17x8 on a w124 - MBWorld.org Forums

May 10, 2003 | 12:25 PM

gordm

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From: Edmonton

'92 400E

17x8 on a w124

Is anyone running 17 x 8 wheels on a stock 124 (et35).
I've heard 8" will stick out too far. Found these wheels on ebay, price is great. Post photos if you have them.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2414305542

Gord

May 12, 2003 | 03:42 PM

alfaxtc

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From: NJ

1994 E320

I've had the same question on my mind. Anyone know?

Alan
92 300E 4matic

May 14, 2003 | 05:12 PM

AMGDave

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From: Boise, ID, USA

300D, 500E, E420

I have 17x8.0 on my car, ET38. The ET35 wheels will stick out another 3mm. They will fit (use with 235/45/17 tires) but you will need to roll the fender lips, especially if the car is lowered OR if you corner hard. I have very little rubbing (if any) now that I folded the lips. Here's photos of the wheels, and also a Mercedes document detailing how to roll the fenders:

Photos:
http://www.meimann.com/images/mercedes/87_300D_blue/

Fender rolling:
http://www.meimann.com/docs/mercedes...install_01.pdf

Regards,

May 14, 2003 | 06:13 PM

KOOLY2

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1992 Mecedes-Benz 400E

AMGDave, where did you get your shift knob? All I can find on ebay for the 124 cars are the wood ones.

May 14, 2003 | 06:16 PM

AMGDave

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From: Boise, ID, USA

300D, 500E, E420

That's just a later S-class (W140, I think) shift knob in gray leather. You have to get the correct shaft to go with it (they are 2 pieces). I bought them both from a guy who decided he didn't want to use them. Unfortunately I don't know the part number for the shaft...!

I have a Carat zebrano wood knob in my other car though, which also looks nice...