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Old 08-07-2016, 03:14 AM
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help with wheel and tire swap for 1997 s420

I just acquired a used 1997 s420 with a fair amount of issues so have my hands full. I found a set of wheels and tires off a 2002 e320 they are 18" and offset in back. will they fit my car? rears are 255/35/zr18 and fronts are 225/40zr18.
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I just acquired a used 1997 s420 with a fair amount of issues so have my hands full. I found a set of wheels and tires off a 2002 e320 they are 18" and offset in back. will they fit my car? rears are 255/35/zr18 and fronts are 225/40zr18.
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a little clarification; all wheels are "offset" to some degree. what is the offset? I do not know your answer, but it may help others to guide you.
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As Zax63 stated, need the offset of the rims to determine whether they will fit. Look inside for the ETxx
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help with wheels

the guy I am buying rims from wrote this
Front wheels
8 1/2 wide
6 " to inner of bolt up hub

Rear
9 1/2 wide
6 1/4 to back

does that help?
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The numbers are ET30 and ET 37
will they work?
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Sorry, I didn't see this post. If you go to Tirerack.com or Discounttire.com there is all sorts of info. Input your stock car and they will give you alternate sizes that will fit.
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