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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 11:42 PM
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Question Wheels ( help )

Hey Guys,
Please,I need a suggestion.I hate myself for doing this, but I did it...I've bought a set of OEM AMG 17' wheels on E-bay from Wheelexchange,BUT I automaticly assumed that they were staggered and they aren't...17'x7.5 all four.Tell me, how do the rear wheels would look like if I would put 245x17 tires ( my stock tires )would that effect anything,or I could put a spacers, or what should I do ?

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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 07:39 AM
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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 11:00 AM
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they should just fit. i think 7.5 is the smallest width you can put 245 on a 17inch rim. to be more sure go to the tire manufacture's website and look up the specs for that particular tire and it will indicate how wide the rim has to be in order for the tire to fit.
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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 11:01 AM
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you will be ok. it shouldn't rub. The tire will just go over the lip of the rim a little bit.
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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 06:51 PM
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 03:41 AM
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how is the quality of fit and finish of those replica wheels?
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 06:56 AM
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They are a Factory wheels not a replica
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Old Dec 18, 2004 | 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by YeeHaw
how is the quality of fit and finish of those replica wheels?
read the post cowboy!!

Even tho they would fit 245s I would suggest you get the 17x8.5 rears and sell two 17x7.5. They really don't look that good w/o staggered setup. My sis has 17x7.5 all around on her 00 CLK320 and the rear looks mad weird because of it.
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Old Dec 18, 2004 | 06:03 PM
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Thanks, FrankW.
I sent two wheels back today,they will order 8.5' and in a week I'l get them ( $400 extra )I just want to do it right.

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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 07:12 AM
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$400 extra?? I thought they were only around $100 differences per rim. You can check out tirerack.com for the price, they should still have it.
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Send all four back and buy my real AMG staggered set-up that is off my car with brand new rear conti-sports and is in perfect shape.

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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 07:55 PM
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Send all four back and buy my real AMG staggered set-up that is off my car with brand new rear conti-sports and is in perfect shape.

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Old Dec 20, 2004 | 09:45 AM
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Send all four back and buy my real AMG staggered set-up that is off my car with brand new rear conti-sports and is in perfect shape.

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if you mean your stock rims...those aint AMGs dude!!
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