Mercedes SL-Class wheel fitment — R230

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 2002–2006

The Mercedes R230 (2002–2006) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 66.6 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts. It accepts ~8.5J–9J wheels at ET15–ET37 front; staggered setups run 9J–11J rear (ET15–ET48). That is the short version of Mercedes SL-Class wheel fitment; the full picture is below.

Overview

The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is a grand touring sports car manufactured by Mercedes-Benz since 1954, with the designation 'SL' deriving from the German term 'Super-Leicht', meaning 'Super Light'. The REFERENCE does not provide specific details about the generation of the Mercedes Sl 230 within this context. It covers various generations including W198 and W121 (1954–1963), W113 (1963–1971), R107 (1971–1989), R129 (1989–2001), R230 (2000–2011), and R231 (2011–2020). The REFERENCE does not specify the exact generation or production years for a 'Mercedes Sl 230'.

Mercedes SL-Class wheel fitment

Start with the hub. The Mercedes R230 spec table gives the bolt pattern and bore; the second table is the aftermarket window for Mercedes SL-Class wheel fitment.

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

Width and offset move together: roughly 8 to 10 ET more for every extra 1J keeps the wheel inside the arch. Final offset and any spacer come from the fit-check.

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