latreille

So I ordered brand new m510. They sent me 19x9.5 et40 for the rear. I pocked a 265 michelin pss for the tires. I didn't know any better and of course they rub. My car is not lowered, so far I rolled the rear fenders and grinder some more off where the bumper meets the rear quarter. Is there anything else I can do to make these work. The shop doesn't want to take them back even after they chose the offset.

Thanks in advance.

CarHopper

Depending on how much metal is on the wheel, you could have a machine shop grind a few mm's off the back side of the wheel so they sink in a little bit.

I believe Kriston did this with a set of HRE's.

AMG6.3

I would call the shop and send the wheels back. If they not willing to work with you then stop payment on your credit card.

CarHopper

Sounds like they are already paid for and he doesn't want to send them back. That would require dismounting tires etc etc etc.

OP -- The RIGHT and BEST thing to do is to try and send the wheels back to the shop. A good vendor will work with you especially if the wheels are still mint. What I said isn't the best way to go but really the only thing you can do to get the wheel in a little bit. Or put a 255 tire back on the rear. I'd stop messing with the fenders.

latreille

Il try calling them tomorrow. They also suggested machining the back down 3mm. i also don't believe this is the way to go.

CarHopper

It really isn't the end of the world. If there is enough material on the wheel you'll be fine. Think of it really as a reverse spacer in terms of what it will do for you.

Take a picture of how the wheel sits with the fender. I'm curious to see just how much poke you're dealing with.

Kriston

PSS's are chunky. Even if you machine the back pads down you will be left with an offset of 43-44. You may be able to squeeze in a rounded side wall tire like a Falken 453 or Toyo T1S. But the PSS's will be a tight fit if lowered.

latreille

Thanks for the replies. I am not lowered and for now its not in the plans. I took some pics. I wanted good tires. This combo has 300km on it. and where shipped. i will try to be in contact with the shop today. 3mm would probably get me to stop rubbing but if I ever decided to lower it, it couldn't happen with these rear wheels.

Thanks

Roswell

From looking at the pictures, 3mm wont help you... return them & dispute your credit card if you have proof mentionning you were getting 19x9.5 +45 or +50.

Good luck!

CarHopper

That last picture shows a fair amount of poke. At this point, best action is to call them up and try to get different wheels. If you still have stock wheels I'd put those on before you chew up your fenders, rub/crack paint, etc. while you figure out what is going on with those wheels.

You could also just take the wheels off, pop the tires off and sell the wheels in search of a new set. I get that it is a pain, mounting and dismounting has it's cost, so does shipping and depreciation for people who aren't going to pay full price privately even if mint.

Live and learn my friend. Best of luck

latreille

Thanks for all the advice guy's. Im trying to get a hold of the shop without much luck. il keep trying. They are a reputable shop, so they should come through in the end I hope after all its there fault, not mine

Kriston

You can run those wheels, but will need a 255 / 30 /19 in a rounder profile tire. If you really want to keep them.

latreille

I like track days. and could never put good suspension and lower the car with this offset. I will try for the proper offset of et 48.

Kriston

I just realized your from Canada. Where about are you located?

Be sure to join our local club MB True North on Face book. We have annual cruises / events etc. Good group of guys.

latreille

I am in Cornwall, On About an 4 hour from Toronto.

Roswell

Nice to see a member from Cornwall, u are not too far from Ottawa. PM me when u are in town.. I want to check out ur ride.

Do u have a front shot pic of ur wheel?

latreille

Ya . Im not to far from Ottawa at all. Il try to shoot some front pics tonight. Theres no issue up front. They did suggest to machine the back of the wheel. But to me that will void manufacture warranty. The wheels in question are Avant grade m510. I love the look on the car just want them to fit.

Roswell i will let you know when Im headed that way.

Thanks

Roswell

^^ I meant take a pic of the whole car with the wheels on so we can see how they look .

latreille

Il put some up tonight. I love the car.

latreille

I have contacted the shop and was supposed to hear back tuesday. I will call again tomorrow. Here is a pic of my car.

Roswell

No pics with the new wheels on?

latreille

Sorry here you go. Ive been busy fighting with the rim shop. They want me to shave 3mm of the back of the wheels, but i shouldn't have to, I ordered wheels to fit my car.

Roswell

Wheels looks good, too bad they are not fitting right.

Just sell them & move on would be ur best bet.

I believe AG wheels are not too expensive.