.920, V6, Diesel8.5x178.5x18ET385.75 in245/45R17 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 280 CDI · 3.0L, OM 642.920, V6, Diesel8x188.5x18ET30 / ET385.18 in245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 280 CDI · 3.0L, OM 642.920, V6, Diesel8.5x188.5x18ET385.75 in245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 280 CDI 4Matic · 3.0L, OM 642.921, V6, Diesel7.5x168.5x18ET42 / ET385.40 in225/55R16 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 280 CDI 4Matic · 3.0L, OM 642.921, V6, Diesel8x168.5x18ET36 / ET385.42 in225/55R16 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 280 CDI 4Matic · 3.0L, OM 642.921, V6, Diesel8x178.5x18ET385.50 in245/45R17 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 280 CDI 4Matic · 3.0L, OM 642.921, V6, Diesel8.5x178.5x18ET385.75 in245/45R17 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 280 CDI 4Matic · 3.0L, OM 642.921, V6, Diesel8x188.5x18ET30 / ET385.18 in245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 280 CDI 4Matic · 3.0L, OM 642.921, V6, Diesel8.5x188.5x18ET385.75 in245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 300 BlueTec · 3.0L, OM 642.920, V6, Diesel7.5x168.5x18ET42 / ET385.40 in225/55R16 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 300 BlueTec · 3.0L, OM 642.920, V6, Diesel8x168.5x18ET36 / ET385.42 in225/55R16 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 300 BlueTec · 3.0L, OM 642.920, V6, Diesel8x178.5x18ET385.50 in245/45R17 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 300 BlueTec · 3.0L, OM 642.920, V6, Diesel8.5x178.5x18ET385.75 in245/45R17 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 300 BlueTec · 3.0L, OM 642.920, V6, Diesel8x188.5x18ET30 / ET385.18 in245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 300 BlueTec · 3.0L, OM 642.920, V6, Diesel8.5x188.5x18ET385.75 in245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 320 CDI · 3.0L, OM 642.920, V6, Diesel7.5x168.5x18ET42 / ET385.40 in225/55R16 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 320 CDI · 3.0L, OM 642.920, V6, Diesel8x168.5x18ET36 / ET385.42 in225/55R16 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 320 CDI · 3.0L, OM 642.920, V6, Diesel8x178.5x18ET385.50 in245/45R17 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 320 CDI · 3.0L, OM 642.920, V6, Diesel8.5x178.5x18ET385.75 in245/45R17 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 320 CDI · 3.0L, OM 642.920, V6, Diesel8x188.5x18ET30 / ET385.18 in245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 320 CDI · 3.0L, OM 642.920, V6, Diesel8.5x188.5x18ET385.75 in245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 320 CDI 4Matic · 3.0L, OM 642.910, OM 642.921, V6, Diesel8x178x18ET38 / ET305.50 in245/45R17 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 320 CDI 4Matic · 3.0L, OM 642.910, OM 642.921, V6, Diesel8.5x178x18ET38 / ET305.75 in245/45R17 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 320 CDI 4Matic · 3.0L, OM 642.910, OM 642.921, V6, Diesel8x188x18ET305.18 in245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 320 CDI 4Matic · 3.0L, OM 642.910, OM 642.921, V6, Diesel8.5x188x18ET38 / ET305.75 in245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 350 · 3.5L, M 272.964, V6, Petrol7.5x168.5x18ET42 / ET385.40 in225/55R16 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 350 · 3.5L, M 272.964, V6, Petrol8x168.5x18ET36 / ET385.42 in225/55R16 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 350 · 3.5L, M 272.964, V6, Petrol8x178.5x18ET385.50 in245/45R17 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 350 · 3.5L, M 272.964, V6, Petrol8.5x178.5x18ET385.75 in245/45R17 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 350 · 3.5L, M 272.964, V6, Petrol8x188.5x18ET30 / ET385.18 in245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 350 · 3.5L, M 272.964, V6, Petrol8.5x188.5x18ET385.75 in245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 350 4Matic · 3.5L, M 272.972, V6, Petrol8x178x18ET385.50 in245/45R17 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 350 4Matic · 3.5L, M 272.972, V6, Petrol8.5x178x18ET385.75 in245/45R17 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 350 4Matic · 3.5L, M 272.972, V6, Petrol8x188x18ET30 / ET385.18 in245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 350 4Matic · 3.5L, M 272.972, V6, Petrol8.5x188x18ET385.75 in245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 420 CDI · 4.0L, OM 629.910, V8, Diesel8x178x18ET38 / ET305.50 in245/45R17 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 420 CDI · 4.0L, OM 629.910, V8, Diesel8.5x178x18ET38 / ET305.75 in245/45R17 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 420 CDI · 4.0L, OM 629.910, V8, Diesel8x188x18ET305.18 in245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 420 CDI · 4.0L, OM 629.910, V8, Diesel8.5x188x18ET38 / ET305.75 in245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 500 · 5.5L, M 273.960, V8, Petrol8x178x18ET38 / ET305.50 in245/45R17 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 500 · 5.5L, M 273.960, V8, Petrol8.5x178x18ET38 / ET305.75 in245/45R17 / 245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 500 · 5.5L, M 273.960, V8, Petrol8x188x18ET305.18 in245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
E 500 · 5.5L, M 273.960, V8, Petrol8.5x188x18ET38 / ET305.75 in245/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5

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  • Dorman 611-236 Wheel Lug Nut M14-1.50

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  • White Knight M14 x 1.50 Lug Nuts

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

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Real-World 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-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 — 13 documented builds

13 documented builds.

2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class custom wheel setup

Staggered · 20×? ET34 / 20×? ET40

Documented on a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Niche Apex - M125

Front
20×? ET34 · 245/30R20
Rear
20×? ET40 · 275/30R20
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET30 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Diameter +2" vs OEM
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class custom wheel setup

Staggered · 20×10 / 20×10.5

Documented on a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Niche Vicenza - M154

Front
20×10 · 235/35R20
Rear
20×10.5 · 265/30R20
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET30 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Diameter +2" vs OEM
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class custom wheel setup

Staggered · 20×8.5 / 20×10

Documented on a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: AC Split 10

Front
20×8.5 · 245/35R20
Rear
20×10 · 275/30R20
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET30 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Diameter +2" vs OEM
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class custom wheel setup

Staggered · 20×9 / 20×10.5

Documented on a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: AG M550

Front
20×9
Rear
20×10.5
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET30 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Diameter +2" vs OEM
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class custom wheel setup

Staggered · 20×9 / 20×10.5

Documented on a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Niche Le Mans - M321

Front
20×9
Rear
20×10.5
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET30 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Diameter +2" vs OEM
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class custom wheel setup

Staggered · 20×9 / 20×10.5

Documented on a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Vossen VVS-086

Front
20×9
Rear
20×10.5
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET30 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Diameter +2" vs OEM
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class custom wheel setup

Staggered · 20×8.5 / 20×10

Documented on a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: AC Split 10

Front
20×8.5 · 245/35R20
Rear
20×10 · 275/30R20
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET30 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Diameter +2" vs OEM
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class custom wheel setup

Staggered · 20×10.5 / 20×12

Documented on a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: VIP Modular VR13

Front
20×10.5
Rear
20×12
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET30 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Diameter +2" vs OEM
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class custom wheel setup

Staggered · 20×9 / 20×10.5

Documented on a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Vossen VVS-CV5

Front
20×9
Rear
20×10.5
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET30 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Diameter +2" vs OEM
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class custom wheel setup

Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Mandrus Mannheim

Front
20×?
Rear
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET30 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Diameter +2" vs OEM
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class custom wheel setup

Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Giovanna Gianelle Spezia-5

Front
20×?
Rear
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET30 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Diameter +2" vs OEM
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class custom wheel setup

Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Giovanna Monza

Front
20×?
Rear
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET30 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Diameter +2" vs OEM

More specs for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-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.