1998 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Bolt Pattern & Tire Size
The 1998 Mercedes-Benz G-Class OEM tire size, bolt pattern, and wheel specifications are listed below. All data is based on industry-standard OEM reference specifications.
The 1998 Mercedes-Benz G-Class has a 5x130 bolt pattern, an OEM tire size of 265/60R18, and a 84.1mm center bore.
Other years of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class
1998 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Engine & Trim Levels
Detailed tire and wheel breakdown for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Tire geometry â 265/60R18
The 265/60R18 fitted to the 1998 Mercedes-Benz G-Class has a section width of 265mm and an aspect ratio of 60%, mounted on a 18-inch rim. That gives a sidewall height of 159.0mm (6.26") and an overall outside diameter of 775.2mm (30.52"). At highway speed this tire completes roughly 411 revolutions per kilometre, which is what your speedometer and odometer are calibrated against.
Plus-sizing window
If you want to upsize wheels on the 1998 Mercedes-Benz G-Class while keeping the speedometer accurate, target a 275/53R19 (plus-one). For a softer ride or winter setup, a 255/67R17 (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 1998 Mercedes-Benz G-Class uses a 5x130 bolt pattern with a 84.1mm hub bore. Safe rim width range for the OEM tire is 7.0J â 8.0J, and offsets in the ET38 â ET48 window will clear suspension and fender without rubbing on most setups.
Tire pressure guidance
Manufacturer-recommended cold tire pressure for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz G-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 1998 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G500 use?
The 1998 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G500 uses 265/60R18 tires as standard equipment.
What is the bolt pattern of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz G-Class?
The 1998 Mercedes-Benz G-Class has a 5x130 bolt pattern with a center bore of 84.1mm.
What is the wheel offset of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz G-Class?
The 1998 Mercedes-Benz G-Class has a wheel offset of ET43.
Other Vehicles with 5x130 Bolt Pattern
The following vehicles share the same 5x130 bolt pattern as the 1998 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, making wheel interchangeability possible (verify offset and center bore before swapping).