SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Wheel Offset
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Wheel Offset
I have been looking for a set of 18" split spoke wheels for my 03 SL55 and have not been able to find any. I have found several sets from CLS550's, but the offset is 5mm different. What problems, if any, would it cause if these were put on an SL?
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CLS wheels fit the SL just fine despite the offset difference. Just with the 10J wide rear wheels (only Style IV two piece 19") AMG requires fender rolling.
I know cause I have em.
Style 3: 8.5J and 9.5J (winter wheels)
Style IV: 8.5J and 10J
I know cause I have em.
Style 3: 8.5J and 9.5J (winter wheels)
Style IV: 8.5J and 10J
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what do you guys think of these wheels for a SL55 ? made by TSW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/20-WH...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/20-WH...Q5fAccessories
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2008 MB CL600. 2020 MB E300 de. 1987 BMW M535i.
what do you guys think of these wheels for a SL55 ? made by TSW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/20-WH...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/20-WH...Q5fAccessories
Summer of 2007, I bought EXACTLY that set, from the same dealer for my old 2004 SL600!
They fit perfectly, and don't require any spacers!
(See my photos.)
And the guy working there, Bob, is very helpful and polite!
I highly recommend them!
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Same here CLS500 WHEELS!!!! SL & CLS have similar off set and it can be shared between the two . This set is for SALE if anyone is interested . it has less than 500 miles . MICHELIN PILOT SPORT . Also have this for sale 19" CLS55 WHEELS
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2008 MB CL600. 2020 MB E300 de. 1987 BMW M535i.
But since I was sooo pleased with their look, I bought another set from eurowheelsusa, that I have in stock for "future projects"..!
And the reason why I don't have them on the car I have today, is because it's a Carlsson, and therefor Carlsson rims is the only way to go (my opinion)!
However, I like the looks of the "AMG style" better...
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2008 MB CL600. 2020 MB E300 de. 1987 BMW M535i.
As a matter of fact, NO they don't..!
I was actually suprised to see, after a summer, that they still were nice & round!
So these have good quality.
Otherwise, I get your point there.
Most copies are terrible when it comes to potholes...
I was actually suprised to see, after a summer, that they still were nice & round!
So these have good quality.
Otherwise, I get your point there.
Most copies are terrible when it comes to potholes...
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SL65, 427 COBRA (CSX-3127)73 911S, 246GTS (DINO SPYDER), CORNICHE,1962 PORSCHE TWIN GRILLE ROADSTER+
THE 19 INCH TWO PIECE WHEELS ARE DEFINITELY PRONE TO BENDING!
I HAD 2 OF THE ORIGINAL WHEELS ON MY SL65 THAT WERE BENT! THE CAR NEVER HIT ANYTHING AND IS PERFECT! THE RIGHT REAR ON THE INSIDE WITH NO APPARENT CONTACT DAMAGE BUT HAD A HUGE FLAT SPOT. THE FRONT WHEEL ALSO HAD INSIDE DAMAGE WITH NO EVIDENCE OF CONTACT DAMAGE.
THEN I BOUGHT ANOTHER SET THAT LOOKED PERFECT AND TWO WERE ALSO BENT. AGAIN ONLY ON THE INSIDE..
THEN I BOUGHT ANOTHER SET THAT LOOKED PERFECT AND TWO WERE ALSO BENT. AGAIN ONLY ON THE INSIDE..
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What tire and tire size did you use?
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Will this offset make the wheels stick out more or be set in more?
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2005 SL500, 2000 S430, 1999 C2, 1995 E300D
So if the original wheel is ET35, and the new wheel is ET25, then the new wheel will sit further out by 10 mm, and appear more flush with the fender, with the risk,of course, of hitting the fender and wheel well.
ET stands for Einpress Tiefe, German for offset.
