1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Bolt Pattern & Tire Size
The 1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 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 Sprinter has a 5x130 bolt pattern, an OEM tire size of 225/70R15, and a 84.1mm center bore.
Other years of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Engine & Trim Levels
Detailed tire and wheel breakdown for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Tire geometry â 225/70R15
The 225/70R15 fitted to the 1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has a section width of 225mm and an aspect ratio of 70%, mounted on a 15-inch rim. That gives a sidewall height of 157.5mm (6.20") and an overall outside diameter of 696.0mm (27.40"). At highway speed this tire completes roughly 457 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 Sprinter while keeping the speedometer accurate, target a 235/62R16 (plus-one). For a softer ride or winter setup, a 215/79R14 (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 Sprinter uses a 5x130 bolt pattern with a 84.1mm hub bore. Safe rim width range for the OEM tire is 5.5J â 6.5J, and offsets in the ET70 â ET80 window will clear suspension and fender without rubbing on most setups.
Tire pressure guidance
Manufacturer-recommended cold tire pressure for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 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 Sprinter 312D use?
The 1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 312D uses 225/70R15 tires as standard equipment.
What is the bolt pattern of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?
The 1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has a 5x130 bolt pattern with a center bore of 84.1mm.
What is the wheel offset of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?
The 1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has a wheel offset of ET75.
Other Vehicles with 5x130 Bolt Pattern
The following vehicles share the same 5x130 bolt pattern as the 1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, making wheel interchangeability possible (verify offset and center bore before swapping).