Prison_Mike

Hey guys, new member and I'm thankful to all the wealth of information that you guys help provide. Different shops tell me different things cause obviously they can sell me services, parts, or even brand new rims that would be more "suitable". I have a set of rims I would like to transfer over from my old 97 E320 and I was wondering if anyone can clarify for me if they would fit my 02 CLK320. Its a staggered set of 235/40/19's up front and 265/35/19's in the rear. I imagine the gap in the wheel well would be kinda big so I also plan on lowering it since the car could probably use a new suspension anyway. Any suggestions, advice, or tips?

convicted

Here you go:https://www.wheel-size.com/size/merc...k-320-eudm-215

Prison_Mike

So since my last post I tried to learn as much as I could regarding fitment but still a bit hazy on a few things, I had found another chart that showed more sizes that can supposedly fit the w208 so if anyone can chime in will 17x8.5 30offset up front and 17x9.5 32offset on the rears fit with no problems?

convicted

You should be fine. Just make sure you buy lug bolts that fit the wheels (length & seat type).

Prison_Mike

Thanks convicted, I appreciate the help. Most shops tend to push certain rims on me that they want to sell vs ones I prefer but supposedly can't fit on my car.

Serndipity

Reputable tire and wheel shops will only sell and/or install products that meet the manufacturer's specifications (e.g. load, speed etc.) to avoid potential liability issues.

In addition to having the necessary clearances, between the inner/outer fenders, an important issue, to avoid malfunction and/or diagnostic trouble codes, is to make sure that the total rolling circumference of the new set up, is within a small percent of the factory recommended set up (e.g. wheel and tire size).

Reason being, is that the wheel speed sensors, provide important inputs to the numerous vehicle controllers (e.g. transmission, braking, cruise control, electronic stability/traction control programing etc.).

In some cases, only the left front speed sensor provides an input (e.g. accurate vehicle speed and mileage). In other cases, the speed sensors at all four wheels, provide inputs, which are compared and checked for plausibility and when the signals, differ from the programmed range, you will likely have issues (e.g. the ABS/ESP system uses inputs at individual wheels, as well as irregularities between the front/back axle wheels).

A good rule of thumb, which will avoid these issues, is that the difference in rolling circumference (e.g. between the vehicle's stock and new setup), needs to be kept to a very small percentage.

There are numerous combinations that will work well.

Following are some links to help you determine a correct wheel/tire setup.

http://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/inf.../mercedes-benz

https://mbworld.org/forums/tire_rim_calculator.php

https://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

Prison_Mike

@Serndipity Thanks for the wealth of information. I actually deferred to the alloywheelsdirect chart but some shops disagreed with what they thought can fit when I choose one of those set-ups. I really do like to try and learn as much as possible that way I can also be useful on this forum with any of my experiences.