2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Wheel Offset

ET17–ET46 (12 configs)

Quick specs

OEM offset
ET17–ET46 (12 configs)
Wheel size
Multiple — see configurations
Bolt pattern
5×112
Center bore
66.6 mm
Tire size
Multiple — see configurations

OEM configurations

ConfigurationFrontRearOffsetBackspacingTireBolt patternCenter boreThread
SL 400 · 3.0L, V6, Petrol8x178.5x18ET30 / ET365.18 in255/45R17 / 255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 400 · 3.0L, V6, Petrol8.5x188.5x18ET365.67 in255/45R18 / 255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 400 · 3.0L, V6, Petrol8.5x188.5x18ET365.67 in255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 400 · 3.0L, V6, Petrol8.5x178.5x18ET26 / ET365.27 in235/55R17 / 255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 550 · 4.7L, V8, Petrol8.5x188.5x18ET365.67 in255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 550 · 4.7L, V8, Petrol8.5x198.5x18ET35 / ET365.63 in255/35R19 / 255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 550 · 4.7L, V8, Petrol8.5x198.5x18ET365.67 in255/35R19 / 255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 550 · 4.7L, V8, Petrol8.5x198.5x18ET35 / ET365.63 in255/40R19 / 255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 550 · 4.7L, V8, Petrol9x198.5x18ET27 / ET365.56 in255/35R19 / 255/40R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 500 · 4.7L, V8, Petrol8.5x177.5x17ET415.86 in265/30R17 / 275/40R175x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 400 (DBA-231466) · 3.0L, V6, Petrol9x178.5x19ET46 / ET416.31 in265/55R17 / 235/45R195x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 400 (DBA-231466) · 3.0L, V6, Petrol9.5x198.5x19ET46 / ET416.56 in245/30R19 / 235/45R195x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 550 (CBA-231473) · 4.7L, V8, Petrol8x188x18ET415.61 in235/25R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 550 (CBA-231473) · 4.7L, V8, Petrol9.5x188x18ET26 / ET415.77 in255/50R18 / 235/25R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 550 (CBA-231473) · 4.7L, V8, Petrol8x208x18ET46 / ET415.81 in235/45R20 / 235/25R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 550 (CBA-231473) · 4.7L, V8, Petrol7.5x198x18ET30 / ET414.93 in255/25R19 / 235/25R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 550 (CBA-231473) · 4.7L, V8, Petrol9x198x18ET32 / ET415.76 in235/45R19 / 235/25R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
SL 550 (CBA-231473) · 4.7L, V8, Petrol9.5x218x18ET40 / ET416.32 in275/20R21 / 235/25R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5

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Wheels and hardware for this vehicle

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Lug hardware

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  • 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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Wheel locks

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Real-World 2016 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:

  • 19-inch — 1 documented build
  • 20-inch — 1 documented build

2 documented builds.

2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class custom wheel setup

Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: TSW Valencia

Front
20×?
Rear
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×9.5 ET46 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Diameter +1" vs OEM
2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class custom wheel setup

Staggered · 19×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: RSR R702

Front
19×?
Rear
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×9.5 ET46 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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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.