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Old 10-16-2011, 08:18 AM
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Guys running 9.5 inch rears and wheel experts, talk to me. Will these fit?

I think I'm going to pull the trigger on these wheels but am unsure of the fitment. Everything I've read here says +45 all the way around. These say +35.

First question, will these fit and fit correctly? (My car is completely stock 2011 4matic)
What size tires are you running with 9.5" rears?

Wheels in question.
8.5 fronts & 9.5 rears.
http://www.powerwheelspro.com/shop/p...roducts_id=303
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with an offset that low, I think you will have a lot of poke with 9.5



im running 255/35
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u can make them fit, with the right size tires. I would say dont do it especially on a 4 matic. The fronts will be flush, the rears will stick out almost 3/8" past your fenders. I ran +35mm in 9.5 and 8.5 on my 08 RWD 350, I cleared w 255/35/18 backs and 225/40/18 fronts, but ONLY w narrow tires. I like sumitomo HZR3's for narrows. a regular brand like contis and such wont clear, u would have to do 215/245 and thats stretching the tire. Find something w a higher offset for your 4matic, that much poke will slightly bind the AWD system w tight turns and such and might lead to premature wear of the drive system
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9.5 rears need +45 or more to be safe. I'm running +50, lowered on super sports with no issues at all. There is another member on here with the same set up as mine but +44 and he reported slight rubbing. 265 rear tires.
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Originally Posted by Norm01
9.5 rears need +45 or more to be safe. I'm running +50, lowered on super sports with no issues at all. There is another member on here with the same set up as mine but +44 and he reported slight rubbing. 265 rear tires.
Have you posted pics on the forum? No need to find them, I can search..im just curious because thats the except setup I'm doing.
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Please check this thread!!!!!

W204's and offsets of wheels

here's my set up 9.5 rear ET48 265/30/19 (H&R Supersports)

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Thanks for the imput, guys. I know what I'm gonna do now!

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