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Feb 24, 2008 | 01:11 PM

kansaiplus

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help with an wheel issue

i will be buying a used set off wheel pretty soon. they came off of an audi a4 not sure if its going to fit over my w209, however i got the spec here can someone help me. they are 19 by8.5 on all 4 and offset 36 on all4. the tires are 235/35/19 on all wheels. thanks in advance

Feb 25, 2008 | 12:37 PM

chixdiggit

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From: Vaansterdaam, BC, Canada

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Originally Posted by kansaiplus

Probably not. Although Audi's and MBs have the same offset and the bolt pattern, the centre bore of the hub will be different. Both vehicles would require hubcentric rings to ensure they wheels are on properly, the Audis have a centre bore of something like 57.4mm where as MBs have a 66mm bore. You will need to bore out where the hub would sit accurately since you're going to a larger bore; and ensure you have the proper ring size. If the case was reversed; MB rims on an audi, that would be easy to fix.

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