Mercedes V Class (Vito) wheel fitment — Vito I W638
Overview
The Mercedes-Benz Vito (W638) is a mid-sized light commercial vehicle produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1996 to 2003. It was available as a panel van, chassis cab, or multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), carrying cargo or up to eight passengers. Positioned between the larger Sprinter and smaller Citan in the Mercedes lineup, it offered diesel and gasoline engines with front-wheel drive. The Vito Traveliner/V-Class/Viano variant provided passenger accommodations, featuring less van-like characteristics such as a more spacious seating capacity.
History & notable variants
The first generation of the Vito was introduced in 1996 and produced until 2003. It received a battery-electric variant, the Vito 108 E, unveiled in July 1996. The vehicle competed with models like the Citroën Jumpy, Peugeot Expert, Volkswagen Transporter, Fiat Scudo, Ford Transit, Hyundai H-1, Opel Vivaro, Renault Trafic, Toyota Hiace, and GAZ Sobol.
Mercedes V Class (Vito) wheel fitment
Everything below is what the fit-check uses for Mercedes V Class (Vito) wheel fitment: the factory bolt spec first, then the width and offset window that clears the arches and the brakes on the Mercedes Vito (I) W638.
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x112 |
| Centre bore | 66.6 mm |
| Bolt / thread | M14x1.5 (bolts) |
| Wheel-bolt torque | 120 Nm |
| Seat type | radius |
| Factory setup | square |
| TPMS | none |
Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:
| Position | Width | Offset |
|---|---|---|
| Front | 6J–9J | ET9–ET67 |
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.
UK popularity & demand
Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 12,773 Mercedes V Class (Vito) range on UK roads, placing it in the top 13% of car models by volume across our fitment database.
That makes Mercedes V Class (Vito) 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.
Body styles & production
| Produced | 1995–2003 |
Factory colours
Trim levels
Reliability & owner notes
- Pros: Available in various body styles; spacious interior for passenger and cargo configurations; diesel and gasoline engine options
- Cons: Van-like design may be a drawback for some users seeking more car-like features