Anatoly

Just bought some wheels off the craigslist and looks like I got 3 wheels 18 x 8 and one 18 x 9. Is it ok to mix it if they have the same tire? Let's say I'll put them on the front? The reason my dumba** didn't check is because they were off other benz.
Thanks in advance.

TeutonicAg

The original front and rear wheels had different offsets. So if this hold true for the ones that you bought, then the axle with mixed wheels would have a different centerpoint affecting tracking, handling and treadlife.

snooozie

I would put the two 8's in the front and use the one 8 with the 9 in the rear. I will also look for a 9 for the rear and use the extra 8 as a spare wheel when you find your two 9's as a pair. Ahhhh....that should do it

desired_speeds

I'd hold out till you find another wheel the same width

Anatoly

The offset is the same, the tires on them are the same too. I'm trying to find the other wheel right now, but it's hard, because they've been discontinued. The wheels are TSW kyalami, I got all four of them for $320 in pretty good condition, chrome finished.


I found few sources, but their price is $388 for one rim, and I'm not even sure if they have them in stock. There is one on ebay 18x8 for $150 but it's gun metal, so I'm thinking just get that one and just apply chrome finish on it.... only other option is to buy 19" for the back ...

snooozie

Ever thought about calling the seller and return the wheels? as they were not as describe?

Anatoly

^ Yes, he is not responding to my e-mails or phone calls, and also lives 150 miles away ...

BiH430

you get in ur benz drive 150 miles kick the crap out of him and get ur money back.

Anatoly

^ working on it. Going there this week.

BiH430

good luck man. hope u get ur money back and everything works out perfectly

snooozie

Same here...hope he gives you back the money...else

Anatoly

Well looks like I'll be driving 150 miles tomorrow .... again !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But at least I'll get my money back ... well some because It's gonna cost me $70 for the gas again