What size wheels fit a Mercedes G-Class 463 Facelift?

Roughly 7.5J–10J (ET20–ET50).

How many Mercedes G Class are there on UK roads?

Approximately 1,469 Mercedes G Class are licensed in the UK, according to DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025).

Mercedes G Class wheel fitment — G-Class 463 Facelift

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 1979–present

Mercedes G Class wheel fitment at a glance — The Mercedes G-Class 463 Facelift (1979–present) uses a 5x130 bolt pattern, 84.1 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts torqued to ~130 Nm. It accepts ~7.5J–10J wheels at ET20–ET50.

Overview

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, colloquially known as the G-Wagon or G-Wagen (as an abbreviation of Geländewagen), is a four-wheel drive luxury SUV sold by Mercedes-Benz. Originally developed as a military off-roader in 1972 and later offered as a civilian vehicle in 1979, it has evolved into one of Daimler's longest-produced vehicles with boxy styling and body-on-frame construction. Despite the introduction of an intended replacement, the unibody SUV Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in 2006, the G-Class remains in production. In 2018, a second-generation W463 was introduced with heavily revised chassis, powertrain, body, and interior.

Mercedes G Class wheel fitment

Mercedes G Class wheel fitment for the Mercedes G-Class 463 Facelift (1979–present): the factory PCD, centre bore and bolt spec, then the aftermarket width and offset window we fit to.

Bolt pattern (PCD)	5x130
Centre bore	84.1 mm
Bolt / thread	M14x1.5 (bolts)
Wheel-bolt torque	130 Nm
Seat type	radius
Factory setup	square
TPMS	direct
Run-flat	Yes

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

Position	Width	Offset
Front	7.5J–10J	ET20–ET50

As a rule, each extra 1J of width wants roughly +8–10 ET to keep the wheel tucked. The exact offset and any spacer are confirmed by the fit-check.

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UK popularity & demand

~1,469 Mercedes G Class licensed on UK roads — top 27% of models by volume.

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 1,469 Mercedes G Class on UK roads, placing it in the top 27% of car models by volume across our fitment database.

That makes Mercedes G Class wheel fitment a high-demand spec to keep in stock. It is one reason we track it here.

Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.

Engines & drivetrain

Variant	Engine	Fuel	Power	Drive
280 GE AMG	2.7L M 110.994	petrol	134 hp	AWD
280 GE	2.7L M 110.994	petrol	115 hp	AWD
230 GE 2.6 Brabus	2.6L M 102.981 Brabus	petrol	114 hp	AWD
230 GE	2.3L M 102.981	petrol	92 hp	AWD
200 GE (Italy only)	2.0L M 102.964	petrol	87 hp	AWD
230 G	2.3L M 115.973	petrol	66 hp	AWD
300 GD	2.9L OM 617	diesel	65 hp	AWD
250 GD	2.5L OM 602	diesel	62 hp	AWD
240 GD	2.4L OM 616	diesel	53 hp	AWD

Performance

Variant	Power	0–62 mph	Top speed
200 GE (Italy only)	87 hp	18 s	93 mph
230 G	66 hp	26 s	80 mph
230 GE	92 hp	17 s	95 mph
280 GE	115 hp	14 s	103 mph
230 GE 2.6 Brabus	114 hp	14.7 s	98 mph
280 GE AMG	134 hp	14 s	103 mph
240 GD	53 hp	32 s	72 mph
250 GD	62 hp	27 s	80 mph
300 GD	65 hp	27 s	80 mph

Dimensions

Height	3913 mm
Wheelbase	2400 mm
Kerb weight	3913 kg

Body styles & production

Body styles	SUV
Produced	1979–present

Trim levels

W463

Factory colours

BlackPolar WhiteBrilliant Silver Metallic

History & notable variants

The development of the G-Class started in 1972 with Daimler-Benz and Steyr-Daimler-Puch in Graz, Austria. The first drivable prototype began testing in 1974, and production commenced in 1975. By 1986, over 50,000 units had been produced. In 2018, the second-generation W463 was introduced with significant updates.

Reliability & owner notes

Pros: Boxy styling, body-on-frame construction, three fully locking differentials
Cons: High fuel consumption, limited passenger space