will they fit
10-05-2006, 01:46 AM
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will they fit
hello, i am new to this site but hope to stay. anyway i have a 1997 e-420 some is selling me a nice set of rims but the tires on them are 235/50/18 will they fit? i went online and a calculator said it was almost 8% more daimeter and they recomend not more than 3%, please help, I want to negotiate a better price if i need to buy new tires. thanks
10-05-2006, 10:28 AM
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209/W210 Estate /W211 modded by MBENZNL
Is The car lowered? I Have the AMG E55 Monoblocks with 245/45/18 on the front and My Wagon IS Lowered..No Rub So 50 Series may Not rub on a Non lowered car?
10-05-2006, 10:41 AM
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Buy new tires! That 235/50 is too tall and that 8% difference is way to much. Ideally you should be running a 235/40/18. You may be able to run a 245/40/18 depending on offset and width, etc. May need to roll fenders.
Also, if the tires are 235/50/18 what car did they come off? The rims may not be for a W210 with wrong offset or use wrong size bolts.
Also, if the tires are 235/50/18 what car did they come off? The rims may not be for a W210 with wrong offset or use wrong size bolts.
10-05-2006, 12:47 PM
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Sounds like the rims will fit. Make sure you get/use the correct lug bolts. Your OEM bolts have a Ball or Radius seat and those Mandrus, made by TSW, maybe Cone seat.
