W461 G-Wagon biggest tire size: stock and lifted
The biggest tire owners run on a Mercedes-Benz G-Class W461 at every lift height, with the trimming it takes, the wheel specs you need and the lift kits that get you there.
The G 300 CDI Professional comes on 265/75R16s, about 31.6 inches. On narrow-body Gs, an Expedition Portal owner runs 235/85R16s (about 32 inches) on the standard steel wheels, which is a sensible no-lift ceiling. Beyond that you're into lift springs: GwagenParts' ROGUE spring listing talks about 33- and 35-inch tires, and warns that bigger tires can trigger ABS and ESP warnings.
Biggest W461 G-Wagon tire at every lift
| LIFT | BIGGEST TIRE | WHAT IT TAKES |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 235/85R16 (≈32 in) | An Expedition Portal owner runs 235/85R16s on standard steel wheels on a narrow-body G, which is a sensible no-lift ceiling. Beyond that you need lift springs, and bigger tires can trigger ABS/ESP warnings on later trucks. |
W461 G-Wagon wheel and tire specs
| Factory tire sizes | 215/80R16 or 255/75R15 (1993 230 GE / 290 GD listings) · 265/75R16 (G 300 CDI Professional) |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern | 5x130 |
| Center bore | 84.1 mm |
| Lug thread | M14x1.5 |
Lift kits, wheels and tires for the W461 G-Wagon
A little extra clearance and damping for trucks that carry weight on corrugations.
Lift a G more than about 4 inches and the front driveshaft angle causes binding and vibration. A double-cardan shaft fixes it.
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.