Brabus Wheels fitment question
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Brabus Wheels fitment question
Hi all,
Quick question- I am about to get these used Brabus wheels for my w163 2005 ML500
The wheels are made for the ML. They are 18's, that's about all I know for now, and they seem to be lower offset than the OEM 17's based on looking at the photo
Will I be able to use my original lug nuts from my existing OEM 17 inch mercedes wheels? Or do i need to get different/longer lugs
Quick question- I am about to get these used Brabus wheels for my w163 2005 ML500
The wheels are made for the ML. They are 18's, that's about all I know for now, and they seem to be lower offset than the OEM 17's based on looking at the photo
Will I be able to use my original lug nuts from my existing OEM 17 inch mercedes wheels? Or do i need to get different/longer lugs
Last edited by kepone; Aug 11, 2017 at 11:15 PM.
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50+ views and no responses! Thanks guys! lol
So thanks for all the help guys 
As it turns out, the answer is NO. These wheels do not work with the OEM ML500 lug bolts. The Brabus wheels have a slightly thicker back plate, and also they require cone seat lug bolts, and will not work with ball seat lug bolts.
I had to buy a set of 14mmx1.5 38mm long bolts from a local tire shop in Los Angeles to get them to fit. The lugs cost about $76 after tax for the set of 20
Luckily, other than the lugs, there were no other fitment problems. The wheels clear the giant ML500 front brake calipers with no problems.
You don't need any spacers either. Perfect fitment as long as you get the correct lug nuts
Here are the wheel specs that are etched into the back of the wheel
Now all kidding aside, i'm not mad that nobody responded lol. Maybe the 56 people that viewed this just didn't know the answer. Anyway for anyone else that is trying to fit Brabus wheels to a W163, now you know what to expect
As it turns out, the answer is NO. These wheels do not work with the OEM ML500 lug bolts. The Brabus wheels have a slightly thicker back plate, and also they require cone seat lug bolts, and will not work with ball seat lug bolts.
I had to buy a set of 14mmx1.5 38mm long bolts from a local tire shop in Los Angeles to get them to fit. The lugs cost about $76 after tax for the set of 20
Luckily, other than the lugs, there were no other fitment problems. The wheels clear the giant ML500 front brake calipers with no problems.
You don't need any spacers either. Perfect fitment as long as you get the correct lug nuts
Here are the wheel specs that are etched into the back of the wheel
Now all kidding aside, i'm not mad that nobody responded lol. Maybe the 56 people that viewed this just didn't know the answer. Anyway for anyone else that is trying to fit Brabus wheels to a W163, now you know what to expect
Last edited by kepone; Aug 14, 2017 at 03:16 PM.
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Nice and they even have the 285 50 r18s. You can't even find these size of tires here in NA.
Whats the ET on these wheels?
10x18, and
42ET?
Whats the ET on these wheels?
10x18, and
42ET?
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ET is the offset of the wheels.
looking at your specs in the photo, it looks to be 42 stamped on the backside of the wheel but the spec sheets for that size wheel show 40. Not sure of the spec sheet is for a monoblock IV.
Any where on the back of the wheel that shows ET40 stamped on it?
looking at your specs in the photo, it looks to be 42 stamped on the backside of the wheel but the spec sheets for that size wheel show 40. Not sure of the spec sheet is for a monoblock IV.
Any where on the back of the wheel that shows ET40 stamped on it?
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Ah!, Thanks Art!
Next to the wheel size. LoL
My old tired eyes can barely make it out.
(I'll put on my reading glasses next time.🤓
Next to the wheel size. LoL
My old tired eyes can barely make it out.
(I'll put on my reading glasses next time.🤓
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