Has anyone installed 2007+ E500 rims (17") on a 96 C220

Apr 3, 2009 | 04:37 PM

jcanlas

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1996 C220

Has anyone installed 2007+ E500 rims (17") on a 96 C220

And did it require any modifications (spacers, shorter bolts)?

and what is the max tire size I could could use.

These are the rims in question...

They currently have 245/45R17's mounted on all four

Thanks in advance for any assistance.

Apr 4, 2009 | 12:44 PM

theoriinalmrp

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I have a W202 with 235x35x19 rims&tyres on, plus it's the Sport model (Lower than the rest of the C class range) and its pretty much borderline. 245's are pretty wide, and being a 45 profile may make them bigger than mine overall - or pretty close. You should be ok. Can't you test them first?

Apr 4, 2009 | 07:58 PM

PhilfromPA

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300E 3.2

Are you on a stock suspenion setup? What are the dimensions of the wheels? 245 sounds kind of iffy but I'm sure others can help weigh in with more background info

Apr 6, 2009 | 05:19 PM

jcanlas

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1996 C220

thanks for the responses. i ended up using universal 26mm bolts from Autozone and putting 205/50/17's in the front. might change the rears to 215/50/17's - but the 245's fit just fine now (just a tad wider looking than the fronts)

Apr 8, 2009 | 02:37 AM

jnolte

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744 C36 AMG,040 C43 AMG, CLK55 208, CLS55 IWC, CLK500 Rocketbunny widebody

245 is too wide for the front, max 235. Also the bolt size for the new e-class is m14, and w202 is m12 so the wheel will not bolt correctly and be dangerous.

Apr 8, 2009 | 04:57 PM

jcanlas

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here they are installed (before and after)...

the bolts i used are 12mm x 1.5, 26mm thread length ball seat - sold at Autozone.

Apr 22, 2009 | 08:11 AM

neshmn

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CLS350 ///AMG

how much you payed 17"???

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Apr 26, 2009 | 10:51 PM

esensibile

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1996 C220

looks great
i was thinking about putting rims from a newer model on my 96 c class
how do you go about ordering them from the dealer?

Apr 27, 2009 | 05:18 PM

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benz rider

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not bad. looks pretty good. are you planning to drop it?

Apr 27, 2009 | 07:27 PM

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ruzhkata

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Mercedes Benz C280

rims look great.
I'd like to get a new set on mine, but i've just purchased tires, so unless i get a great deal.
but i've heard that when they swap rims on new models in dealerships they sell the swapped ones for very cheap!