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Are 17 by 8 inch wheels too wide for a W124?

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Old 01-31-2004, 03:02 PM
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Are 17 by 8 inch wheels too wide for a W124?
Are 17 by 8 inch wheels too wide for a regular W124?
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I have a set of Zenetti Milano 17 x 8's on my W124 400E in the summer and i have few problems with them rubbing or anything. Everything is still original stock setup with the suspension and everything. I only have rubbing when i go over big bumps too fast. That is my only problem. So i guess you would be fine with a set.
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How fast do you have to go to make the tires rub on a big bump?
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65 or above, unless it's a larger bump, or pothole. But at the moment i'm looking into springs and what not to help with that issue, if driven conservatively i doubt you will have a problem seeing as i have a tendency to push it in unfavorable conditions and roads or so i have been told. What kind of wheels are you looking into?
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I've been thinking about BBS RX wheels.
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If you roll your fenders you should not have any trouble.
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18x8 (215 40 18) dumped, and NO prob
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I run 8,5X18 with 245/40-18, but depends on what model you have.
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ooooh!! AGAIN rubbing the wide fendered 500E in our faces!! LOL Yeah 18x10 can fit on your car in the rear, but 8 is the most on non-500E500 W124's to ride sans headaches
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