WheelOffset

1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Wheel Offset

ET46 · ET51 · ET44 · ET40

Quick specs

OEM offset
ET46 · ET51 · ET44 · ET40
Wheel size
7.5x16 · 7.5x17 · 8x18 · 8.5x18 · 8.5x19 · 9x19
Backspacing
5.56 in · 5.76 in · 5.73 in · 5.98 in · 5.82 in · 6.07 in
Bolt pattern
5×112
Center bore
66.6 mm
Tire size
Multiple — see configurations

OEM configurations

ConfigurationFrontRearOffsetBackspacingTireBolt patternCenter boreThread
S 280 · V6, Petrol7.5x168x18ET46 / ET445.56 in225/60R16 / 245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
S 280 · V6, Petrol7.5x168x18ET51 / ET445.76 in225/60R16 / 245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
S 280 · V6, Petrol7.5x178x18ET46 / ET445.56 in225/55R17 / 245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
S 280 · V6, Petrol7.5x178x18ET51 / ET445.76 in225/55R17 / 245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
S 280 · V6, Petrol8x188x18ET445.73 in245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
S 280 · V6, Petrol8.5x188x18ET445.98 in245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
S 320 · 3.2L, V6, Petrol7.5x168x18ET46 / ET445.56 in225/60R16 / 245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
S 320 · 3.2L, V6, Petrol7.5x168x18ET51 / ET445.76 in225/60R16 / 245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
S 320 · 3.2L, V6, Petrol7.5x178x18ET46 / ET445.56 in225/55R17 / 245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
S 320 · 3.2L, V6, Petrol7.5x178x18ET51 / ET445.76 in225/55R17 / 245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
S 320 · 3.2L, V6, Petrol8x188x18ET445.73 in245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
S 320 · 3.2L, V6, Petrol8.5x188x18ET445.98 in245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
S 320 CDI · 3.2L, I6, Diesel7.5x168x18ET46 / ET445.56 in225/60R16 / 245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
S 320 CDI · 3.2L, I6, Diesel7.5x168x18ET51 / ET445.76 in225/60R16 / 245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
S 320 CDI · 3.2L, I6, Diesel7.5x178x18ET46 / ET445.56 in225/55R17 / 245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
S 320 CDI · 3.2L, I6, Diesel7.5x178x18ET51 / ET445.76 in225/55R17 / 245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
S 320 CDI · 3.2L, I6, Diesel8x188x18ET445.73 in245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
S 320 CDI · 3.2L, I6, Diesel8.5x188x18ET445.98 in245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
S 400 CDI · 4.0L, V8, Diesel7.5x168x18ET46 / ET445.56 in225/60R16 / 245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
S 400 CDI · 4.0L, V8, Diesel7.5x168x18ET51 / ET445.76 in225/60R16 / 245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
S 400 CDI · 4.0L, V8, Diesel7.5x178x18ET46 / ET445.56 in225/55R17 / 245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
S 400 CDI · 4.0L, V8, Diesel7.5x178x18ET51 / ET445.76 in225/55R17 / 245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
S 400 CDI · 4.0L, V8, Diesel8x188x18ET445.73 in245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
S 400 CDI · 4.0L, V8, Diesel8.5x188x18ET445.98 in245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
S 430 · 4.3L, V8, Petrol7.5x168x18ET46 / ET445.56 in225/60R16 / 245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
S 430 · 4.3L, V8, Petrol7.5x168x18ET51 / ET445.76 in225/60R16 / 245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
S 430 · 4.3L, V8, Petrol7.5x178x18ET46 / ET445.56 in225/55R17 / 245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
S 430 · 4.3L, V8, Petrol7.5x178x18ET51 / ET445.76 in225/55R17 / 245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
S 430 · 4.3L, V8, Petrol8x188x18ET445.73 in245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
S 430 · 4.3L, V8, Petrol8.5x188x18ET445.98 in245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
S 500 · 5.0L, V8, Petrol7.5x178x18ET46 / ET445.56 in225/55R17 / 245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
S 500 · 5.0L, V8, Petrol7.5x178x18ET51 / ET445.76 in225/55R17 / 245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
S 500 · 5.0L, V8, Petrol8x188x18ET445.73 in245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
S 500 · 5.0L, V8, Petrol8.5x188x18ET445.98 in245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
S 500 · 5.0L, V8, Petrol8.5x198x18ET40 / ET445.82 in245/40R19 / 245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
S 600 · 5.8L, V12, Petrol8x188x18ET445.73 in245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
S 600 · 5.8L, V12, Petrol8.5x188x18ET445.98 in245/45R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5

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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

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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.