Mercedes G-Class 463 side profile — Mercedes G Class wheel fitment

Mercedes G Class wheel fitment — G-Class 463

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 1990–2008
Mercedes G Class wheel fitment at a glance — The Mercedes G-Class 463 (1990–2008) 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, also known as the G-Wagon or G-Wagen (abbreviation of Geländewagen), is a luxury SUV with military origins. Developed in 1972 and first introduced to civilian markets in 1979, it has since evolved into one of Daimler's longest-running models. The W463 generation, produced from 1990 to 2018, marked a significant shift towards luxury with features like air conditioning, cruise control, and more refined interiors. Built on the body-on-frame platform, this generation featured three fully locking differentials, making it highly capable off-road. It was assembled in Graz, Austria by Magna Steyr.

Mercedes G Class wheel fitment

Mercedes G Class wheel fitment for the Mercedes G-Class 463 (1990–2008): the factory PCD, centre bore and bolt spec, then the aftermarket width and offset window we fit to.

Bolt pattern (PCD)5x130
Centre bore84.1 mm
Bolt / threadM14x1.5 (bolts)
Wheel-bolt torque130 Nm
Seat typeradius
Factory setupsquare
TPMSnone
Run-flatYes

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

PositionWidthOffset
Front7.5J–10JET20–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

VariantEngineFuelPowerDrive
280 GE AMG2.7L M 110.994petrol134 hpAWD
280 GE2.7L M 110.994petrol115 hpAWD
230 GE 2.6 Brabus2.6L M 102.981 2.6 Brabuspetrol114 hpAWD
230 GE2.3L M 102.981petrol92 hpAWD
200 GE (Italy only)2.0L M 102.964 E20petrol87 hpAWD
230 G2.3L M 115.973petrol66 hpAWD
300 GD2.9L OM 617diesel65 hpAWD
250 GD2.5L OM 602diesel62 hpAWD
240 GD2.4L OM 616diesel53 hpAWD

Performance

VariantPower0–62 mphTop speed
200 GE (Italy only)87 hp18 s93 mph
230 G66 hp26 s80 mph
230 GE92 hp17 s95 mph
280 GE115 hp14 s103 mph
230 GE 2.6 Brabus114 hp14.7 s98 mph
280 GE AMG134 hp14 s103 mph
240 GD53 hp32 s72 mph
250 GD62 hp27 s79 mph
300 GD65 hp27 s80 mph

Dimensions

Height3913 mm
Wheelbase2400 mm
Kerb weight3913 kg

Body styles & production

Body stylesSUV
Produced1990–2008

Trim levels

G 280 CDIG 300 CDIG 500

Factory colours

BlackPolar WhiteBrilliant Silver MetallicGinstergelbPearl Gray MetallicGalinitgrauPastellweissGrauweissKaschmirbeigeArctic WhiteSteingrauSinabeige MetallicPostgelb HollandBastgelbAnthrazitgrau MetallicBlauschwarz MetallicLkw Silber MetallicWeissaluminium MetallicLindgruenGraphitgrau

History & notable variants

In 1989, Mercedes-Benz introduced a new model variant with permanent four-wheel drive and optional ABS at the Frankfurt International Motor Show to celebrate the G Model's tenth anniversary. The W463 generation saw major refinements including improved powertrains, better driving dynamics, and enhanced luxury features. Notable variants included the powerful G 500 and the high-performance G 55 AMG introduced in 1999. This generation was succeeded by a second-generation model in 2018.

Reliability & owner notes