liljohne500

Just got new set of e63 amg rims for my 2003 e500. the backs fit no problem but on the fronts the dust cover where the grease is on the front axle sticks out to far so the center hub cap cover dont fit. Is there a way to fix this. thanks

lkchris

E63 hubs

liljohne500

what do you exactly mean by this the whole assembly or just the covers

Benz-O-Rama

Are they true OEM E63 AMG wheels or are the rep's? Where did you purchase them? My guess is they're reps. I have OEM E63 P30 wheels and they fit with no problem.

liljohne500

i am all most positive that they are oem the have the amg symbol on it. They fit good it just i cant get the hub cap cover on any ideas.

Benz-O-Rama

The logo means squat. Alot, if not most reps will have the AMG stamp. The way to tell for sure is there is a MB symbol along side of an actual part number. It will probably start with A211......

Where did you buy them?

liljohne500

rim dealer up in north jersey. rims are on car currently so have to wait untill tomorrow to check the part number. would it be that my car is a 2003 and rims are 2009

Benz-O-Rama

Only MB dealerships have access to OEM MB wheels. Your rim dealer in North Jersey sold you reps.

I thought you said that the fronts wouldn't fit? So how can they be on the car?

The AMG wheels from a 2003-2009 W211 will fit on a 2003-2009 non-AMG W211 without drama.

You bought them new? How much? This will tell you for sure if they're true OEM AMG wheels.

liljohne500

no they fit on the car and able to drive it the only thing that does not fit is the center hub cap that snaps in, picture attached is the exact rims bought and arrow to what is not fitting.

kiamcoj

Those aren't E63 wheels. You should have purchased the set I am selling. True OEM E63 wheels with tires. Those look like stock W204 sport wheels.

Benz-O-Rama

I don't think I've ever seen those wheels on an E63 before. Again, how much were they? That will go a long way in figuring out if they're an OEM MB wheel.

For instance: My OEM MB E63 030 wheels retail for just shy of 10,000.00. Now, these are 2peice wheels and completely over priced, but you get the idea. But I don't think there is a set of any OEM MB wheels that will cost you less than 3000.00 for the set, if they're real. At first glance, they look an awful lot like these cheap reps:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-x-...Q5fAccessories

liljohne500

here is exactly where i got them:
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/pts/1449823079.html

Benz-O-Rama

Reps. The same ones in the ebay ad I posted. And by the way, the car pictured is not an E63.

liljohne500

mine just have a gunmetal powder coat finish

liljohne500

yea i know but it is a e class so they should fit

amdeutsch

A first clue should've been the fact that he shows a side pic with 19" tires on a E55. Second clue is the fact that he shows 2 different center caps. I'm with the rest, they appear to be replicas.

liljohne500

just found the post of the one i bought they have that gunmetal finish but the other center caps because i didn't buy the tires of of him
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/pts/1449825993.html

Benz-O-Rama

Again, not OEM wheels and not proper fitment. The problem you have is with the front wheel's offset. The offset is incorrect which is causing that little hub dust cover to intrude into the center cap's cavity, therefore not allowing it to snap in.

liljohne500

besides the way it looks is it going to effect car. and thanks for everyones help

liljohne500

also is there any way to make it work thanks

Benz-O-Rama

You can try to add a spacer. Depending on how much room you need inside that little cavity, you can purchase hub-centric spacers. Maybe a 3mm or 5mm will be enough for your needs. This essentially increases the offset of the wheel.

liljohne500

will i need longer lug nuts and if i don't do this right away will it effect the car

Benz-O-Rama

Depends. If all you need is 3 more mm, then your oem bolts will probably suffice. But, if you need 10mm or more, than yep...longer bolts.

Best to try to see if you can get your money back and buy proper wheels. I know it sucks, but these cars are already so finicky that anything you put them that's not a high quality or OEM part really pisses them off.

Quadcammer

Actually it decreases the offset of the wheel.

low offset-wheel further out
high offset-wheel further in

Benz-O-Rama

Yep, good catch.