Help with 20" to my E-Class Estate!
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Warren at DetailKing has some new 20" wheels coming out in the next few weeks for our cars.
I am patiently waiting...check with him for info, as i am sworn to secrecy.
Warren 416-897-4602
I am patiently waiting...check with him for info, as i am sworn to secrecy.
Warren 416-897-4602
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Got my wheels today..
Will they fit?
8,5x20 et35 front (245/30-20)
10x20 et38 back (285/25-20)
Don't want to fit the tires, maybe they dont wont to take them back then..
Please reply!
If they dont fit have to ship them back
PS: Not a saloon, but the Estate model (S212) with airmatic.
Will they fit?
8,5x20 et35 front (245/30-20)
10x20 et38 back (285/25-20)
Don't want to fit the tires, maybe they dont wont to take them back then..
Please reply!
If they dont fit have to ship them back
PS: Not a saloon, but the Estate model (S212) with airmatic.
Last edited by Esm86; 03-19-2012 at 02:48 PM.
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If you're not lowered, then no rubbing should take place.
As far as different tires with same wheels/offsets. Again only if you're not lowered, rear 265/30-20 tires (this is what I'm using on 9.5" et33 wheels, which is almost the same as 10" et38) will minimize protrusion passed fenders from about 1/3" to about 1/4". Ideally you would want 10" wide wheel with et44-45.
As far as different tires with same wheels/offsets. Again only if you're not lowered, rear 265/30-20 tires (this is what I'm using on 9.5" et33 wheels, which is almost the same as 10" et38) will minimize protrusion passed fenders from about 1/3" to about 1/4". Ideally you would want 10" wide wheel with et44-45.
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Same reason one would use 285/25 rear instead of 275/25 - a bit more protection for wheels. BTW 255 is E63 OEM and fits non AMG W212 with room to spare (I even fitted 265/30-20 on 9" upfront without any rubbing just to see if it fits).
For 4matic you want to keep front/rear as same diameter as possible, hence 245/30 & 285/25.
For 4matic you want to keep front/rear as same diameter as possible, hence 245/30 & 285/25.
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If you're not lowered, then no rubbing should take place.
As far as different tires with same wheels/offsets. Again only if you're not lowered, rear 265/30-20 tires (this is what I'm using on 9.5" et33 wheels, which is almost the same as 10" et38) will minimize protrusion passed fenders from about 1/3" to about 1/4". Ideally you would want 10" wide wheel with et44-45.
As far as different tires with same wheels/offsets. Again only if you're not lowered, rear 265/30-20 tires (this is what I'm using on 9.5" et33 wheels, which is almost the same as 10" et38) will minimize protrusion passed fenders from about 1/3" to about 1/4". Ideally you would want 10" wide wheel with et44-45.
I really hope it will fit and not rub
Think i would try the 285/25-20 first and see how it runs.
Will it look stupid with stock hight?
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285/25 at 38et will stick out about 3/8".. and you will have large wheel gap at stock height.. My opinion, wont look good. You have to consider also certain tires have this 'lip" acts as a wheel protector.. makes the tire look like it sticks out even further..
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Have tried the wheels, looks good actually!
Think it would be better with 275/30 tires?
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275/30 will elivate any need to lower (you'll need to go with 235/35 front then).
285/30 (if it even fits) will most likely rub.
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The rear tires are 285/25
Me wheel dealer says it will fit! Have to drive the car a bit to check how it really runs
Hope it wont rub!!
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