d1no

^^ just take some pics of ur car with the wheels on man.. i wanna see it from diff angles like how flush they sit with the fenders and stuff... no need to take em off the car if thats wut u mean

SunnyRayToronto

I am surprise that with a 26mm shank you're still getting 17mm into the hub,... that's like around 8-9 full rotations.

Wow,... so everyone here who's putting SL (230) 18" Mercedes-Benz AMG multi-spoke "Style V" (aka "turbine") wheels on C-class (w203) are using R14 ball seats,... instead of the R13 ball seat I repeatedly stated you should be using,.... hmmmm, maybe it's time for me to admit I'm wrong,... nah!

Mercedes generally doesn't disclose ball seat size (R12, R13 or R14) for its various class of cars. Making it more difficult for those who want to use wheels from other class and essentially need hybrid lug bolts. McGard is OEM wheel lock manufacturer to over 30 car manufacturer including Mercedes-Benz,... thus McGard have access to the exact dimension of Mercedes-Benz lug bolts for various Mercedes-Benz models.

Let's look for SL-class (R230) on the McGard site to find McGard wheel locks lug bolts.
http://wheellockkeys.com/mcgard/e-suche_fahrzeug.php
- select car manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz
- select car model: SL (230) with alloy wheels
Then,... like most places they don't tell you the Ball Seat size,... but you have McGard part number: 28018

Another McGard site listing McGard part number with lug bolt dimension shows our McGard part number 28018 has the following dimensions: M14x1.5 thread, *** R13 ball seat ***, 26.7mm shank, 17mm hex
http://www.mcgard-europe.de/pdf/Mass...)%20150807.pdf

McGard (Mercedes-Benz wheel lock lug bolt OEM) says SL-Class (R230) should be using R13 ball seat and NOT R14.

If you're wondering why I'm using McGard site in Europe, it's because McGard & Mercedes-Benz have a deal where McGard OEM Mercedes-Benz wheel locks but can not market or sell them in North America, only Mercedes-Benz stealership can sell them in North America. McGard is allowed to market and sell their OEM Mercedes-Benz wheel locks in Europe.

But hey,.... if R14 works for you better than R13 ,... go with R14.

d1no

Soo has a verdict been reache yet? Its getting nice out and Im ready to put these rims on.. What bolts should I use?

Also will I be able to fit 265 35 18s on the rear with these rims and a 5mm spacer?

phister

You might be rubbing with a 5mm spacer in the rear i'd stick with 255/35 in the rear unless you want to do some negative camber to get it to fit

07_CLK550

d1no: do you have any other pics of your car showing better detail of the wheel fitment?

d1no

^ hmm these are the only ones I took at the time.. I will take more once I mount them and get it all figured out. But has anyone ran 265 35 18 in the rear with 9.5 witdth rims? And which lugs do I need for these rims?

FrankW

i had 265/35/18 PS2 on my BBS RE 18x9 previously. It requires rolling the fender and trim some stuff inside. I would suggest you to stick with 255.

nrg_mike

Thanks Cam. I was thinking about doing the same thing. Here my ph'ed version.
What do you guys think?

pww

Hate to bring this thread back from a year ago, but I'm now looking at these wheels, and god are mercedes bolts a PITA.

Any conclusion here as to what the correct bolt size should be if NOT running spacers?

Silver C

Barely a finger when it's on the tow should be too tight, when you lower the car it would be closer. It will not have any problems when you're driving straight.. But when you turn your inner lips or your tires may rub against your shocks, I recommend you getting a 4mm spacer with centre ring built in to avoid any rubbings and high speed vibrations.

d1no

http://www.radusadirect.com/product/...at-Hex-17.html

Someone correct me if I am wrong but this is what I am running and no issues. No spacers.

pww

Any problems with rubbing with no spacers? Any pictures of the fender and wheels?

d1no

I actually rub on the fender on the rear and my front tire got a bit cut on the front on a bad dip because I didnt have time to slow down but I am pretty low and my tires are wide. There should be no rubbing on stock suspension. I have pics in my other thread, I will start a new one with some new pics

Silver C

Does it rub when you turn sharply? I *think* it should rub against your shocks...

d1no

Nope. It does not rub against shocks or anything on that side of things. Only my fenders because of the tires I am running and the ride height

vdemon311

Thanks for the inspiration d1no.. I love the wheels. Great fitment, and the car handles much better IMO.

d1no

^^ Love the chrome wheels, lets trade hah