SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Wheel spacers?
05-21-2010, 12:55 PM
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Wheel spacers?
I just put these BBS RSGT wheels on my SL. They are 19x8.5 in the front and 19x9.5 in the back. They both have a 32mm offset. I was thinking of using a 15mm hubcentric spacer all around to move the wheels out to the edge of the fender. Do you think 15mm would be too much?
05-21-2010, 12:58 PM
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Best thing would be to measure it all out. Try measuring the distance from the fender to your wheel. As soon as you start lowering the car the it will run more of a negative camber.
05-21-2010, 01:15 PM
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With a 32MM offset 15MM should be OK...
I used 15MM in the rear but the wheels I have are 11.5 wide and have a 46MM offset.
The Wheels are a tiny bit (about 3MM) to far out but if I use less it might hit on the inside suspension...
It all depends on the wheel and sometimes it takes a little bit of experimenting to get it right!
I have an extra full set (4) of 15MM spacers they are new if you need a set @ $125 for all (4)
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The Wheels are a tiny bit (about 3MM) to far out but if I use less it might hit on the inside suspension...
It all depends on the wheel and sometimes it takes a little bit of experimenting to get it right!
I have an extra full set (4) of 15MM spacers they are new if you need a set @ $125 for all (4)
execmalibu@earthlink.net
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05-21-2010, 01:19 PM
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your wheels are a little narrow. I think 10mm would be good normally, but in your case the 15s might be ok. you will need studs 15mm longer too.
