Are these offsets workable??
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Are these offsets workable??
Hello all,
Been searching here reading old post to learn about wheels and offset. Found some
17x7.5
17x8.5 wheels I want to buy
with 25 & 37 offset. Not sure what spacers I need if any. I read about what the numbers mean but found nothing on how far one can push the limit while staying safe and keeping a smooth ride.
So with the wheels and offset above will they fit on my clk or how can I make them work.
Thanks to those who offer help.
Been searching here reading old post to learn about wheels and offset. Found some
17x7.5
17x8.5 wheels I want to buy
with 25 & 37 offset. Not sure what spacers I need if any. I read about what the numbers mean but found nothing on how far one can push the limit while staying safe and keeping a smooth ride.
So with the wheels and offset above will they fit on my clk or how can I make them work.
Thanks to those who offer help.
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99CLK320,
just remember that the oem offset is 35mm for the w208 so the lower you go in the number the further the wheel moves out. So, the 25mm offset would probably not work on the front. I have 32 in front with an 8" wide rim and I get some rubbing turning into driveway or bump too fast. but 25mm might work in the back and you would not need spacers. Spacers would move the the wheel further out also. Think about it: oem 35mm minus 25mm on the new rims and you've moved out 10 mm. Why would you need spaces?
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I appreciate the feedback. I'm just trying to get a grasp on the offset thing, a little rough understanding it at times.
I get having to move wheels OUT with a spacers but not sure if a wheel can be moved in if needed? Some have mentioned fender rolling as an option.
I checked with the seller and he cleared up that the offset is not a stagggard set up. I misread what he told me. He said he either has all 4 in 37 offset or all 4 in 25 offset. I guess in that scenario the four in 37 is the easiest route?
So if I understand correctly (and I may not) I would need a spacer in 2mm? To make it fit as my current wheels do if going with the four 37mm wheels? Am I correct?
I understand no more stagg with this set up. This is the first car i had staggard anyway. My other mercedes does not have a stagg set up.
I get having to move wheels OUT with a spacers but not sure if a wheel can be moved in if needed? Some have mentioned fender rolling as an option.
I checked with the seller and he cleared up that the offset is not a stagggard set up. I misread what he told me. He said he either has all 4 in 37 offset or all 4 in 25 offset. I guess in that scenario the four in 37 is the easiest route?
So if I understand correctly (and I may not) I would need a spacer in 2mm? To make it fit as my current wheels do if going with the four 37mm wheels? Am I correct?
I understand no more stagg with this set up. This is the first car i had staggard anyway. My other mercedes does not have a stagg set up.
just remember that the oem offset is 35mm for the w208 so the lower you go in the number the further the wheel moves out. So, the 25mm offset would probably not work on the front. I have 32 in front with an 8" wide rim and I get some rubbing turning into driveway or bump too fast. but 25mm might work in the back and you would not need spacers. Spacers would move the the wheel further out also. Think about it: oem 35mm minus 25mm on the new rims and you've moved out 10 mm. Why would you need spaces?
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99CLK320,
"So if I understand correctly (and I may not) I would need a spacer in 2mm? To make it fit as my current wheels do if going with the four 37mm wheels? Am I correct?"
You would need a 2 mm spacer to bring it back to 35mm which is the factory spec however, 37m would probably fit as is (depending on the width of the rim) on the front. You have all kinds of room to move on the back. But you may not get the look you want. And, staggered(and someone correct me if I am wrong) means the back rims are wider than the front, usually an inch if it came from the factory that way and would probably wear a different tire size.
You would need a 2 mm spacer to bring it back to 35mm which is the factory spec however, 37m would probably fit as is (depending on the width of the rim) on the front. You have all kinds of room to move on the back. But you may not get the look you want. And, staggered(and someone correct me if I am wrong) means the back rims are wider than the front, usually an inch if it came from the factory that way and would probably wear a different tire size.
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My factory AMGs are 8.5 rear and 7.5 front. The possible new wheels are 8 all around.
I'm thinking since I loose a half inch on the back because of the wheel being 8 rather than 8.5 I should go one more size spacer to make up for the loss 1/2 ".
Hopefully a few more will chime in with opinion and this possible change.
Thanks to both of you.
I'm thinking since I loose a half inch on the back because of the wheel being 8 rather than 8.5 I should go one more size spacer to make up for the loss 1/2 ".
Hopefully a few more will chime in with opinion and this possible change.
Thanks to both of you.
"So if I understand correctly (and I may not) I would need a spacer in 2mm? To make it fit as my current wheels do if going with the four 37mm wheels? Am I correct?"
You would need a 2 mm spacer to bring it back to 35mm which is the factory spec however, 37m would probably fit as is (depending on the width of the rim) on the front. You have all kinds of room to move on the back. But you may not get the look you want. And, staggered(and someone correct me if I am wrong) means the back rims are wider than the front, usually an inch if it came from the factory that way and would probably wear a different tire size.
You would need a 2 mm spacer to bring it back to 35mm which is the factory spec however, 37m would probably fit as is (depending on the width of the rim) on the front. You have all kinds of room to move on the back. But you may not get the look you want. And, staggered(and someone correct me if I am wrong) means the back rims are wider than the front, usually an inch if it came from the factory that way and would probably wear a different tire size.
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If you go the spacer route , which i do not recommend, make sure there is enough room on the hub for the rim to mount on to otherwise all the weight will be on the bolts and there might be problems there
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99CLK320,
Huh?
I think what he is implying is, if you are going to get spacers get hubcentric spacers.
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