Mercedes GLA-Class wheel fitment — GLA 45 AMG X156

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 2016–2019

The Mercedes GLA 45 AMG X156 (2016–2019) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 66.6 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts. It accepts ~7.5J–9J wheels at ET30–ET45. That is the short version of Mercedes GLA-Class wheel fitment; the full picture is below.

Overview

The Mercedes-Benz GLE, formerly known as the M-Class (W163), is a mid-size luxury SUV produced by Mercedes-Benz since 1997. The first generation W163 was a body-on-frame SUV and was manufactured until December 2004. It was built in Tuscaloosa, Alabama at the Mercedes-Benz U.S. International plant from February 1997 onwards, with Magna Steyr also building it in Graz, Austria for the European market between 1999 and 2002.

History & notable variants

The W163 was launched on 19 February 1997 in North America as the ML 320. It featured electronic stability control and front- and side-impact airbags, earning high marks in crash tests. The M-Class received a facelift for the 2002 model year with styling updates and new engine options.

Mercedes GLA-Class wheel fitment

Everything below is what the fit-check uses for Mercedes GLA-Class wheel fitment: the factory bolt spec first, then the width and offset window that clears the arches and the brakes on the Mercedes GLA 45 AMG X156.

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

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

Body styles & production

Factory colours

Trim levels

Reliability & owner notes

• Pros: First luxury SUV with electronic stability control; High marks in crash tests
• Cons: Substandard quality at launch led to nickname 'Alabama Trashcan'
• Common issues: Quality issues resolved over time, especially after 2001 facelift