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Old Jun 2, 2017 | 07:37 PM
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So I bought some AMG reps, and was wondering if anyone has similar sizes on their W202 and they could share their spacer sizes.

I actually think they fit, very tight... I have photos and I'll upload when I get back from dinner.. but for now

I bought 18x8.5 et 35 225/40/18 and
18x9.5 et35 265/35/18

on the original rims, I have just tad over 1/2" of lug bolt sticking out the rear of the tire, but on the new wheel, I have just tad under 1 1/4" bolt sticking out.

I'll post pictures in a couple of hours of the measurements I took.
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Old Jun 3, 2017 | 04:30 PM
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It's not about how much bolt sticks out - that is simply what happens depending on how thick the wheel centers are.

Really, if you already have the wheels, mount a pair if you can, and then lower the car. You'll know before it hits the ground, whether you'll have clearance or not.
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rear fitment 18x9.5 265/35 (factory suspension - also off the ground on jack)



front fitment 18x8.5 225/40 (factory suspension - also off the ground on jack)



front clearance without spacer (et35) 18x8.5 225/40 (factory suspension - also off the ground on jack)



another of the front clearance without spacer. (et35) 18x8.5 225/40 (factory suspension - also off the ground on jack)



rear clearance without spacer (et35) 18x9.5 265/35 (factory suspension - also off the ground on jack)



another rear clearance without spacer (et35) 18x9.5 265/35 (factory suspension - also off the ground on jack)
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Old Jun 4, 2017 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by cgshawaii
It's not about how much bolt sticks out - that is simply what happens depending on how thick the wheel centers are.

Really, if you already have the wheels, mount a pair if you can, and then lower the car. You'll know before it hits the ground, whether you'll have clearance or not.
i read that you have to be careful with the oem bolts as they could extend too far out and can cause problems with the parking brake. i measured the bolt on the OEM wheels and they stuck out about 3/4" (~19mm), on the new wheels they stick out 1 1/4" (~32mm) so even with a 10mm spacer the bolts would extend 22mm. I read that the bolts usually extend 15 to 17 mm. can anyone confirm if 22mm is too long?


after fitting the wheels with tires and reviewing the fitting chart from alloywheelsdirect, i think im going to fit 10mm spacers on the front and rear, although they actually fit as is. just seems a bit tight for me. what do you guys think?

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guessing the bolts should be M12x1.5 35MM if I can get them. I'd hate to have to go to a machine shop and cut the OEMs (M12x1.5 ~40MM) down.
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