Yet another Offsets and will they fit thread!
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Yet another Offsets and will they fit thread!
Guys,
Just wondering if anyone knows if E63 rims wiill fit the C55.
They are:
Front 18x8.5" ET38
Rear 18x9.5" ET39
Spacers are not an option for me, as I am shipping the car to Australia in a couple of weeks and it will have to go through a road worthiness test. And as far as I know spacers are illegal in Australia.
Terry
Just wondering if anyone knows if E63 rims wiill fit the C55.
They are:
Front 18x8.5" ET38
Rear 18x9.5" ET39
Spacers are not an option for me, as I am shipping the car to Australia in a couple of weeks and it will have to go through a road worthiness test. And as far as I know spacers are illegal in Australia.
Terry
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Sounds like you need a wheel offset calculator!! 
http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp
One thing to keep in mind is that if wheels differ in width but the offsets may be the same, there could be differences in clearance between the wheel and the suspension/chassis. And the bigger the difference in width, the more pronounced that clearance difference may be.
http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp
One thing to keep in mind is that if wheels differ in width but the offsets may be the same, there could be differences in clearance between the wheel and the suspension/chassis. And the bigger the difference in width, the more pronounced that clearance difference may be.
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Sounds like you need a wheel offset calculator!!
http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp
One thing to keep in mind is that if wheels differ in width but the offsets may be the same, there could be differences in clearance between the wheel and the suspension/chassis. And the bigger the difference in width, the more pronounced that clearance difference may be.
http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp
One thing to keep in mind is that if wheels differ in width but the offsets may be the same, there could be differences in clearance between the wheel and the suspension/chassis. And the bigger the difference in width, the more pronounced that clearance difference may be.
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Don't forget - H&R (and other companies) make spacers to get you within the right offset range (or to try to get that 'herrafrush' look) 
In this particular instance, I think those E63 wheels will work, but you probably want to be closer to 30mm than 40mm for offset. I believe H&R has a 5mm spacer that can help out there.
Another thing to keep in mind is ride height - if you are lowered at all, you might get into fender clearance issues. Sometimes it's mild and can be rolled out, sometimes it won't even be there if your fitment isn't as aggressive, sometimes it will only be an issue if lowered and won't be an issue if at stock ride height. There are plenty of variables to consider too. Keep in mind brake clearance, especially since we are talking AMG calipers. Offset won't always be the determinative factor vis a vis brake clearance, you need to consider spoke design (and wheel diameter of course). Probably not an issue in this instance, as the E63 calipers are larger than stock C32/55 items.
In this particular instance, I think those E63 wheels will work, but you probably want to be closer to 30mm than 40mm for offset. I believe H&R has a 5mm spacer that can help out there.
Another thing to keep in mind is ride height - if you are lowered at all, you might get into fender clearance issues. Sometimes it's mild and can be rolled out, sometimes it won't even be there if your fitment isn't as aggressive, sometimes it will only be an issue if lowered and won't be an issue if at stock ride height. There are plenty of variables to consider too. Keep in mind brake clearance, especially since we are talking AMG calipers. Offset won't always be the determinative factor vis a vis brake clearance, you need to consider spoke design (and wheel diameter of course). Probably not an issue in this instance, as the E63 calipers are larger than stock C32/55 items.
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Don't forget - H&R (and other companies) make spacers to get you within the right offset range (or to try to get that 'herrafrush' look)
In this particular instance, I think those E63 wheels will work, but you probably want to be closer to 30mm than 40mm for offset. I believe H&R has a 5mm spacer that can help out there.
Another thing to keep in mind is ride height - if you are lowered at all, you might get into fender clearance issues. Sometimes it's mild and can be rolled out, sometimes it won't even be there if your fitment isn't as aggressive, sometimes it will only be an issue if lowered and won't be an issue if at stock ride height. There are plenty of variables to consider too. Keep in mind brake clearance, especially since we are talking AMG calipers. Offset won't always be the determinative factor vis a vis brake clearance, you need to consider spoke design (and wheel diameter of course). Probably not an issue in this instance, as the E63 calipers are larger than stock C32/55 items.
In this particular instance, I think those E63 wheels will work, but you probably want to be closer to 30mm than 40mm for offset. I believe H&R has a 5mm spacer that can help out there.
Another thing to keep in mind is ride height - if you are lowered at all, you might get into fender clearance issues. Sometimes it's mild and can be rolled out, sometimes it won't even be there if your fitment isn't as aggressive, sometimes it will only be an issue if lowered and won't be an issue if at stock ride height. There are plenty of variables to consider too. Keep in mind brake clearance, especially since we are talking AMG calipers. Offset won't always be the determinative factor vis a vis brake clearance, you need to consider spoke design (and wheel diameter of course). Probably not an issue in this instance, as the E63 calipers are larger than stock C32/55 items.
So it would be a risk if I bought..............
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