2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Bolt Pattern & Tire Size
The 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class OEM tire size, bolt pattern, and wheel specifications are listed below. All data is based on industry-standard OEM reference specifications.
The 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has a 5x112 bolt pattern, an OEM tire size of 215/55R16, and a 66.6mm center bore.
Other years of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Engine & Trim Levels
Detailed tire and wheel breakdown for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Tire geometry â 215/55R16
The 215/55R16 fitted to the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has a section width of 215mm and an aspect ratio of 55%, mounted on a 16-inch rim. That gives a sidewall height of 118.3mm (4.66") and an overall outside diameter of 642.9mm (25.31"). At highway speed this tire completes roughly 495 revolutions per kilometre, which is what your speedometer and odometer are calibrated against.
Plus-sizing window
If you want to upsize wheels on the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class while keeping the speedometer accurate, target a 225/47R17 (plus-one). For a softer ride or winter setup, a 205/64R15 (minus-one) keeps the overall diameter within Âą3% of stock, which is the industry tolerance for ABS and stability control to stay calibrated.
Wheel fitment specs
The 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class uses a 5x112 bolt pattern with a 66.6mm hub bore. Safe rim width range for the OEM tire is 7.0J â 8.0J, and offsets in the ET36 â ET46 window will clear suspension and fender without rubbing on most setups.
Tire pressure guidance
Manufacturer-recommended cold tire pressure for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is printed on the driver-side door jamb sticker â always defer to that value, not to the maximum pressure printed on the tire sidewall. Check pressure monthly and before long trips; under-inflation by 20% can reduce tread life by 25%.
OEM Wheel & Tire Specs
Frequently Asked Questions
What tire size does the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E430 use?
The 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E430 uses 215/55R16 tires as standard equipment.
What tire size does the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55 AMG use?
The 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55 AMG uses 245/40ZR18 tires as standard equipment.
What is the bolt pattern of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
The 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has a 5x112 bolt pattern with a center bore of 66.6mm.
What is the wheel offset of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
The 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has a wheel offset of ET41.
Other Vehicles with 5x112 Bolt Pattern
The following vehicles share the same 5x112 bolt pattern as the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, making wheel interchangeability possible (verify offset and center bore before swapping).