2003 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size: 7.5x17 · 8x18 · 8.5x19 · 9x20
Offset: ET46 · ET44 · ET40
Backspacing: 5.56 in · 5.73 in · 5.98 in · 6.07 in
Bolt pattern: 5×112
Center bore: 66.6 mm
Thread: M14×1.5
Tire size: 225/55R17 · 245/45R18 · 245/40R19 · 255/35R20

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Configuration

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OEM configurations

Configuration	Front	Rear	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
CL 500 · 5.0L, M 113 E50, V8, Petrol	7.5x17	8x18	ET46 / ET44	5.56 in	225/55R17 / 245/45R18	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
CL 500 · 5.0L, M 113 E50, V8, Petrol	8x18	8x18	ET44	5.73 in	245/45R18	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
CL 600 BiTurbo · 5.5L, M 275 E55 AL, V12, Petrol	8x18	8x18	ET44	5.73 in	245/45R18	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
CL 600 BiTurbo · 5.5L, M 275 E55 AL, V12, Petrol	8.5x19	8x18	ET44	5.98 in	245/40R19 / 245/45R18	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5
CL 600 BiTurbo · 5.5L, M 275 E55 AL, V12, Petrol	9x20	8x18	ET40 / ET44	6.07 in	255/35R20 / 245/45R18	5x112	66.6 mm	M14 x 1.5

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Real-World 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL-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 — 1 documented build
22-inch — 1 documented build

2 documented builds.

2003 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class custom wheel setup

Staggered · 22×9 / 22×10.5

Documented on a 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Niche Milan M135

Front: 22×9 · 235/30R22
Rear: 22×10.5 · 275/25R22

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET44 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +4" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Giovanna Cuomo

Front: 20×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET44 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +2" vs OEM

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More specs for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Each OEM row is a catalog configuration. Offset ranges are not collapsed when the database has exact setups. Documented aftermarket builds are observed setups only — not universal fit or clearance confirmation.