2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Wheel Offset

ET43 · ET38 · ET33 · ET35 · ET48 · ET53

Quick specs

OEM offset: ET43 · ET38 · ET33 · ET35 · ET48 · ET53
Wheel size: Multiple — see configurations
Backspacing: 5–6.84 in (25 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
S 400 · 3.5L, M272, V6, Hybrid	8.5x18	8.5x18	ET43	5.94 in	255/45R18	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
S 550 · 5.5L, M273, V8, Petrol	8.5x18	8.5x18	ET43	5.94 in	255/45R18	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
S 600 · 5.5L, M275, V8, Petrol	8.5x18	7.5x17	ET38 / ET33	5.75 in	275/55R18 / 255/55R17	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
S 250 CDI · I4, Diesel	8x17	8.5x18	ET43	5.69 in	235/55R17 / 255/45R18	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
S 250 CDI · I4, Diesel	8.5x18	8.5x18	ET43	5.94 in	255/45R18	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
S 250 CDI · I4, Diesel	8.5x19	8.5x18	ET43	5.94 in	255/40R19 / 255/45R18	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
S 250 CDI · I4, Diesel	8.5x20	8.5x18	ET43	5.94 in	255/35R20 / 255/45R18	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
S 280 · V6, Petrol	7.5x18	9x17	ET48 / ET38	5.64 in	235/65R18 / 255/55R17	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
S 280 · V6, Petrol	9x17	9x17	ET43 / ET38	6.19 in	235/35R17 / 255/55R17	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
S 280 · V6, Petrol	9.5x19	9x17	ET33 / ET38	6.05 in	255/50R19 / 255/55R17	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
S 300 · 3.0L, V6, Petrol	9x18	7.5x18	ET38	6.00 in	245/45R18 / 275/45R18	5x112	66.6 mm	M12 x 1.5
S 300 · 3.0L, V6, Petrol	8x17	7.5x18	ET38	5.50 in	265/35R17 / 275/45R18	5x112	66.6 mm	M12 x 1.5
S 300 · 3.0L, V6, Petrol	8.5x20	7.5x18	ET53 / ET38	6.34 in	265/40R20 / 275/45R18	5x112	66.6 mm	M12 x 1.5
S 350 · 3.5L, V6, Petrol	7x16	9x18	ET38 / ET53	5.00 in	245/55R16 / 275/35R18	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
S 350 · 3.5L, V6, Petrol	7.5x19	9x18	ET53	5.84 in	235/50R19 / 275/35R18	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
S 350 · 3.5L, V6, Petrol	9.5x19	9x18	ET43 / ET53	6.44 in	275/25R19 / 275/35R18	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
S 350 4MATIC · 3.5L, V6, Petrol	7x17	—	ET38	5.00 in	255/65R17	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
S 350 4MATIC · 3.5L, V6, Petrol	8.5x17	—	ET53	6.34 in	245/45R17	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
S 350 4MATIC · 3.5L, V6, Petrol	8.5x20	—	ET48	6.14 in	265/40R20	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
S 350 4MATIC · 3.5L, V6, Petrol	9.5x20	11.5x20	ET48 / ET72	6.64 in	235/45R20	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
S 350 BlueTEC · V6, Diesel	9x18	8.5x18	ET33 / ET43	5.80 in	225/65R18 / 235/45R18	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
S 350 BlueTEC · V6, Diesel	9.5x17	8.5x18	ET38 / ET43	6.25 in	255/45R17 / 235/45R18	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
S 350 BlueTEC · V6, Diesel	9.5x18	8.5x18	ET53 / ET43	6.84 in	265/30R18 / 235/45R18	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
S 400 · 3.5L, V6, Hybrid	8x16	7.5x18	ET38 / ET53	5.50 in	225/55R16 / 245/35R18	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
S 400 · 3.5L, V6, Hybrid	8.5x18	7.5x18	ET53	6.34 in	275/55R18 / 245/35R18	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
S 450 · V8, Petrol	8x17	8x18	ET33 / ET48	5.30 in	215/55R17 / 265/35R18	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
S 450 · V8, Petrol	7.5x17	8x18	ET38 / ET48	5.25 in	255/35R17 / 265/35R18	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
S 450 · V8, Petrol	8x18	8x18	ET33 / ET48	5.30 in	275/40R18 / 265/35R18	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
S 500 · 4.7L, V8, Petrol	8.5x18	8x17	ET53 / ET43	6.34 in	255/55R18 / 235/55R17	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
S 500 · 4.7L, V8, Petrol	9.5x19	8x17	ET53 / ET43	6.84 in	245/55R19 / 235/55R17	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
S 500 · 4.7L, V8, Petrol	9.5x19	8x17	ET43	6.44 in	275/25R19 / 235/55R17	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
S 500 4MATIC · 4.7L, V8, Petrol	7.5x16	—	ET33	5.05 in	245/55R16	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
S 500 4MATIC · 4.7L, V8, Petrol	9x17	—	ET43	6.19 in	245/45R17	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
S 500 4MATIC · 4.7L, V8, Petrol	8x19	9x19	ET33 / ET34	5.30 in	235/50R19	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
S 500 4MATIC · 4.7L, V8, Petrol	8.5x19	—	ET38	5.75 in	235/35R19	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
S 600 · 5.5L, V12, Petrol	7.5x19	8x19	ET43 / ET53	5.44 in	265/30R19 / 275/35R19	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
S 600 · 5.5L, V12, Petrol	9x20	8x19	ET53	6.59 in	245/35R20 / 275/35R19	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5

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Real-World 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-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 — 10 documented builds
20-inch — 2 documented builds
21-inch — 1 documented build

13 documented builds.

Diameter

2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class custom wheel setup

Staggered · 20×8.5 ET34 / 20×10 ET40

Documented on a 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Niche Concourse - M885

Front: 20×8.5 ET34
Rear: 20×10 ET40

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 9 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 9 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)

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Staggered · 22×9 / 22×10.5

Documented on a 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Savini BM 8

Front: 22×9 · 235/30R22
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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Staggered · 21×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Lorinser RS8

Front: 21×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 22×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Gianelle Santos 2

Front: 22×? · 245/30R22
Rear: — · 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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Staggered · 22×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Verde Parallax

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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Staggered · 22×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Advanti Prodigo

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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Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Gianelle Santoneo

Front: 20×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

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Staggered · 22×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Niche Stance

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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Staggered · 22×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: GFG Malibu

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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Staggered · 22×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Giovanna Intake

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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Staggered · 22×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Gianelle Cuba-10

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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Staggered · 22×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Savini Cast BM-3

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 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-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.