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Old Dec 9, 2014 | 01:33 AM
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Advice on Audio City 19 inch rims

I purchased 19x8.5 Front nd 19X9.5 Rear....once I put the rims on, I noticed the front rims stick out beyond the fender.... I called Audio City and hey told me this is normal

Was 8.5 too wide for the front of my clk 430? I'm now faced with having to oll the fenders which was no my plan. I just wanted som nic rims that sat flush...instead I have this new problem....should I get 10 mm pacers to put on my back ims to stick out lightly also
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Old Dec 9, 2014 | 09:26 AM
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Front wheels are tight for sure. I run 18x8.5 with 32mm offset. 245/35/18 PSS tires. They do stick out just a little. 8" is about the maximum width if you want to keep the tires inside of the fender.
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Old Dec 9, 2014 | 11:16 AM
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Thanks man...I will start looking for someone to roll the fenders.
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Old Dec 20, 2014 | 03:05 PM
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do the fenders need rolled? have you turned your steering lock to lock while having someone watch to see if theres rubs?
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I also have 19 x 8.5 front, I'm pretty sure the offset is 32, stock suspension, no issues. The tires sit pretty much flush with the edge of the fender, but they don't hit anything. Your issue is probably that your rims have incorrect offset for the car. The rims I have are designed for Mercedes, they fit the OEM center caps, which I love, makes them look like they belong on the car.
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Old Jan 17, 2015 | 07:35 PM
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Front wheels are tight for sure. I run 18x8.5 with 32mm offset. 245/35/18 PSS tires. They do stick out just a little. 8" is about the maximum width if you want to keep the tires inside of the fender.
Did you roll your fenders? I hit 300k miles on my clk430 and never changed the shocks. When I hit bumps the font fender scrapes
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No fender roll, everything stock. It must be the wrong offset on your wheels. Mine are specifically designed for Mercedes.
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