Danthefireman

Just recently bought a E-350, been reading on here a lot and have learned a ton but have not seen anything on 22" wheels! Will 22"x9" wheels fit with no mods???? I read a lot about the 20" staggered with the tire sizes fitting ect...! Going with an aftermarket wheel with no stagger set, if not just a 20"x8.5" with a 35mm offset, and 235/35/20 tires! I know that will work! Thanks

Abrown3mtg

I've only seen one w212 with 22's and from what little was said, it sounded like extensive modifications were necessary for clearance

Danthefireman

Makes perfect sense that's why no1 talks about it! Also no question on the 20"x8.5" with 235/35/20 all the way a round? Or could I go with a bigger tire since they r only 8.5" wide?

beejAMG

thats a case of "bigger is not always better". a few members here would say 19 is the perfect size for the 212. ive got 20s and happy with it but reckon anything bigger would look hideous. imo

Danthefireman

Yes understood! So on a set of staggered 8.5" and 10" what's the BEST tire size hear a lot of BS talk! What size tires you running on ur car?

235/35/20 front 8.5" rim
275/30/20 rear 10" rim will that work no rubbing?

beejAMG

you should be fine with that set up.

im running 20x9 245/30/20 front and 20x10.5 275/30/20 rear if i remember it right.

Abrown3mtg

Is your car a 4matic or rwd? If 4matic, the closest to stock and closest outer diameter is 245/30r20 and 285/25r20. But the 275/30r20's would be better for a rwd car... This has been debated before but the numbers seem to line up best with the first.

Danthefireman

Yes 4 matic, so the front is agreed 245/30/20 (done) now on the rear a little confused, 285/25/20 would be best? I see (Beej) running 275/30/20 on a 10.5" wide wouldn't that give me more side wall protection then a 285/25/20? Plus it's a 10" wide rim?
Does is rub under load with people in the back? On a 275/30/20? Btw huge info thanks guys pretty much going off this for a full set of wheels and tires, ASAP!

Abrown3mtg

Outer Diameters are as follows:

Factory 245/40r18=25.7
245/30r20=25.8
285/25r20=25.6
275/30r20=26.5

I forget the threshold.. I know people have run the 275 rears, but the closer in outer diameter the better/safer for the drivetrain in an all wheel drive vehicle. I will be going the 285 route on my 4matic when I pull the trigger on 20's

Danthefireman

Perfect explanation! Thanks for everything GOT IT! ))

beejAMG

what Abrown said about rolling diameter. goodluck and post pics when you get em!

BTW, im not sure if this question is for me but, with my current set up, i dont rub even with full load as my car is not lowered.

Danthefireman

Yes, Beej that's was for you! Impressive u can't fit a 10.5" in the back been opening my mind to a whole new world on rims! Back to square one but have the tires on lock! (Thanks guys huge) How much can you play with the offset on the wheel before it becomes a problem? Give or take 5? 40mm rear will work? Standard is 35mm if I even think I know what Iam talking about?

Danthefireman

Been looking at vossen and niche concave! This process is way more difficult then I ever thought! Could have never have done it without this forum!

beejAMG

Hi Dan, since mine is a RWD, i have 10.5 ET42 at the rear, tooooo aggressive for many, but just how i like it.

Danthefireman

Sounds sick, my style, will that work with a 4mattic don't care if it sticks out a little as long as it doesn't rub I would run a set that wide!

beejAMG

Im not too sure with the 4matic but heres a quick snap...



Its stickin out probably 2mm so i added this "mud guard" from the facelift model...

Danthefireman

Nice can barely tell, super sick ride, seems with 10.5" on the back!! Is the mud guard needed? Does it throw up that much water off the tire?

Danthefireman

Liking the Orange calipers btw, going with black! And looking at vossen concave cw5 wheels matte grey machine faced! See how they fit!

beejAMG

nah, the mudguard (if you can call it that) doesnt help with the water, it just looks more aggressive for me. its barely noticeable but looks good. imo at least.

i did the calipers black initially but had to redo the color after i got the wheels so itll pop up more from behind the wheel design.

Danthefireman

Yea that orange pops! The guard is good looking with the wider wheel I like it! Maybe thinking doing a sliver or something now got me thinking!

beejAMG

thought about silver as well but didnt want my E to look like the E driving next to me. dont get me wrong Dan, silver looks great, i juts wanted to stand out a lil in a subtle way if you know what i mean.

Danthefireman

No offense takin man, I hear that, u stand out off ur wheels alone, but that orange is different! Like ur style! Just got to find the best price and gonna pull the trigger! Thanks for all the help BIG TIME!

SheriffDep

Dan,
I am not positive, however there are several threads covering wheels for 4matic's and I don't think a Staggard Setup works for them. Yes Rolling diameter as long as its really really really close to the same might be fine (yes someone on the forum posted in one of those threads his came stock with staggered 4 magic) but general consensus was NOT to do staggered. Pretty sure I am remembering that thread right.

I came from a AMG E63 to a 4matic so was reading up on 4matics and read one of the threads on wheels. Just want to make sure you know what you are doing before spending a bunch of money. Hope this helps, at least for you to make sure its ok for staggered.

SheriffDep

Here is one of the threads I looked up, IT has all you likely need to know which 20" specifics for you, should answer your question pretty close. Remember though, different Brand Tires, even though same size, have different widths (actual size) and different rolling diameters. You MUST have extremely close to the same front to rear to not mess up the 4matic. I think the w212 is a 45/55 split on power. Hope all this helps here is the thread

https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...res-setup.html

Danthefireman

Yes, good read!! So just another number that needs to work perfectly!! Thanks huge again! Sticking with what those guys said!! Thanks!