Will I rub

tym4rnr · 05-01-2012, 05:25 AM

I have a totally stock 94 e30 wagon (195/65/15) and am going to be purchasing a 17" rim/tire combo (non sport 5-hole) from a w210. I believe the rims are 17x7.5 et37 and I know the tires mounted on them are 235/45/17. Will I have any rubbing issues with the 235's if I keep the stock ride height? Also, will I need to get different lugs to mount them properly or will I be safe with the originals? Input is greatly appreciated & thanks, in advance.

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RHW · 05-01-2012, 05:56 AM

Will be close, I would guess that with a fully refreshed $uspension, they would not rub, but you also might need to roll fenders a tad.

tym4rnr · 05-01-2012, 06:34 AM

Thanks for your answer. Am i right in assuming I will not need to change the stock lugs for ones of differing length? I am planning a suspension refresh/upgrade once the included tires need replacement.

RHW · 05-01-2012, 07:52 AM

I did not answer that because I am not sure.

There are many different lengths for the common wheels that fit these cars. I've collected a bagful of assorted length sets...after a few disappointing attempts to mount assorted wheels and realizing I needed different lug lengths.

Someone here might know, and the lugs that came off would be a good starting place to look.

05-01-2012, 05:56 AM	#2
RHW MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North NJ Posts: 1,234 Drives: 94 Wagon and 94 Cabriolet	Will be close, I would guess that with a fully refreshed $uspension, they would not rub, but you also might need to roll fenders a tad. __________________ 1994 S124 in 2012

05-01-2012, 07:52 AM	#4
RHW MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North NJ Posts: 1,234 Drives: 94 Wagon and 94 Cabriolet	I did not answer that because I am not sure. There are many different lengths for the common wheels that fit these cars. I've collected a bagful of assorted length sets...after a few disappointing attempts to mount assorted wheels and realizing I needed different lug lengths. Someone here might know, and the lugs that came off would be a good starting place to look. __________________ 1994 S124 in 2012

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05-01-2012, 06:34 AM	#3
tym4rnr Junior Member 1994 w124 wagon My Garage Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 62 Drives: w210 E55, w124 wagon	Thanks for your answer. Am i right in assuming I will not need to change the stock lugs for ones of differing length? I am planning a suspension refresh/upgrade once the included tires need replacement.

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