W210 AMG Discuss the W210 AMG's such as the E50, E55, and E60

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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 11:38 AM
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rubbing issues.

are are some pics of my c43 with the e55 wheels Max. they rub a bit though.




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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 07:47 PM
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Are you running the stock E55 size tires 245 front and 275 rears? If so then that's why you're rubbing. You should be running 235 front and 265 rear on a C...
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Are you running the stock E55 size tires 245 front and 275 rears? If so then that's why you're rubbing. You should be running 235 front and 265 rear on a C...
Precisely, stock is 225/255 and 235/265 is tolerable. The latter will look best considering the additional rim widths. Almost forgot, another point to consider is change in offset.

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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 11:45 AM
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Precisely, stock is 225/255 and 235/265 is tolerable. The latter will look best considering the additional rim widths. Almost forgot, another point to consider is change in offset.
yea thats what i was thinking to do get smaller tires , yea its the stock sizes from the e55, how do i change the offset.
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 11:57 AM
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yea thats what i was thinking to do get smaller tires , yea its the stock sizes from the e55, how do i change the offset.
You can only change the offset at this point outward and not inward because the AMG wheels don't have swapable spacers. Go with narrower tires as recommended and if you still have slight rubbing issues, just roll the inside of your front fenders and you'll be good to go. Remember that if you end up rolling the fenders that you need to heat the paint up prior to using the roll machine to avoid cracking the paint in the edges of the fender.
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Originally Posted by jimmydagreek
You can only change the offset at this point outward and not inward because the AMG wheels don't have swapable spacers. Go with narrower tires as recommended and if you still have slight rubbing issues, just roll the inside of your front fenders and you'll be good to go. Remember that if you end up rolling the fenders that you need to heat the paint up prior to using the roll machine to avoid cracking the paint in the edges of the fender.
yes thanks for the advice thats what i had in mind i actually know one of my buddys that have a roller tool from tire rack, ok so these sizes will be good correct? front- 235/40ZR18


back- 265/35ZR18
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yes thanks for the advice thats what i had in mind i actually know one of my buddys that have a roller tool from tire rack, ok so these sizes will be good correct? front- 235/40ZR18


back- 265/35ZR18
The tire sizes will work. I am curious. What was the offset of your OEM rims?
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The tire sizes will work. I am curious. What was the offset of your OEM rims?
im not sure i think 35
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