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Feb 27, 2005 | 05:29 PM

twboy

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offset for the slk350

anyone know what is the wheel offset for the 2005 SLK350?

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Paul

Feb 28, 2005 | 10:35 AM

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anyone know what is the wheel offset for the 2005 SLK350?

thanks

Paul

For the factory 17", they are ET36 front and ET30 rear. But you cant use those numbers for purchasing aftermarket wheels.

Feb 28, 2005 | 10:58 AM

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Harris, so what specs should I look for when I look for aftermarket wheels?

thanks for the reply

Feb 28, 2005 | 11:29 AM

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Harris, so what specs should I look for when I look for aftermarket wheels?

thanks for the reply

It varies by each wheel manufacturer. I noticed that you are living in the same city as I do, perhaps you can come to our new shop and we can give you some better advice. However, the shop is at its final stage of renovation. Should be open to the public in late March or early April.

Or if you dont want to wait that long, please send me an e-mail.

Mar 3, 2005 | 11:16 AM

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'05 SLK350/AMG PKG

Stock 17" are actually 37mm front and 30mm rear. As far as aftermarket, if they are 7.5" wide front and 8.5" wide rear, these offsets will work. But if you go wider you will need to change the offset. If you went with 8" wide front, the max offset you could have would be 35mm front. I have 8.5" wide front and have a 30mm offset. I have 9.5" wide rear with a 35mm offset. Hope this helps.