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Help with Wheels for W220 S500!

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Old 12-04-2013, 05:51 PM
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Help with Wheels for W220 S500!

Hi, I am getting some 20" wheels for my 2000 S500 and was wondering what the best offset I should go with. The wheels are 20x8.5 and 20x10. I would want a semi aggressive fitment where the wheel is flush and does not sink into fender. Also, I will be lowering the vehicle so I was curious about tire size. I know that it has to be slightly stretched if I go with aggressive fitment along with lowering the vehicle.

Any help? I would really appreciate it. Thanks guy!
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Go with the original ET. When you lower the car the tires will at least be centered in the wheel well.
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Link to check possible fitment issues.


http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp


Play with the offset numbers to see how it centers up for any given tire size. As always, take the answers with a grain of salt.
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it will ride like hell with 20's
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Semi aggressive offset should be around the 32-35mm mark.
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Thanks guys I really appreciate it!
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Had 20's , wouldn't do it. 19 is maxed. Learned this the hard way twice. Plus, it puts a lot of stress on the suspension components

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