By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 2008–2015
Mercedes GLK-Class wheel fitment at a glance — The Mercedes GLK-Class 204X (2008–2015) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 66.6 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts torqued to ~110 Nm. It accepts ~8J–9J wheels at ET38–ET56 front; staggered setups run 9.5J–11J rear (ET38–ET55).
Overview
The Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class (model code X204) is a compact luxury crossover SUV produced from 2008 to 2015, debuting at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show. The name GLK is an acronym for Geländewagen Luxus Kompaktklasse, taking its name from the larger Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, which in turn was named after the G-Wagen or Geländewagen. Thus, the GL is the luxury-oriented version of the G, and GLK is the compact version of the GL.
Mercedes GLK-Class wheel fitment
Mercedes GLK-Class wheel fitment for the Mercedes GLK-Class 204X (2008–2015): the factory PCD, centre bore and bolt spec, then the aftermarket width and offset window we fit to.
Bolt pattern (PCD)
5x112
Centre bore
66.6 mm
Bolt / thread
M14x1.5 (bolts)
Wheel-bolt torque
110 Nm
Seat type
radius
Factory setup
staggered
TPMS
direct
Run-flat
Yes
Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:
Position
Width
Offset
Front
8J–9J
ET38–ET56
Rear (staggered)
9.5J–11J
ET38–ET55
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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History & notable variants
In 2015, the GLK-Class was replaced by the GLC as per the revised nomenclature adopted by the brand. Under this scheme, SUVs use the base name 'GL', followed by the model's placement in Mercedes-Benz hierarchy. The 'G' is for Geländewagen (German for off-road vehicle) and alludes to the long-running G-Wagen. This is followed by the letter 'L' that acts as a linkage with the letter 'C'—the GLC being the SUV equivalent to the C-Class.
Reliability & owner notes
Pros: Compact luxury crossover SUV; shares the C-Class W204 platform; comprehensive restraint system with seatbelt tensioners and nine airbags
Cons: Not sold in RHD markets due to driveshaft conflict with steering column on 4WD versions
