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Old 04-08-2007, 11:50 AM
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Lowenhart BR5 Chrome 18 Inch Rims on AMG

Does anyone know if these will fit over the AMG breaks for 2002 55?
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dont understand why people get 18's when 19's fit so much better..

i had chrome 19 br5's on my 430 before i put my black wheels on it.. yes they fit
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dont understand why people get 18's when 19's fit so much better..

i had chrome 19 br5's on my 430 before i put my black wheels on it.. yes they fit

i personally went wit 18s cuz jersey roads are SO fukd upp...all my stock 17s were bent...
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Does anyone know if these will fit over the AMG breaks for 2002 55?

gotta tell us the offset. that is key, especially on our AMG's, the front caliper is so large.

Even if the offset is 32 or 35, it also depends on how the face of the rim is designed....some rims have the spokes go inward toward the outer edge of the rim, which , in some cases will hit the caliper. Stay with rim designs which are more "flat-faced" with an offset of 32-35 and you will be in good shape =)

hope this helps !
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The reason is ride an extra inch really does make a difference. I also like seeing some side wall, to me just looks better.
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Originally Posted by clkal
gotta tell us the offset. that is key, especially on our AMG's, the front caliper is so large.

Even if the offset is 32 or 35, it also depends on how the face of the rim is designed....some rims have the spokes go inward toward the outer edge of the rim, which , in some cases will hit the caliper. Stay with rim designs which are more "flat-faced" with an offset of 32-35 and you will be in good shape =)

hope this helps !

Ok found out they are 32 offset and here is a link to the picture. I know it is the front caliper I have to watch.

On this note, offset, what does that mean? I picture the larger the number, the farther out the wheel sits from the hub. So a 35 will be sticking out more than a 32 right?

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32mm offset would brought the wheel closing to the fender or stick out more
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32mm offset would brought the wheel closing to the fender or stick out more
Ah so I was backward (big surprise) but that should be good to clear the caliper but may rub if I lower.

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