Proper wheel-fitment
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Sondres new to the W210 scene thread
Hi there!
About to buy my first Benz! A E220 Touring from 2000, facelift. Looks quite good but it sure does need to be lowered asap!
Will be buying a set of wheels aswell, but since I haven't got the car yet I'll ask so the right size will be ordered...
This is what I want! (Sorry for the use of this photo, I'll remove it if neccesary)
What kind of offset would you think this one's got?
About to buy my first Benz! A E220 Touring from 2000, facelift. Looks quite good but it sure does need to be lowered asap!
Will be buying a set of wheels aswell, but since I haven't got the car yet I'll ask so the right size will be ordered...
This is what I want! (Sorry for the use of this photo, I'll remove it if neccesary)
What kind of offset would you think this one's got?
Last edited by skj0lsvik; May 5, 2012 at 02:20 PM. Reason: Multiple questions
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300E a couple 1994 w124wagon E320 Wagon/,1971MGB Track/Rally, MG Midget Autocross ,2000 E320 wagon.
Run w210 amg rims in 35 et rear
30 et front with 235 and 265 in proper profiles for 18's.
or for a nice ride and still performance and look 17's in above sizes
235/45/17 and 265/40/17 within 1 rev per mile front and rear,and your speedo will remain accurate.
The picture you display is not so much a matter of offset or tire size as it is lowering springs and that is a whole nuther kettle of worms.
or for a nice ride and still performance and look 17's in above sizes
235/45/17 and 265/40/17 within 1 rev per mile front and rear,and your speedo will remain accurate.
The picture you display is not so much a matter of offset or tire size as it is lowering springs and that is a whole nuther kettle of worms.
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What do you mean by that? Real hassle to drive with lowering springs? 
I've been thinking about buying a 50/40mm lowering spring set? Any opinions on that? Too high/low?
Yea, that 17 inch thought ain't dumb. Looks good with some decent 17 wheels with the correct amount of lowering.... Plus the wheels might get lighter so the car won't loose any power/performance.
I've been thinking about buying a 50/40mm lowering spring set? Any opinions on that? Too high/low?
Yea, that 17 inch thought ain't dumb. Looks good with some decent 17 wheels with the correct amount of lowering.... Plus the wheels might get lighter so the car won't loose any power/performance.
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300E a couple 1994 w124wagon E320 Wagon/,1971MGB Track/Rally, MG Midget Autocross ,2000 E320 wagon.
5cm
drop is a bunch. Negative camber issues,camber links needed. Rolled fenders. Maybe even fender spacing needed to drop it the low.
H/R or eibachs w210 kit and play around with pads to fine tune.
Camber eccentrics front and K-mac camber bushings for the rear.
H/R or eibachs w210 kit and play around with pads to fine tune.
Camber eccentrics front and K-mac camber bushings for the rear.
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Damn! That much issues for only a 5cm drop
Might consider going for a set that lowers 40/40 then, is that easier on the car?
Holy f*ck, didn't know there were such a project to make the W210 driveable when dropped to the ground...
Might consider going for a set that lowers 40/40 then, is that easier on the car?
Holy f*ck, didn't know there were such a project to make the W210 driveable when dropped to the ground...
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Got ahold of some 18inch wheels now, ET is 35. Might use some spacer if I'm not satisfied. Swapped the original 16 inch wheels for them so this went smooth, just need a few new tires :P
Not entirely convinced on the wheels yet, here's a pic:
Anyone tried these on a wagon? Ü
Not entirely convinced on the wheels yet, here's a pic:
Anyone tried these on a wagon? Ü
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does your wagon have the self leveling suspension? if so lowering the rear is not as complicated from what I understand https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...uspension.html
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Just shooting in the dark here, but I believe it's running a little cold. About 80'C.
Is this the normal running temperature for this engine(220CDI) or should I swap to a new thermostat?
Is this the normal running temperature for this engine(220CDI) or should I swap to a new thermostat?
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Use the following with your 18 inch wheels:
H&R spring set from TireRack.com about 250$
KMac rear adjustable eccentrics for camber adjustment check price on Ebay. Otherwise inner edge of tire is gone in 8K miles or less
Bilstein Sport shocks, made shorter for dropped suspension, available from TireRack.com
all wagons in post 99' production came with self leveling rear suspension. Do not readjust rear self leveling as it will adjust itself within a few miles of driving new setup.
With 18s and ET35 you can go 18x8.5 inch wheel in front with up to 245-40-18 tire and no rub. Overall spring drop will be about 1.60 inch front. more than that and you might encounter rub issues. No fender roll is needed.
Use either 265 or 275-35-18 on rear on an 18x9.5 inch wide wheel or up to 265-35-18 on 8.5 inch wide rear wheel. If wheels are 18x8 inch all around and not staggered then use same size front and rear and go 235-40-18 all around.
Do not forget 4 wheel alignment after set up is installed and driven 20-50 miles for settling of new springs.
H&R spring set from TireRack.com about 250$
KMac rear adjustable eccentrics for camber adjustment check price on Ebay. Otherwise inner edge of tire is gone in 8K miles or less
Bilstein Sport shocks, made shorter for dropped suspension, available from TireRack.com
all wagons in post 99' production came with self leveling rear suspension. Do not readjust rear self leveling as it will adjust itself within a few miles of driving new setup.
With 18s and ET35 you can go 18x8.5 inch wheel in front with up to 245-40-18 tire and no rub. Overall spring drop will be about 1.60 inch front. more than that and you might encounter rub issues. No fender roll is needed.
Use either 265 or 275-35-18 on rear on an 18x9.5 inch wide wheel or up to 265-35-18 on 8.5 inch wide rear wheel. If wheels are 18x8 inch all around and not staggered then use same size front and rear and go 235-40-18 all around.
Do not forget 4 wheel alignment after set up is installed and driven 20-50 miles for settling of new springs.
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As a foot note to my above post you are buying only the front Bilstein Sport shocks and keeping the original self leveling set up entirely intact
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You are on the wrong thread with your question. Check the thread in the index as that has been addressed many times and with different possible options. It will give you more choices to view. Hope that helps.
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Thanks a bunch
Ej thanks for taking the time. Unfortunatelly 
I'm hell bent on the 19's as the bulky wagon body just requires me to. I've seen a wagon runing on 20s around town and I wonder how they got away wi it because the same reasons you mentioned before. My tire dealer assured me (buy back warranty) that with 30s and 35s tires It would keep my warning lights off. I do not want to mess with the rear suspension.
Is there a way of manually or electronically controlling the ride height?
Have you published more pics of your avatar? Love to see more of the white wagon.
Thanks again.
I'm hell bent on the 19's as the bulky wagon body just requires me to. I've seen a wagon runing on 20s around town and I wonder how they got away wi it because the same reasons you mentioned before. My tire dealer assured me (buy back warranty) that with 30s and 35s tires It would keep my warning lights off. I do not want to mess with the rear suspension.Is there a way of manually or electronically controlling the ride height?
Have you published more pics of your avatar? Love to see more of the white wagon.
Thanks again.
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