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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 09:53 PM
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Wheel fitment w/ drop

New to the MB wheel scene, how well would 18X8.5's with a +35 offset fit a 1995 E320? Looking to drop it about 1.3" with these wheels.
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 10:57 PM
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Front is gonna stick out with 8.5's without a doubt regardless of tire with ET35.
I recommend no wider than 8's on the front.
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 11:17 PM
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Front is gonna stick out with 8.5's without a doubt regardless of tire with ET35.
I recommend no wider than 8's on the front.
So that's a no even with rolled fenders? I want Brabus Mono Block IV's, but the fronts are too big...
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Not with ET35 and a drop, I doubt it. In my experience its too wide on the non-500E chassis to be manageable even with rolled fenders. Of course with enough money anything is possible...but I think it will be way too much of a hassle.

I believe Frederick (sp?) runs 18x8.5 all the way around, but it looks like he has done some work to make it fit. IIRC he said it rubs a bit though.

Rears won't be a problem I don't think, so if you could find a staggered set that would work nicely.

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