2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Wheel Offset

ET35 · ET30

Quick specs

OEM offset
ET35 · ET30
Wheel size
8.5x18 · 8.5x19 · 8.5x17 · 9x20
Bolt pattern
5×112
Center bore
66.6 mm
Tire size
255/40R18 · 255/35R19 · 255/45R17 · 255/30R20

OEM configurations

ConfigurationFrontRearOffsetBackspacingTireBolt patternCenter boreThread
SL 550 · 5.5L, V8, Petrol8.5x188.5x18ET355.63 in255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 550 · 5.5L, V8, Petrol8.5x188.5x18ET30 / ET355.43 in255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 550 · 5.5L, V8, Petrol8.5x198.5x18ET30 / ET355.43 in255/35R19 / 255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 550 · 5.5L, V8, Petrol8.5x198.5x18ET355.63 in255/35R19 / 255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 600 · 5.5L, V8, Petrol8.5x188.5x18ET355.63 in255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 600 · 5.5L, V8, Petrol8.5x188.5x18ET30 / ET355.43 in255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 600 · 5.5L, V8, Petrol8.5x198.5x18ET30 / ET355.43 in255/35R19 / 255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 600 · 5.5L, V8, Petrol8.5x198.5x18ET355.63 in255/35R19 / 255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 280 · 3.0L, V6, Petrol8.5x178.5x18ET355.63 in255/45R17 / 255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 280 · 3.0L, V6, Petrol8.5x188.5x18ET355.63 in255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 280 · 3.0L, V6, Petrol8.5x188.5x18ET30 / ET355.43 in255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 350 · 3.5L, V6, Petrol8.5x178.5x18ET355.63 in255/45R17 / 255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 350 · 3.5L, V6, Petrol8.5x188.5x18ET355.63 in255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 350 · 3.5L, V6, Petrol8.5x188.5x18ET30 / ET355.43 in255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 500 · 5.5L, V8, Petrol8.5x178.5x18ET355.63 in255/45R17 / 255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 500 · 5.5L, V8, Petrol8.5x188.5x18ET30 / ET355.43 in255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 500 · 5.5L, V8, Petrol8.5x188.5x18ET355.63 in255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 600 · 5.5L, V12, Petrol8.5x188.5x18ET355.63 in255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 600 · 5.5L, V12, Petrol8.5x188.5x18ET30 / ET355.43 in255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5

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Wheels and hardware for this vehicle

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Lug hardware

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  • White Knight Chrome M12x1.50 Bulge Acorn Lug Nut, 20 Count

    M12 x 1.5

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  • White Knight 3807BK-20AM Black Chrome M12x1.50 Spline Lug Nut, 20 items

    M12 x 1.5

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Wheel locks

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  • MCGARD Chrome Cone Seat M12 x 1.5 Wheel Locks

    M12 x 1.5 · lock

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  • Gorilla Automotive Wheel Locks With Washer (M12x1.50)

    M12 x 1.5 · lock

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Real-World 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-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 — 9 documented builds

9 documented builds.

2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class custom wheel setup

Staggered · 20×9 / 20×10.5

Documented on a 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-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 18×8.5 ET35 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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

Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

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

Wheel: Vossen VVS-077

Front
20×?
Rear
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8.5 ET35 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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

Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

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

Wheel: Gianelle Cairo

Front
20×?
Rear
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8.5 ET35 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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

Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

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

Wheel: Vossen VVS-075

Front
20×?
Rear
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8.5 ET35 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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

Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

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

Wheel: GFG Mykonos

Front
20×?
Rear
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8.5 ET35 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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

Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

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

Wheel: Vossen CV2

Front
20×?
Rear
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8.5 ET35 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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

Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

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

Wheel: Vossen VVS-084

Front
20×?
Rear
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8.5 ET35 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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

Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

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

Wheel: Giovanna Lisbon

Front
20×?
Rear
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8.5 ET35 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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

Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

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

Wheel: Vossen VVS-077

Front
20×?
Rear
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8.5 ET35 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Diameter +2" vs OEM

More specs for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-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.