E class rims on my C..??
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2001 Mercedes Benz C240
E class rims on my C..??
a friend of mine is giving me these rims for $250 for all four which i think is a steal. i wanna know if these will fit my W203 without rubbing or anything. i dont know the dimensions of these and ive searched but couldnt find anything. thanks in advance.
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oh sorry i thought i posted the link to the rims..
http://www.edmunds.com/media/reviews...-class.500.jpg
its those rims. im not sure what size they are though.
http://www.edmunds.com/media/reviews...-class.500.jpg
its those rims. im not sure what size they are though.
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We need to know the rim size, as well as the size of the tires you want. I have successfully put E class rims on my car, but I needed spacers to work with the tire size I chose. It is possible to do this, but:
- You need proper bolts that have the right head, the right thread, and the right length since you will probably need spacers. The E class uses a different bolt head, since W211 wheels are shaped differently where the bolt head touches the rim.
- You can't use your existing wheel bolts. They will not be compatible.
- You may be restricted on tire size due to rubbing
- You need proper bolts that have the right head, the right thread, and the right length since you will probably need spacers. The E class uses a different bolt head, since W211 wheels are shaped differently where the bolt head touches the rim.
- You can't use your existing wheel bolts. They will not be compatible.
- You may be restricted on tire size due to rubbing
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We need to know the rim size, as well as the size of the tires you want. I have successfully put E class rims on my car, but I needed spacers to work with the tire size I chose. It is possible to do this, but:
- You need proper bolts that have the right head, the right thread, and the right length since you will probably need spacers. The E class uses a different bolt head, since W211 wheels are shaped differently where the bolt head touches the rim.
- You can't use your existing wheel bolts. They will not be compatible.
- You may be restricted on tire size due to rubbing
- You need proper bolts that have the right head, the right thread, and the right length since you will probably need spacers. The E class uses a different bolt head, since W211 wheels are shaped differently where the bolt head touches the rim.
- You can't use your existing wheel bolts. They will not be compatible.
- You may be restricted on tire size due to rubbing
Can anyone educate me about bolt head!!!!!!!
I have W208 CLK AMG rims on my car 2005 c230, just wanna make sure i bought the right bolts for my rims. BTW my car has a little vibration when i go over 65mph.
Here is the bolts i got: Lug Bolt 12x1.50 Ball Seat 50mm Shank
Last edited by Mercury; Apr 3, 2010 at 03:35 AM.
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Mercury you are fine. CLK wheels are interchangeable with our car, partly because of bolts.
In my case, the E Class uses a M14 bolt head, not an M12 head, and is shaped differently. I also needed spacers. So I had to get bolts at the right length, thread, and with a M14 head. Fortunately the shop I was sent to by my dealer has lots of combinations of bolts for these situations. They also have an in-house mill shop so they can manufacture anything from bolts to custom spacers.
In my case, the E Class uses a M14 bolt head, not an M12 head, and is shaped differently. I also needed spacers. So I had to get bolts at the right length, thread, and with a M14 head. Fortunately the shop I was sent to by my dealer has lots of combinations of bolts for these situations. They also have an in-house mill shop so they can manufacture anything from bolts to custom spacers.
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yeah i measured the rims and it came to be like 18.5". theyre a little wider than the 17" stock rims i have on right now. sorry i couldnt find out the exact dimensions. whats a good tire to install on these rims? i need like an all season low profile tire that will fit without rubbing. i already got the M14 bolts. my friend gave them to me with the tires.
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yeah i measured the rims and it came to be like 18.5". theyre a little wider than the 17" stock rims i have on right now. sorry i couldnt find out the exact dimensions. whats a good tire to install on these rims? i need like an all season low profile tire that will fit without rubbing. i already got the M14 bolts. my friend gave them to me with the tires.
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i found the rims on a website to make sure their size and they are actually 17 X 8" .
will that fit on my c240?
would i need low profile tires or any other special thing other than the bolts?
and which tires should i go for?
and please excuse me and bear with me. i am very new to this whole rim thing..thanks :]
will that fit on my c240?
would i need low profile tires or any other special thing other than the bolts?
and which tires should i go for?
and please excuse me and bear with me. i am very new to this whole rim thing..thanks :]
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You have to use different tires front/rear.
225/45-17 ---> FRONT TIRES
245/40-17 ---> REAR TIRES
You wont need anything special, just the bolts...
And about the kind of tire, I will suggest you to buy some michelin pilot sport... Those are by far the best tires in the market... A little expensive but they will worth it.
225/45-17 ---> FRONT TIRES
245/40-17 ---> REAR TIRES
You wont need anything special, just the bolts...
And about the kind of tire, I will suggest you to buy some michelin pilot sport... Those are by far the best tires in the market... A little expensive but they will worth it.
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I went to my shop today and they told me that I would need
front: 225/45 17
rear: 245/40 17
because of the height being the same with this setup..
What do you guys think?
front: 225/45 17
rear: 245/40 17
because of the height being the same with this setup..
What do you guys think?
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lol yeah i thought the guy told me something else because when i told him what you told me he said that it wouldnt work outbecause the back would be higher than the front but he wrote down those measurements for me. sorry. thanks though..i guess you were right.
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yeah im having trouble finding the right bolts. the dealer have supposedly never seen these. i went to a couple of auto shops an they dont have anything either. very strange.
i need the M14 head with the M12 tread right?
and as im reading more into this a lot of people said they needed spacers. would i need spacers also?
thanks.
i need the M14 head with the M12 tread right?
and as im reading more into this a lot of people said they needed spacers. would i need spacers also?
thanks.
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Most auto shops won't have what you need. Find out who is the best custom wheel shop in your area and give them a call. You should go in for a test fit. They will be able to tell what kind of spacers you need, and determine what bolts you require. They should have what you need, or know where to get it.
You do need an M14 head, and the M12 thread, but the spacers you use will determine how long of a bolt you will need.
You do need an M14 head, and the M12 thread, but the spacers you use will determine how long of a bolt you will need.
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Mercury you are fine. CLK wheels are interchangeable with our car, partly because of bolts.
In my case, the E Class uses a M14 bolt head, not an M12 head, and is shaped differently. I also needed spacers. So I had to get bolts at the right length, thread, and with a M14 head. Fortunately the shop I was sent to by my dealer has lots of combinations of bolts for these situations. They also have an in-house mill shop so they can manufacture anything from bolts to custom spacers.
In my case, the E Class uses a M14 bolt head, not an M12 head, and is shaped differently. I also needed spacers. So I had to get bolts at the right length, thread, and with a M14 head. Fortunately the shop I was sent to by my dealer has lots of combinations of bolts for these situations. They also have an in-house mill shop so they can manufacture anything from bolts to custom spacers.
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what is the exact size of the bolts i would need? i am having a really hard time finding the bolts i need.
does anyone know of a shop that does custom installations around new york metro area?
or any shop online that would have these?
thanks
does anyone know of a shop that does custom installations around new york metro area?
or any shop online that would have these?
thanks
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These guys can do anything. They can also custom machine anything you need from scratch. They have their own in-house machine shop.
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You need to go to a wheel shop and do a test fit to determine what spacers you will use, and the length of the bolt required.
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http://www.wheelspecialists.com/
These guys can do anything. They can also custom machine anything you need from scratch. They have their own in-house machine shop.
These guys can do anything. They can also custom machine anything you need from scratch. They have their own in-house machine shop.
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