Wheel Offset on W126
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Wheel Offset on W126
Hi, does anyone here know the exact whell offset of a W126? Actually I was trying to know the offset of a 450SEL 6.9 W116, but since they seem to be the same I'm asking you guys!
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'04 Silverado Z71 - sold all my Benzes and need another!
Also interested in finding out as I am trying to upgrade the wheels on my '84 300SDL (which I bought for mom) and I am curious as to what will fit. Bolt spacing will also be much appreciated. Will the stock wheels off of any other model Benzes fit as well???
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Stock offset on the U.S. 300SD/SDL was 21.5mm. On the Euro it may have been 25.0mm. I'm not sure what you have as you mention an '84 300SDL but there were only U.S. 300SD's until '86.
Most wheels from any chassis after the W126 will NOT work on that car other than many R129 SL wheels. Most stock type sizes will be fine, but if you get an aggressive SL setup it may not.
There are limited wheels still available that will work on that car. Spacers can be used to help with fitment in the rear, but commonly available hubcentric spacers do not fit the W126 front hub.
The bolt pattern is 5x112.
Stock offset on the U.S. 300SD/SDL was 21.5mm. On the Euro it may have been 25.0mm. I'm not sure what you have as you mention an '84 300SDL but there were only U.S. 300SD's until '86.
Most wheels from any chassis after the W126 will NOT work on that car other than many R129 SL wheels. Most stock type sizes will be fine, but if you get an aggressive SL setup it may not.
There are limited wheels still available that will work on that car. Spacers can be used to help with fitment in the rear, but commonly available hubcentric spacers do not fit the W126 front hub.
The bolt pattern is 5x112.
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Thanks for the info. guys. The car isn't mine, I bought it for mom but the stock wheels are crap. I was thinking of putting my stock wheels off of my 97 E420 as the bolt pattern is the same but wasn't sure about the offset. Now it's clear...Thanks again.
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Originally posted by Namtoak
So, anyone knows if 18x8 Offset 35 rims will fit 420 SEL?
So, anyone knows if 18x8 Offset 35 rims will fit 420 SEL?
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No,
You don't want to run ET35 on any W126. You can use spacers in the rear, but not in the front and you'll have a problem.
No,
You don't want to run ET35 on any W126. You can use spacers in the rear, but not in the front and you'll have a problem.
theyve been on for a year, no rubbing, no problems.
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we will find out, my father plans to lower his car soon, i just went and looked at the car, cant find any possible issues until the car is lowered more than a 3 or so inches. only possibilities of rubbing exist on the inside, a problem that can be solved using spacers. there is room on the outside fender. who knows....
i cant find any possibilities for a problem even with lowered suspension. where would the rubbing occur? id like to know so i can check again before my father gets new suspension. maybe i missed something...
i cant find any possibilities for a problem even with lowered suspension. where would the rubbing occur? id like to know so i can check again before my father gets new suspension. maybe i missed something...
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You're right that the problem is on the inside. It's right at the edge of being a problem. We usually don't recommend anything more than an ET31 for the front on a W126 - so the difference to 35 is not much.
There are no commonly available hubcentric spacers that will fit the front wheel hub on a W126. You can machine them to make them work however.
Good luck with the lowering.
There are no commonly available hubcentric spacers that will fit the front wheel hub on a W126. You can machine them to make them work however.
Good luck with the lowering.
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Absolutely, that's a great setup for the W126.
One of the wheels is hard to get right now. Don't remember if it's front or back, but it's on back order to Germany from most everyone.
One of the wheels is hard to get right now. Don't remember if it's front or back, but it's on back order to Germany from most everyone.
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I found one set of 18" AMG wheels that you said they are in back order on ebay. Check it out!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=38662
I found one set of 18" AMG wheels that you said they are in back order on ebay. Check it out!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=38662
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1985 500 SEC,,, 740 il... 95 c 36 ....
oh god helllllp me
i am attempting to hang my self
i have a 1985 500 sec i think it has 140 body stile wheels on it i am not sure but it does rub the driver side fender when going over a bump ( even when going slow)
the wheels on this car are 55 mm off set???? and if so am i correct to assume i need mm set???
also is this term "et " meant to represent offset
petie what is your factory offset spec...... in the owners manual and what year is your sec????
this rope is gettin tight............................
i have a 1985 500 sec i think it has 140 body stile wheels on it i am not sure but it does rub the driver side fender when going over a bump ( even when going slow)
the wheels on this car are 55 mm off set???? and if so am i correct to assume i need mm set???
also is this term "et " meant to represent offset
petie what is your factory offset spec...... in the owners manual and what year is your sec????
this rope is gettin tight............................
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I'm surprised you can even get ET55 wheels on your front wheels without hitting something.
The SEC's need something in the ET20-30 range generally. Anything outside that range and you're inviting problems although certain combinations will work.
The SEC's need something in the ET20-30 range generally. Anything outside that range and you're inviting problems although certain combinations will work.
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1991 560sec. 2005 E55. 2002 g500
we will find out, my father plans to lower his car soon, i just went and looked at the car, cant find any possible issues until the car is lowered more than a 3 or so inches. only possibilities of rubbing exist on the inside, a problem that can be solved using spacers. there is room on the outside fender. who knows....
i cant find any possibilities for a problem even with lowered suspension. where would the rubbing occur? id like to know so i can check again before my father gets new suspension. maybe i missed something...
i cant find any possibilities for a problem even with lowered suspension. where would the rubbing occur? id like to know so i can check again before my father gets new suspension. maybe i missed something...
rear wheels R 45.7 x 21.6 cm / 17.0 x 8.5 in
front tire size 225/40 R 17
rear tire size 255/35 R 17
The et is 35. They are from an clk55 2002. Could you post a pic of what your dads looked like not lowered. The one in the thread doesnt work. Also did you lower it? How did they work out. Please let me know the details. Thank you so much!
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The larget offset you can run on a 126 would be ET30 or below. My stock 15 whold wheels where ET21 and my Aero I's are ET11. You can run spacers for offset >ET30 but some people are against spacers.
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'84 Euro SEC '85 Euro 200T
i am attempting to hang my self
i have a 1985 500 sec i think it has 140 body stile wheels on it i am not sure but it does rub the driver side fender when going over a bump ( even when going slow)
the wheels on this car are 55 mm off set???? and if so am i correct to assume i need mm set???
also is this term "et " meant to represent offset
petie what is your factory offset spec...... in the owners manual and what year is your sec????
this rope is gettin tight............................
i have a 1985 500 sec i think it has 140 body stile wheels on it i am not sure but it does rub the driver side fender when going over a bump ( even when going slow)
the wheels on this car are 55 mm off set???? and if so am i correct to assume i need mm set???
also is this term "et " meant to represent offset
petie what is your factory offset spec...... in the owners manual and what year is your sec????
this rope is gettin tight............................
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Mandrus Rotec rotary forged 17x8 ET25 wrapped in BF Goodrich Sport Comp-2 245/45/17.
1986 560SEL is for sale by the way... Wheels and tires only have a few hundred miles on them.
Here's my story on the car... http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w126...html?highlight=