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My name is Hubert and im from Nyc. for long time been checking the forum but never posted, so here i am and HELLO above you will see my current ride, daily driver, 1990 300e white on blk. Bought the car in 2005 with 95k, after 2yrs around 110k. This was one owner car with all service records, and minor fender bender (as you can see on the pic the ugly gap between hood and fender)
here is what i ve been working on for the past few weeks
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what you see in far left is my new project, also 1990 300e, that i got from my boss after he blew the head gasket, car is in mint cond. but i did need few extra parts so i ve bought another 300e on ebay for $500 so far everything is working out good, i got the car started last week, just needs few more $$$ and should be on the road by 08'
and now here is where I need your help!!! got a set of 18x8 carlsson wheels with 235/40/18 rubber, qst? will those fit without any fender work???
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ohhh and i ve paid $400 for wheel/tires combo

 

They will fit if you swap tires to 215 40 18 for sure. That's what I run and my car is DUMPED low with no rubbing. I have the same wheels but Brilliant Edition 2 piece.

 

Thank You ZorroAMG, and btw. you car is one of my favourites.

 

235/40/18 fits but what offset are you running?

 

wheels are at 35 all around

 

nice cars man!
what i would do is bolt the wheels onto the white benz and see how close they come to rubbing. the offset and width is fine, but the tires might be too wide. i have 225's on mine and they are fine, but some peole do rub a bit with that. like i said, bolt them onto the white one, and you'll get a good idea of what your clearances are. might save you the trouble of buying new tires!

 

Thanx Zed:Style
I ll def. let you know what happens! good point
was thinking going 215/35/18 front and back, will post pics once wheels are on. thanx

 

Glad to have you speak up mang! Looks like you have your hands full...and are happier for it. Good on ya! best of luck with the project(s)...be sure to post pics and keep us up to date on your progress, OK?

Merry Christmas!

 

$400 ! ? ! ?

Awwhh man where was I?

Ill trade you

 

Thank You ShanMan I ll keep U posted and Merry Christmas 2 You as well

 

I have 245/40/18 on the rear with 38mm offset and rolled lips. Just go with 225/40/18 and i'll be perfect with no rubbing...

 

225 WONT always be fine if your car is super low. 215's BARELY clear on mine..225 would rub.

 

Well by looking on the pictures i don't think his car is super low so I think he'll be fine. Like Zed said, he should put them on and if they rub just get another size..

 

definately need a change of tyres if you drop it 2 inches or more. As you are in NYC as well, all those dips in the road will cause rubbing and could peel off your paint, damage the tyres.

But you ride will look SWEEEET if you lower it and change out the tyres so the wheels fill out the arches really well..

400 dollars is SUCH a BARGAIN! Good luck there. Looks like you have Michelins on them with very good tread. You could get a decent price on ebay for them and buy the 215s.

Best of luck with your project!

Merry Xmas

 

hey, Thank You all for your help, future mods and pics coming after Christmas, all the best

 

https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w124/223315-just-put-wheels.html

he should be able to tell you what tire size fits...