Europa Gray-Market G-Wagon biggest tire size: stock and lifted
The biggest tire owners run on a Mercedes-Benz Europa International Gs at every lift height, with the trimming it takes, the wheel specs you need and the lift kits that get you there.
About 33 inches. An Expedition Portal owner runs 275/70R18 on an unlifted 2000 G 500 and only rubbed on aftermarket ET63 wheels. Another runs 285/65R18 with a slight rub at full left lock. Another owner says up to about 32 inches should clear with no rubbing. Have the tire size re-coded with Mercedes diagnostics so the speedometer and ESP stay accurate.
Biggest Europa Gray-Market G-Wagon tire at every lift
| LIFT | BIGGEST TIRE | WHAT IT TAKES |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 275/70R18 (≈33 in) | Expedition Portal owners report no rub on sensible offsets; 285/65R18 rubs slightly at full left lock, and ET63 aftermarket wheels rubbed. Re-code the tire size afterwards |
| 2.5 in (60 mm) | 33 in | Eurowise's recommended maximum for its 60 mm W463 kit, which it lists for the G 500, G 55, G 550 and G 63, so confirm parts fit a 1990s Europa G. Eurowise notes only light wheel-well trimming with its King shock option |
| 4 in (100 mm) | 35 in | Eurowise's recommendation for 100 mm of lift; its 100 mm kit is listed for 2002-on trucks, so confirm parts fit a 1990s Europa G. Above 4 in, extended brake lines are required |
Europa Gray-Market G-Wagon wheel and tire specs
| Factory tire sizes | 265/70R16 (16-inch wheels) · 265/60R18 (18-inch wheels) |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern | 5x130 |
| Center bore | 84.1 mm |
| Wheel offset | ET35–63 compatible range (2001 G 500) |
| Lug thread | M14x1.5 bolts |
| Lug-nut torque | 96 lb-ft (130 N·m) |
Lift kits, wheels and tires for the Europa Gray-Market G-Wagon
Lift springs and better shocks to clear 33s and carry overland weight.
Fitment comes from owners and specialists; wheel width, offset, trimming and bump stops change what fits. Check clearance at full lock and full flex before you buy. Some links are affiliate links.