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Old Aug 1, 2017 | 12:12 AM
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Will an 18" x 8.5 wheel fit?

Looking at some wheels that are 18" x 8.5" 45mm offset. I'm just wondering if an 8.5 wide will fit up front with say a 225 or 235 tire?

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Old Sep 24, 2017 | 12:36 AM
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2012 C350 Coupe RWD
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I have a 2012 C350 coupe which is fitted with 8.5 " X 18" AMG whells fitted with 225/40 tires. No issues.
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Looking at some wheels that are 18" x 8.5" 45mm offset. I'm just wondering if an 8.5 wide will fit up front with say a 225 or 235 tire?

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Old Sep 25, 2017 | 10:42 PM
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I have a 2012 C350 coupe which is fitted with 8.5 " X 18" AMG whells fitted with 225/40 tires. No issues.
is this 8.5 on the fronts?, or do you mean the rears? I have AMG wheels as well, but the fronts are 8" and rears are 8.5.
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Originally Posted by bigrob126
is this 8.5 on the fronts?, or do you mean the rears? I have AMG wheels as well, but the fronts are 8" and rears are 8.5.
I have the twin double 5 spoke rims. All are 8.5" No issues with clearance
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I have the twin double 5 spoke rims. All are 8.5" No issues with clearance
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