W210 suspension help!!!
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Originally Posted by Whitey
Man, how come they're "finding an E" now??????? Shouldn't they be doing it when they did the measurements, pre-manufacture??? In any case, lucky with a two pc, they can always disassemble and shift the center part inwards or outwards to get it to work - only problem is they need to re-weld the parts together :o ....good luck.
...I await an email today about fitment of the front.Jason
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Jay, it may not be the wheel alone but the 245 tire using that offset of et38 up front. Are they going to put a tire (245) on that rim and test it? Good Luck!
Anything bigger than a 18X8 et35 will not work with a 245 tire.
Anything bigger than a 18X8 et35 will not work with a 245 tire.
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Originally Posted by Whitey
235/35x19".....SP9000's
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With an 8", 225 would fit and probably be the safest best (if they make them for 19's). Steering will be lighter and more responsive but won't be as aggressive looking.....and with the wheel sitting so far in from the fender (compared to the usual setup), a real good drop is needed to make it look better. Just my $0.02.
My real concern now is whether they will clear your calipers and the rears are going to be dangerously close to the fenders at 10" ET29.
My real concern now is whether they will clear your calipers and the rears are going to be dangerously close to the fenders at 10" ET29.
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Originally Posted by E55JAY
I was just told the same thing by someone else 
this is not good
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this is not goodJason
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Update
I asked for my deposit back...they are going to mount and balance wheels and tires, ship them out...and will take them back if they dont fit or look right...manufacturer claims that they have made wheels for W210 E55's before and guarantee fitment, Iam awaiting a reply.
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I am awaiting a response..., I assume I will have them by the end of the week...we will see...how the front will fit with a 245 and not rub with a et38 19x8 is beyond me, but then again...thats why I sell mortgages not wheels. Fingers crossed...Jason
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Originally Posted by E55JAY
I am awaiting a response..., I assume I will have them by the end of the week...we will see...how the front will fit with a 245 and not rub with a et38 19x8 is beyond me, but then again...thats why I sell mortgages not wheels. Fingers crossed...Jason
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Maybe they should consider selling mortgages too.....:p good luck!
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Miracle Fitment!
there is another member with a miracle front fitment. JamE55 upgraded to HRE rims 19X9 et32 with no rubbing. The calculations state this fitment pushes the rim inward 14mm. However, Jam did upgrade to Brembo brakes and I suspected that the brake rotor face (hat) may have been further out than stock which would require a bigger offset, but it was supposed to be the same as stock. No one has been able to explain Jam's miracle fitment yet.
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Originally Posted by E55 KEV
there is another member with a miracle front fitment. JamE55 upgraded to HRE rims 19X9 et32 with no rubbing. The calculations state this fitment pushes the rim inward 14mm. However, Jam did upgrade to Brembo brakes and I suspected that the brake rotor face (hat) may have been further out than stock which would require a bigger offset, but it was supposed to be the same as stock. No one has been able to explain Jam's miracle fitment yet.
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Originally Posted by Whitey
All these discussions on wheel clearance is getting interesting....u sure he didn't space them out. What about tire width?....I guess with 9" he'd need at least 245's right?
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Wassup Jay! Check the other recent tire/wheel thread, lots to learn 
So I guess with James' case, there's hope yet for the fronts.....as for the rears, you could just space it out - in which case, they should pay for it or take it off the bill....H&R hubcentric spaces 
So I guess with James' case, there's hope yet for the fronts.....as for the rears, you could just space it out - in which case, they should pay for it or take it off the bill....H&R hubcentric spaces
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Wassup Jay! Check the other recent tire/wheel thread, lots to learn So I guess with James' case, there's hope yet for the fronts.....as for the rears, you could just space it out - in which case, they should pay for it or take it off the bill....H&R hubcentric spaces
So I guess with James' case, there's hope yet for the fronts.....as for the rears, you could just space it out - in which case, they should pay for it or take it off the bill....H&R hubcentric spaces Jason
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axiously awaiting the outcome of Jay's new forged rim offset dilemma. What's the update?
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Originally Posted by E55JAY
Hey Kev thanks for checking up...H&R springs are being put on this friday and the wheels should be here by monday or tuesday hopefully
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DPE's are handled by enthusiasts, a couple of them are Benz modding members on this board I understand (the silver CLK in their gallery is Lowryder), so you would have comfort that these guys know what they're doing. Alexbenz should be able to help with getting your hands on some and deal with any subsequent problems. Here's their site:
www.dpengineering.cc
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GOOD LUCK! However, if it doesn't work out and you get a full refund, I'd recommend DPE "R08 Variant S" wheels for a similar style - I'm seriously considering swapping mine for these........ooooooohhhhh, I'm so torn :
DPE's are handled by enthusiasts, a couple of them are Benz modding members on this board I understand (the silver CLK in their gallery is Lowryder), so you would have comfort that these guys know what they're doing. Alexbenz should be able to help with getting your hands on some and deal with any subsequent problems. Here's their site:
www.dpengineering.cc
:DPE's are handled by enthusiasts, a couple of them are Benz modding members on this board I understand (the silver CLK in their gallery is Lowryder), so you would have comfort that these guys know what they're doing. Alexbenz should be able to help with getting your hands on some and deal with any subsequent problems. Here's their site:
www.dpengineering.cc
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Hahahahah, a lip show-off! I wished I still had the 4.5" lips I had on my old harts to show those guys what phat lips really look like 
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