Question: 20 inch wheels
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Question: 20 inch wheels
It looks like I'm rollin' with 20" HRE. The guy told me if I wanted a 4 inch deep lip in the rear, this is the spec. You guys think it will rub? thanks
20 x 9 (2 inch lip) tire size: 255/30/20
20 x 11 (4 inch lip) tire size: 295-25-20
Originally I wanted it 20 x 8.5 front and 20 x 10 rear until he told me to go with 11 (width), I'm just afraid it might rub against the fender. Cheers!
20 x 9 (2 inch lip) tire size: 255/30/20
20 x 11 (4 inch lip) tire size: 295-25-20
Originally I wanted it 20 x 8.5 front and 20 x 10 rear until he told me to go with 11 (width), I'm just afraid it might rub against the fender. Cheers!
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I am going through the same configuration right now on my car but with 19" wheels.
We are trying to confirm if an 11" wide rear wheel will fit under the fender. I'll let you know as soon as I get confirmation.
We are trying to confirm if an 11" wide rear wheel will fit under the fender. I'll let you know as soon as I get confirmation.
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you might be a little gun shy @ 20's unless you absolutely have to have the LOOK (i like it too) i bent my 547's on a channel cut into the road while i was on the squishiest susp setting. $250 later and more importantly, 2.5 weeks later, i got them back.
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Originally Posted by vrus
I am going through the same configuration right now on my car but with 19" wheels.
We are trying to confirm if an 11" wide rear wheel will fit under the fender. I'll let you know as soon as I get confirmation.
We are trying to confirm if an 11" wide rear wheel will fit under the fender. I'll let you know as soon as I get confirmation.
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From: Richmond Hill, Ontario
2003 E55 AMG
Doing the SP500... 19x9, 19x10.
Not sure of the finish yet. Trying to decide between the Black Chrome or the Brushed Nickel finish.
I got a no-go on the 11" wide rear. John said the car tapers off too much in the rear and too much wheel would be under the fender as it tapers and could lead to scraping of the tire.
Also, the most lip he could get out of the SP500 on the E55 is 2.5 - 3.0" n the rear and 1.5" in the front because of the narrow spokes. He told me if I went with a more "mesh" style wheel he could put 4 - 4.5" on there.
Not sure of the finish yet. Trying to decide between the Black Chrome or the Brushed Nickel finish.
I got a no-go on the 11" wide rear. John said the car tapers off too much in the rear and too much wheel would be under the fender as it tapers and could lead to scraping of the tire.
Also, the most lip he could get out of the SP500 on the E55 is 2.5 - 3.0" n the rear and 1.5" in the front because of the narrow spokes. He told me if I went with a more "mesh" style wheel he could put 4 - 4.5" on there.
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Originally Posted by vrus
Doing the SP500... 19x9, 19x10.
Not sure of the finish yet. Trying to decide between the Black Chrome or the Brushed Nickel finish.
I got a no-go on the 11" wide rear. John said the car tapers off too much in the rear and too much wheel would be under the fender as it tapers and could lead to scraping of the tire.
Also, the most lip he could get out of the SP500 on the E55 is 2.5 - 3.0" n the rear and 1.5" in the front because of the narrow spokes. He told me if I went with a more "mesh" style wheel he could put 4 - 4.5" on there.
Not sure of the finish yet. Trying to decide between the Black Chrome or the Brushed Nickel finish.
I got a no-go on the 11" wide rear. John said the car tapers off too much in the rear and too much wheel would be under the fender as it tapers and could lead to scraping of the tire.
Also, the most lip he could get out of the SP500 on the E55 is 2.5 - 3.0" n the rear and 1.5" in the front because of the narrow spokes. He told me if I went with a more "mesh" style wheel he could put 4 - 4.5" on there.
what about a 19x10.5 on the rears? what do u think is the max on the SP505A's? what are the max tiresize we can get away with on the front and rears? Would 255x35x19 and 285x30x19 work?
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Originally Posted by houston
what about a 19x10.5 on the rears? what do u think is the max on the SP505A's? what are the max tiresize we can get away with on the front and rears? Would 255x35x19 and 285x30x19 work?
He says we can do 255 front, 295 rear (he is going to try for the 295 and if it scrapes, we will go to 285.)
Originally Posted by houston
what do u think is the max on the SP505A's?
I'll let you guys know if anything changes.
Also, I should have some picture samples of the new plating options he has. Will have samples of black chrome and brushed nickel finish.
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x10R is the max you can go unless you use air suspension, then you can use x10.5 and x11, but I think it's not worth.
x10 will still rub with 4" LIP
Cut the fenders instead of rolling it, it might save you. If it still rubs, then prepare to use air suspension ($4K+ )
Good luck man
Pls show picture after it's done, I am kind of anxious to see 
x10 will still rub with 4" LIP
Cut the fenders instead of rolling it, it might save you. If it still rubs, then prepare to use air suspension ($4K+ )Good luck man
Pls show picture after it's done, I am kind of anxious to see
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Originally Posted by sillyent
It looks like I'm rollin' with 20" HRE. The guy told me if I wanted a 4 inch deep lip in the rear, this is the spec. You guys think it will rub? thanks
20 x 9 (2 inch lip) tire size: 255/30/20
20 x 11 (4 inch lip) tire size: 295-25-20
Originally I wanted it 20 x 8.5 front and 20 x 10 rear until he told me to go with 11 (width), I'm just afraid it might rub against the fender. Cheers!
20 x 9 (2 inch lip) tire size: 255/30/20
20 x 11 (4 inch lip) tire size: 295-25-20
Originally I wanted it 20 x 8.5 front and 20 x 10 rear until he told me to go with 11 (width), I'm just afraid it might rub against the fender. Cheers!
I honestly would not buy wheels from the place you are getting them from if this guy is saying you need an 11" wheels to fit a 4" lip. (Although, we are one of the very few places that have the specs to fit that size lip in a narrower wheel).
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Originally Posted by BlackC230Coupe
WTF? I dont really think i would take the chance to fit an 11" back there. I can easily fit a 4" lip on the rear of a 211 E55 on a 9.5! and i have sold that setup to people on this board before and it does not rub. If you wanted a 10 i can fit a 4" lip on their also. The only reason to go 10 is if you want a wider tire back there?
I honestly would not buy wheels from the place you are getting them from if this guy is saying you need an 11" wheels to fit a 4" lip. (Although, we are one of the very few places that have the specs to fit that size lip in a narrower wheel).
I honestly would not buy wheels from the place you are getting them from if this guy is saying you need an 11" wheels to fit a 4" lip. (Although, we are one of the very few places that have the specs to fit that size lip in a narrower wheel).
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Originally Posted by BlackC230Coupe
WTF? I dont really think i would take the chance to fit an 11" back there. I can easily fit a 4" lip on the rear of a 211 E55 on a 9.5! and i have sold that setup to people on this board before and it does not rub. If you wanted a 10 i can fit a 4" lip on their also. The only reason to go 10 is if you want a wider tire back there?
I honestly would not buy wheels from the place you are getting them from if this guy is saying you need an 11" wheels to fit a 4" lip. (Although, we are one of the very few places that have the specs to fit that size lip in a narrower wheel).
I honestly would not buy wheels from the place you are getting them from if this guy is saying you need an 11" wheels to fit a 4" lip. (Although, we are one of the very few places that have the specs to fit that size lip in a narrower wheel).
Do you have any pics of these wheels?
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Originally Posted by vrus
Are you saying you can make a set of HRE 545 or 547 10" rear rims with a 4" lip? Wow! I have seen this before on mesh style wheels (ADR, and others) but never on a thin 5 spoke design.
Do you have any pics of these wheels?
Do you have any pics of these wheels?
But here is a set of 545R with a 4" rear lip.
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Originally Posted by BlackC230Coupe
Yes, Any HRE i can fit a 4" lip on the rear of the E55. If you didn't wanan go 10" Like i said I can still fit the 4" on the 9.5. I actually sold a set of 20" 547Rs to a forum member here with the 4" lip on the rear. I hope he sees this and posts pics of it.
But here is a set of 545R with a 4" rear lip.
But here is a set of 545R with a 4" rear lip.
