e55 rims on c32 ?

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Sep 8, 2007 | 07:15 PM
  #1  
alrite folks, i tried & search the site but nothing really answers my questions>?!

I'm plannin on buying a set of E55 twin spoke wheels OEM 18 by 8.5 all four are the E55 front wheels. my qs is, will the set up bolt right on to my C32 ?

Any feeback greatly appreciated !!!
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Sep 8, 2007 | 07:28 PM
  #2  
Wrong offset.
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Sep 8, 2007 | 07:29 PM
  #3  
damm
Quote: Wrong offset.
Crossing my finger !!!! DAMMMMMMMMMMM it ! that sucks.
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Sep 8, 2007 | 08:06 PM
  #4  
the bolts on the E are thicker, but u can use the C bolts, but then the wheel will not sit properly, u will have problems. they are not a direct bold on.
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Sep 8, 2007 | 08:14 PM
  #5  
hum
another word, it wont fit !?! i just dont want to use spacers or having issue with fenders 2.
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Sep 9, 2007 | 02:27 AM
  #6  
An E63 wheels will bolt right on, just need different tire sizes.
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Sep 9, 2007 | 02:40 AM
  #7  
i thought the split spoked E55 AMG rims were ET31 for the 8.5" width. is that
not similar to that which is needed for the C32? if so, I'm thinking you have a
chance at these rims fitting, provided you select proper tires. secondly, if your
bolts are 12mm x 12mm radius ball seat, note that these E55 rims utilizes 14mm
x 14mm radius seats. RAD hybrid bolts sold by otisincla.com are made in 12mm
diameter x 14mm ball seat x various lengths. the cross section of the E55 rim
is .75" (based of ball seat...to hub surface).
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Sep 9, 2007 | 04:19 PM
  #8  
humm.
thanks for the link raymond !
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Sep 9, 2007 | 05:27 PM
  #9  
they should work. Those type-IV split spoke should have the offset of 18x8.5 ET30-31 and 18x9.5 ET33. It comes on some SL500 sport and the E55. all you need is get the 12mm bolts
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Sep 9, 2007 | 06:20 PM
  #10  
no, the rear wheel offset for the 9.5 width is going to be more like 38-39
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Sep 9, 2007 | 07:31 PM
  #11  
Quote: no, the rear wheel offset for the 9.5 width is going to be more like 38-39
the SL500 sport split spoke wheels are ET33 for 18x9.5. they even fit on the W202.
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Sep 9, 2007 | 07:33 PM
  #12  
ah, understood. you're talking about the SL rims and I thought we were
talking about the E55 rims he posted above. just dbl check before you buy.
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Sep 9, 2007 | 09:07 PM
  #13  
Quote: ah, understood. you're talking about the SL rims and I thought we were
talking about the E55 rims he posted above. just dbl check before you buy.
yea, meant to say the front one's the same, but the rear SL500 wheels will work.
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Sep 9, 2007 | 09:14 PM
  #14  
humm
ok guys, the complete set of wheels are from E55 FRONT's ONLY ! which means all four wheels are E55 front wheels. Frank W, so all i need is 12mm bolts and it should clear with no problem? if so, i'm going to order a set of 12mm bolts. THanks for all the advise and helps ! I hope these works.
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Sep 9, 2007 | 09:14 PM
  #15  
i thought oem w211 e55 wheels were 18x8 30et and 18x9 40 et.
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Sep 9, 2007 | 09:16 PM
  #16  
yes sir. just be sure you double check the offset.

what tire you going to run on 8.5 all around?
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Sep 9, 2007 | 09:52 PM
  #17  
245 all around.
245 all around. Do i need any spacers ? all i need is 12mm bolts ? wow !!! now things are looking up a bit. THanks F W !
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Sep 9, 2007 | 10:00 PM
  #18  
Quote: 245 all around. Do i need any spacers ? all i need is 12mm bolts ? wow !!! now things are looking up a bit. THanks F W !
i doubt you'll get 245s to fit in front. it might work with a spacer if you are not lowered, but it'll be sticking out of the fender.
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Sep 9, 2007 | 10:02 PM
  #19  
**** *
i'm running on 225 in the front right now... hahahah but since i'm not lower i think it should be fine ? !? what do you mean by running a spacer in the front ? wont that bring the width& stick out even more ??
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Sep 9, 2007 | 10:07 PM
  #20  
Quote: ok guys, the complete set of wheels are from E55 FRONT's ONLY ! which means all four wheels are E55 front wheels. Frank W, so all i need is 12mm bolts and it should clear with no problem? if so, i'm going to order a set of 12mm bolts. THanks for all the advise and helps ! I hope these works.
- not just any 12mm diam bolts, but they *must* have 14mm ball seat,
otheriwise you lost contact surface as shown here


- the length of the bolt must pass through the rim, and extend the same
length as your current bolts through the rims you're using now. any
shorter and you may compromise fastening abilities. any longer and
you risk damaging the brake as the excess length protrudes deeper
into the hub and braking mechanism
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Sep 9, 2007 | 10:47 PM
  #21  
thanks
thanks, i'll call the website customers service to double check.
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Sep 21, 2007 | 10:50 PM
  #22  
ok
Help folks!!! got the 12mm 1.5 with 14mm ball seat, but the E55 8.5 wheels won't clear my c32's BBK...... i'm stuck.... when i install the front wheel it hit my BBK. My qs is do i need 5mm spacers ? C32 offset is 37st 32 rear ???
Twin split spoke E55 wheels is 35st. I'm lost... can't find the answer to my thread.
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Apr 15, 2008 | 05:07 PM
  #23  
you need to run closer to 30 offset for 8.5 fronts- Get a 5mm spacer-
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Apr 15, 2008 | 10:31 PM
  #24  
dito
dito on the info.
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Apr 16, 2008 | 01:02 AM
  #25  
bah what a headache, hope u figure out evertyhing!
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