PGT

Hi - now that spring is nigh, I'd like to order some wheels for my '14 E550. Since its 4Matic, I don't much see the point in a staggered set but all the AMG replicas I'm finding are staggered or a generic offset (i.e. ET35).

Is there anything that precludes running a staggered set on the 4MATIC cars?

Tjdehya

There isn't, but as a precaution the forum recommendation is to make sure that the overall diameter is very close (withing .2 of each other)
If you want to be completely safe then you can make sure that the overall diameter is exactly the same (like me ). Check the tire manufacturer for the overall diameter.

DerekACS

Also, check the quality and country of origin for the alloy wheels. I, for one, would never put Chinese made wheels (or tires) on my car.

threeMBs

I would agree on tires (at this time, but I'm sure it will be OK in the not so distant future), but not on rims. Where do you think most of the wheels that reputable companies (like the Tirack) sell are made? For example, many lower priced OZ Racing (an Italian company with long established F1 and other motorsport ties) are made in China. I used to have 19" AMG replicas (country of origin not known, but most likely China) and they were of high quality and most importantly very strong (hence not light).

To the OP, staggered wheels are perfectly fine on MB's 4matics as long as the staggered tires are used and fronts/rears are within ideally .1" (or .2" at the most, as was stated above) of each other. The only question is if there's a benefit (other than maybe looks if one is in different front/rear look thing) of using staggered on E550 4M.

PeterUbers

don't like the OEM rims?

Tjdehya

Some people like to customize the look of their vehicle, which may include pair of wide tires on the rear wheels.

PGT

lots of OEM rims are made in China; they subsidized manufacturing of light alloy wheels in the 1990's to the point that US suppliers closed shop or moved to China.

Besides...I bought two sets of AMG wheels for my '10 E550 Coupe (and paid $Texa$ for them). This car is a lease...hence my desire not to spend a lot of $$ this time around. I'm only getting them for summer duty...the stock 18's will be for winter use.

PGT

which is a bit silly on an AWD car

GoBlando

Keep in mind when shopping to buy a tire pattern that will allow you rotate them to the other side of the car. The camber is aggressive on our vehicles and it will wear the inside of the tire very quickly if it can't be rotated.

PGT

any idea what the OEM wheel specs are?

usamuscle

I have the E63 wheels off a 14 e63s with 285 and 255. Car drives great. Debating lowering it.

Munich77

Interesting - I wonder how regular 4matic would handle staggered wheels.

PGT

any info on stock specs? 18x8 or 18x8.5?

Jeffy

I believe the CLS550 4Matic comes with staggered wheels/tires 245/285.

CHATMANR

Any updates on this? I'd like to buy a E250 and throw OEM staggered wheels on it.

aaacsdai

I have staggered because it looks cool, other than that there is no performance gain, especially on a 4-MATIC where you will not use about 40 of the 285's when set up with 245-285, even 245-265's will be pleasing to the eye if that is the desired result-it was mine. Also seems the 265's are harder to find then 275 or 285 now days because of the staggered BM's. Rotation is impossible-so cost effect is out the window. Rim selection not so good as well-offset is impossible with out a kit. PGT, I am still waiting for the Chinese to build me some new OLD MB OEM's (PeterUbers- I am an old fart).