SLK/R170: Rim size that fits with SLK
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Rim size that fits with SLK
will 19 inch wheel, front width 8,5 and rear width 9,5 ,with 235/35/19 front and 245/35/19 fits SLK ? Will it rubs ? can i make a full turn with those wheels ?
what wheel's size and tire size are the maximum for SLK ?
do I have to roll the fender if I want to lower the spring by cutting it or changing it with the lowering spring ??
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what wheel's size and tire size are the maximum for SLK ?
do I have to roll the fender if I want to lower the spring by cutting it or changing it with the lowering spring ??
thank you
Last edited by winston_wiyanta; Oct 1, 2004 at 02:57 AM.
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The answer is "probably not". Most people that have tried any 235-width tires in the front have experienced rubbing, but some claim to have no problems. You definitely need to have a 35mm-37mm offset with the 235s.
The SLK's fenders are already partially rolled, so you won't gain alot from rolling, but it might be just enough to clear 235s.
The rears will fit fine as long as the wheel offset is close to stock (30-37mm).
As for lowering, if you don't change the suspension geometry, there's really no difference in rubbing between lowered and stock, it's just how often you experience it.
The SLK's fenders are already partially rolled, so you won't gain alot from rolling, but it might be just enough to clear 235s.
The rears will fit fine as long as the wheel offset is close to stock (30-37mm).
As for lowering, if you don't change the suspension geometry, there's really no difference in rubbing between lowered and stock, it's just how often you experience it.
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thank you for the information brian 170
actually the rims is carlsson 2/5 brillian edition for c32 (not slk)with 8,5 front and 9,5 rear and 235/35/19 front, i found a good deal for that wheels. Is that rims have 35mm-37mm offset ? I don't know about wheel offset. what is offset ?
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actually the rims is carlsson 2/5 brillian edition for c32 (not slk)with 8,5 front and 9,5 rear and 235/35/19 front, i found a good deal for that wheels. Is that rims have 35mm-37mm offset ? I don't know about wheel offset. what is offset ?
thx
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Originally Posted by winston_wiyanta
thank you for the information brian 170
actually the rims is carlsson 2/5 brillian edition for c32 (not slk)with 8,5 front and 9,5 rear and 235/35/19 front, i found a good deal for that wheels. Is that rims have 35mm-37mm offset ? I don't know about wheel offset. what is offset ?
thx
actually the rims is carlsson 2/5 brillian edition for c32 (not slk)with 8,5 front and 9,5 rear and 235/35/19 front, i found a good deal for that wheels. Is that rims have 35mm-37mm offset ? I don't know about wheel offset. what is offset ?
thx
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They should be fine. I have now successfully fitted 20x8.5 inch and 20x9.5 inch Lowenhart LD5s to my SLK.
+38 offset and 225/30/20 tyres front and 235/35/20 rear.
After fitting them, I had my guards rolled slightly just to be on the safe side and have not scraped yet. Car is 30mm lower than factory ride height too.
+38 offset and 225/30/20 tyres front and 235/35/20 rear.
After fitting them, I had my guards rolled slightly just to be on the safe side and have not scraped yet. Car is 30mm lower than factory ride height too.
