DxBMB

First post guys, so please go easy on me

I just bought these wheels and tires off a guy here in Dubai for cheap ($950).

They came straight off his S-Class and I was planning to put them on a 2010 E550.

They are staggered and appear to be 20x8.5 in the front shod with 255/35 tires and 20x9.5 shod with 265/35 tires in the rear.

Will these fit without issue or will I need to go with lower profile tires, or worse, will they not fit at all?

Thanks!

illmike

950 is a good deal! If the offsets are in the mid 40's (45) then you will be fine

EmE247

S class offsets should not be a problem.

You might have a problem with the tires... Think u need to go with a lower profile... Something like 35 front 30 back or maybe even 30 front 25 back.

DxBMB

I just checked the back of the rims and confirm the widths and saw that both front and rears show a 35 ET offset.

Am I in the clear???

Thanks guys!

clmulli

DxBMB the 35 offset will not work on the front with those tires. They will rub. You'll need to run a 235/35/20 or 245/30/20 on the front. The rear should be ok.

illmike

you have about the same specs as mine...you should be fine at stock height- just flush with the fenders

threeMBs

Wheels will fit without any problems.

However, tires (in those sizes - that is 27"fr/27.3"rr) have zero chance to fit regardless of wheels' widths or offsets.

DxBMB

Thanks clmulli. I also saw a posting that you are running similar sized/offset rims with the following: 235/35/20 on the front and 275/30/20 on the rear.

You described the rears as being "a little aggressive". If you could do it again, would you be running 265's in the rear?

I am running stock suspension and no spacers. Sounds like I don't need any?

I am going to order the tires in the morning.

I believe Yokohama Advan Sports in 235/35/20 and 265/30/20 should be readily available. I recently put them on my Maserati Gransport and am happy with them so far (235/35/19 and 265/30/19).

DxBMB

So would you do 245 or 235 / 35 in the front and 265 or 275 / 30 in the back?

DxBMB

So probably no need / use for spacers?

BM2BZ

welcome abroad! you are one brave man! you bought them before even knowing they'll fit or not. i guess if the tires won't fit you still can sell them. one of the members just bought a set like this or very similar recently.

DxBMB

hehe or stupid

I figured out from various sources that 20x8.5 and 20x9.5 were being offered on the W212 by aftermarket sources, but I was running blind regarding offsets...but I think I made out ok for $950 for original 20" AMG rims, no? I know the current used tires are not useable, but as you said I might find someone to buy 'em off me, but not too concerned about that...at least the rims fit!

threeMBs

Front - 235/35 for sure, 245/35 will not fit.

Rear - 265/30 or 275/30 is up to you (I use 265/30 while just about everyone else here use 275/30 and few even 285/30).

No spacers for rear. For front, you can use 5mm if you want to (to make it et30), but it is not required.

BM2BZ

if they are oem, it's an amazing deal even w/o tires. guess people really don't care about money in dubai .

threeMBs

I highly doubt those are OEM wheels: Mercedes does not "make" (or source as OEM) any wheels in those sizes with offsets of et35 that I know of. Et35 is a very popular aftermarket offset for MBs as it fits a great majority of MB cars.

chrisvr6

post pics once you fit them.

DxBMB

Will post pics when done, probably Thursday or Friday.

The wheels are embossed at the back that they are made in Germany. Are the replicas also made in Germany?

DxBMB

My local tire and rim guy and Tire Rack's website both suggest 245/30 and 285/25 for front and rear, respectively. I got these as "recommended size" when configuring an aftermarket setup on the E550 with a similar staggered setup on Tire Rack's website.

Thoughts? Does 285 seem too wide for a 9.5 rim? and will it stick out a lot from the fender?

They are able to get Nitto Invo's anybody on here run them before? Thoughts on Nitto?

Thanks for all the helpful advice!

DxBMB

You could be on to something...

This is what the inside of the rim looks like. I didn't find any clear part # anywhere. You can clearly see the "made in germany" stamp, the offset of 35, and the rim weight, and some other fuzzy stuff.

Don't the replica's usually not have AMG stamped on the front? These do. I'm not sure, just asking.

DxBMB

As promised.

Wheels ended up being copies...not the real deal...oh well, they look good

Also had some bits painted and wrapped black (grill, mirrors, rear star, removed E550, deleted all chrome with gloss black wrap to compliment pano roof, rear diffuser, and exhaust tips painted matte black) and had faded interior wood wrapped with a tasty brushed silver (it is textured) and centre console in gloss black, oh and high quality tints on windows and rear brake lights...and removed chrome door strips.

Why do I feel the car looks like it is riding on stilts despite the 20s?

clmulli

Look good! Nice wrap job. I may go with a similar look of getting rid of the chrome.

chrisvr6

You need to lower it now. The 20's raised it a bit.

DxBMB

clmulli, are you on stock springs? It looks really flush on yours and no nasty gaps.

Would you say I need to drop 1-1.5"? I also don't want to look slammed, something close to a sporty OEM look.

clmulli

Yea I'm on stocks. Now that I have the Vossens with the correct offset I may lower with H&R springs. Not sure yet. Don't want to deal with the camber issues and tire wear. But some experts on here will give you some recommendations on lowering or not.

K-A

Yeah, the stance looks off now that it's raised up. I also think the wheels are sticking out too much at the rear, but the drop could fix that.