staggered wheels on a 4matic?

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Aug 1, 2005 | 03:03 PM
  #1  
Hi all,

is it ok to put staggered wheels on a s 4-matic?

i am thinking of intalling 19 X 8.5 and 19 X 9.5.

Does anyone know the potential trouble that I might face from doing so?

Thanks,

Tim
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Aug 14, 2005 | 01:21 PM
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a world of problems
I read in the e class forum about a guy who staggered a 4matic and ruined his tranny.. it was not advised to do so , try searching the e class forum ..
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Aug 25, 2005 | 02:14 PM
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You never put wheels of a different diameter on opposite ends of an AWD/4WD vehicle. It will cause geartrain binding. Different widths shouldn't hurt (As long as the diameter is the same!!) but I doubt that would be reccomended either.
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Sep 7, 2005 | 02:09 AM
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staggered wheels
I heard that too that you shouldn't put diff. diameter on 4matic vehicle.
Regarding the widht there should be no problem.
Otherwise why MB intoduced AMG package (with 18x8 & 18x9 rims) on S-Class with new double spoke rims?
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