Another Question About Wheels!!
03-01-2007, 11:28 AM
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....Okay.....gentle.....on the top right hand corner of the W124 page, there is a search function that very useful; especially since everyone just went throught this...but it is okay cause this gets brought up every now and then...
I heard that 9.5 will not fit in the rear and 8.5 in the front is probably cutting it too close, even with rolled fenders and a spacer kit...someone may add on to my advice or you may just have to search.....but that is what i know....
Oh yeah, welcome....pics(post in pic thread)?
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I heard that 9.5 will not fit in the rear and 8.5 in the front is probably cutting it too close, even with rolled fenders and a spacer kit...someone may add on to my advice or you may just have to search.....but that is what i know....
Oh yeah, welcome....pics(post in pic thread)?
-OG
03-01-2007, 11:31 AM
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88-300CE TWIN TURBO, 99-C43, 05-G55K, 71-280SL, 94-E320 CAB, 08 CLK63 BLACK SERIES
You might have a rubbing problem.
Safe bet is to use 18 x 8 with 225/40-18 tires.
Would recommend Falken F-452 tires which give excellent handling and response and low road noise.
03-01-2007, 12:06 PM
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88-300CE TWIN TURBO, 99-C43, 05-G55K, 71-280SL, 94-E320 CAB, 08 CLK63 BLACK SERIES
Wheels are designed with a specific offset that allows the widest rim width (8" in the case of the M103 and M104 cars.) to fit without suspension or sheet metal interference. The tire is then sized to the rim.
Rolling fenders will give more room at the risk of having your paint crack and the wheel arch weakened. Wider the cross section, the harsher the ride. If you do normal driving look for a compromise. The E320 with standard suspension doesn't need a whole lot of rubber. I went to larger cross section as I'm modifying the suspension and braking system prior to a TurboTechnics twin turbo install.
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bah, there are PLENTY of 18x8 ET 35 wheels that will fit a W124......come ON guys, do your damn homework...pick up a phone and call a local euro wheel shop...the internet is breeding lazy A$$$$$ES
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Dude .... Wheel width and offsets are key!!! Im talking from experience having put on my car a series of wheels .... 8" on front MAXIMUM with ET 35 and NO less or they will sit proud. Safe is 7.5" on the fronts. If you plan on lowering your ride 8" is too wide as you will require fender rolling where as 7.5" is perfect. Rears same thing 8.5" with ET35 and NO LESS, however 8" is perfect. I lowered my '95 E320 Cab with 18" 7.5" on fronts and 18"x 8" on rears and it looks right ... doesnt have that wide track look.
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....Okay.....gentle.....on the top right hand corner of the W124 page, there is a search function that very useful; especially since everyone just went throught this...but it is okay cause this gets brought up every now and then...
I heard that 9.5 will not fit in the rear and 8.5 in the front is probably cutting it too close, even with rolled fenders and a spacer kit...someone may add on to my advice or you may just have to search.....but that is what i know....
Oh yeah, welcome....pics(post in pic thread)?
-OG
I heard that 9.5 will not fit in the rear and 8.5 in the front is probably cutting it too close, even with rolled fenders and a spacer kit...someone may add on to my advice or you may just have to search.....but that is what i know....
Oh yeah, welcome....pics(post in pic thread)?
-OG
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, oh well., life goes on
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Dude .... Wheel width and offsets are key!!! Im talking from experience having put on my car a series of wheels .... 8" on front MAXIMUM with ET 35 and NO less or they will sit proud. Safe is 7.5" on the fronts. If you plan on lowering your ride 8" is too wide as you will require fender rolling where as 7.5" is perfect. Rears same thing 8.5" with ET35 and NO LESS, however 8" is perfect. I lowered my '95 E320 Cab with 18" 7.5" on fronts and 18"x 8" on rears and it looks right ... doesnt have that wide track look.
