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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 02:00 PM
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Can I run non-ML MB wheels on the ML?
I am looking at a set of E320 sport package 5spoke rims, will they work with my ML320?

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Old Nov 6, 2004 | 04:02 AM
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I am looking at a set of E320 sport package 5spoke rims, will they work with my ML320?

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Yes they will work, but it is not a good idea as the wheels are not load rated for the M-class. Although the W211 E-class (which is what I assume you are referring to) weighs not much less than an M-class, the carrying capacity of the vehicle is figured into the required load capacity of the wheels.

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Offsets might be off too...
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Offsets might be off too...
Might be, but they wouldn't be. Anything that would fit a W211 E-class would fit an M-class. And the ones he SPECIFICALLY asked for would.
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What wheels are you guys running?

I am thinking about the cheaper OEM ones. But haven't found any good looking ones yet. I really like 18" 5spokes found on the x5 3.0 with sport package. It's too bad the bolt patterns are different.
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