R230 SL Wheels on CLK55?
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R230 SL Wheels on CLK55?
Would these fit on the W208 CLK55 with proper tires?
5-Spoke
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-AMG...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-Me...QQcmdZViewItem
Multi-Spoke SL55's
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-Me...QQcmdZViewItem
For tires, these sizes (225/40/18 and 255/35/18) or (235/40/18 and 265/35/18) come to mind.
Thanks!
5-Spoke
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-AMG...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-Me...QQcmdZViewItem
Multi-Spoke SL55's
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-Me...QQcmdZViewItem
For tires, these sizes (225/40/18 and 255/35/18) or (235/40/18 and 265/35/18) come to mind.
Thanks!
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I have heard that the lug size problem can be managed by buying hybirds from a supplier such as Gorilla, but I don't know the specifics. Does anyone?
As for the offset, that could be more trouble, particularly on the front axle. I like the DTM look of the multispokes so I checked them out on the Tire Rack site. The 8.5x18 inch front wheels have an offset of 30mm. I am guessing that is too low -- in other words, the wheel is going to stick out too much.
As an experiment you might try jacking up the car and swapping the stock rear 8.5x17 wheels to the front. My stock AMG Style I rear wheels also have a 30mm offset. Has anyone tried this?
Just eyeballing it, it doesn't look promising even if you drop from the 245 rear width to 235 tires up front. Check out AintMe's snug set up, using 8 inch rims up front, as shown in a recent post on the tire forum: https://mbworld.org/forums/wheels-tires-suspension-brakes-forum/147002-19x9-19x10-w208.html
Chappy, Learso and others run AMG monoblock IIs which have 8 inch rims up front. That's the sensible solution if you like that style wheel. I see that a lot of people have put non-MB wheels 18x18.5 or 19x8.5 up front, but I would guess that their offset is always at least 35mm, yes?
As for the offset, that could be more trouble, particularly on the front axle. I like the DTM look of the multispokes so I checked them out on the Tire Rack site. The 8.5x18 inch front wheels have an offset of 30mm. I am guessing that is too low -- in other words, the wheel is going to stick out too much.
As an experiment you might try jacking up the car and swapping the stock rear 8.5x17 wheels to the front. My stock AMG Style I rear wheels also have a 30mm offset. Has anyone tried this?
Just eyeballing it, it doesn't look promising even if you drop from the 245 rear width to 235 tires up front. Check out AintMe's snug set up, using 8 inch rims up front, as shown in a recent post on the tire forum: https://mbworld.org/forums/wheels-tires-suspension-brakes-forum/147002-19x9-19x10-w208.html
Chappy, Learso and others run AMG monoblock IIs which have 8 inch rims up front. That's the sensible solution if you like that style wheel. I see that a lot of people have put non-MB wheels 18x18.5 or 19x8.5 up front, but I would guess that their offset is always at least 35mm, yes?
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I see people putting these wheels on their W124 500E. I was hoping the CLK could wear wheels that the 500E could... I guess not 
A smaller car the CLK is I suppose.
Does the 500E use the bigger lug bolts then?
I think I'm going to go for the 5-spoke AMG Style III
http://www.hartwheels.com/index.php?...l&wheel_id=320
18" but same width and offset as stock wheels.
Unless I could get these to fit..
http://www.hartwheels.com/index.php?...l&wheel_id=329
but it's unlikely I guess.
Thanks for the help guys
A smaller car the CLK is I suppose.Does the 500E use the bigger lug bolts then?
I think I'm going to go for the 5-spoke AMG Style III
http://www.hartwheels.com/index.php?...l&wheel_id=320
18" but same width and offset as stock wheels.
Unless I could get these to fit..
http://www.hartwheels.com/index.php?...l&wheel_id=329
but it's unlikely I guess.
Thanks for the help guys
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Originally Posted by Holson
Does the 500E use the bigger lug bolts then?
Let us know what you decide!
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I'm guessing I need spacers for the rear wheels because the stock wheels' offset is 30mm and the width is 8.5". The rear wheels of the SL55 are 9.5" wide with an offset of 33mm.
The front ones probably fit? Because today I saw a new W209 CLK500 with the rear wheels mounted on the front hubs (probably some stupid tire-place did the rotation)...I didn't see any rubbing marks on the fenders...
Where can I get these 'hybrid' bolts?
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The front ones probably fit? Because today I saw a new W209 CLK500 with the rear wheels mounted on the front hubs (probably some stupid tire-place did the rotation)...I didn't see any rubbing marks on the fenders...
Where can I get these 'hybrid' bolts?
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You can find Gorilla lugs on the internet. Maybe they can give some advice on the right hybrid.
That 209 you saw gives a helpful clue but the cars do not have the same chassis. You might put your 208 up on a rack and swap the stock rear wheels with the fronts just to check the clearance. Please let us know if you do this.
Unless I'm missing something here, spacers will only widen the track, so they will not help you if the SL front wheels already stick out too much.
I have heard about "shaving" the inside of a wheel to reduce its width, but don't know much about it.
That 209 you saw gives a helpful clue but the cars do not have the same chassis. You might put your 208 up on a rack and swap the stock rear wheels with the fronts just to check the clearance. Please let us know if you do this.
Unless I'm missing something here, spacers will only widen the track, so they will not help you if the SL front wheels already stick out too much.
I have heard about "shaving" the inside of a wheel to reduce its width, but don't know much about it.
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Seems like too much time and money to me. Also doesn't seem like to safe of a set up with hybrid lug bolts and spacers. Too much trouble for not much of a cause. I would just get some wheels designed to fit the car with no hassle.
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If you are looking for the 5 spoke AMGs, I just bought the multi spoke ones so if you need them I have them with brand new P Zeros. Let me know if you are looking thanks!
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To bring an old thread back.. yes I still like the SL55's multi spokes
I found the supplier for the bolts:
http://otisincla.com/
I'm only worried about the front wheels' offset.
I think the rears would fit perfectly with the correct lug bolts (14mm ball-seat with 12mm shaft).
The SL55's wheels are ET30, 8.5" wide. I'm gonna swap a rear wheel to the front and see how it is.
My feeling is that it's gonna stick out and look kinda silly on the 208. The stock 7.5" ET35(?) wheels already look flush w/ the fenders...
They look so sweet tho, check this out on another member's (ShazAMG) W209:
It seems like the 209 has wider front fender flares.
I found the supplier for the bolts:
http://otisincla.com/
I'm only worried about the front wheels' offset.
I think the rears would fit perfectly with the correct lug bolts (14mm ball-seat with 12mm shaft).
The SL55's wheels are ET30, 8.5" wide. I'm gonna swap a rear wheel to the front and see how it is.
My feeling is that it's gonna stick out and look kinda silly on the 208. The stock 7.5" ET35(?) wheels already look flush w/ the fenders...
They look so sweet tho, check this out on another member's (ShazAMG) W209:
It seems like the 209 has wider front fender flares.
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To bring an old thread back.. yes I still like the SL55's multi spokes
I found the supplier for the bolts:
http://otisincla.com/
I'm only worried about the front wheels' offset.
I think the rears would fit perfectly with the correct lug bolts (14mm ball-seat with 12mm shaft).
The SL55's wheels are ET30, 8.5" wide. I'm gonna swap a rear wheel to the front and see how it is.
My feeling is that it's gonna stick out and look kinda silly on the 208. The stock 7.5" ET35(?) wheels already look flush w/ the fenders...
They look so sweet tho, check this out on another member's (ShazAMG) W209:
It seems like the 209 has wider front fender flares.
I found the supplier for the bolts:
http://otisincla.com/
I'm only worried about the front wheels' offset.
I think the rears would fit perfectly with the correct lug bolts (14mm ball-seat with 12mm shaft).
The SL55's wheels are ET30, 8.5" wide. I'm gonna swap a rear wheel to the front and see how it is.
My feeling is that it's gonna stick out and look kinda silly on the 208. The stock 7.5" ET35(?) wheels already look flush w/ the fenders...
They look so sweet tho, check this out on another member's (ShazAMG) W209:
It seems like the 209 has wider front fender flares.
