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Old Feb 22, 2004 | 05:34 PM
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Rims for 1991 500 SL

Hi,
I am looking for some nice rims that will fit my 91 500 SL, and I don't know what offset I whould be looking for and what tire width will fit the fenders.

The car has the OEM wheels in 16", and the tires are 225 width. I would like to buy rims, 18"or 19" that will fit the car. AMG is an easy choice, but what other rim do you think looks good o an SL?

Thank you very much,
Raul
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Old Feb 22, 2004 | 10:11 PM
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Someone here may know.

However, you might get a better responce by posting that type of question on the other forum:

Technical Forums > Wheels, Tires, Suspension & Brakes

Luke is a tire expert from The Tire Rack.

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Old Feb 23, 2004 | 09:35 AM
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18" wheels for your SL

Raul,

I have four 18" AMG wheels with new Toyo Proxes tires mounted on them. The fronts are 24540R18's and the rears are 27535R18's. Check and see if they fit, they're in great shape and should be exactly what you're looking for! If you're interested, we'll talk. Bob in Penna.
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 09:28 AM
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Chris thank you for letting me know about the other forum, I'll post there soon.

bc2602, which model is it that you have?
Thank you veru much,
Raul
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 08:50 PM
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Raul,

I own a '01 SL500 which the tires came off of
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Old Feb 28, 2004 | 04:54 PM
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Get the AMG SL 2 piece rims! They look great!
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