18" wheels on AWD 2014 E63
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18" wheels on AWD 2014 E63
looks like it's been some time since this has been asked but just wanted to see if there's any updates
from my reading it seems like 18" wheels will not fit properly on the front of an AWD E63, has anyone had success in doing so? the rears fit just fine but in the front there's huge dust covers that just scrape on the inside of the rims
as i understand mercedes made these for markets outside north america, but even if wheels of those same specs were located will those huge dust covers still create a problem? is there anything to be done about the covers themselves?
thank you in advance for any advice
from my reading it seems like 18" wheels will not fit properly on the front of an AWD E63, has anyone had success in doing so? the rears fit just fine but in the front there's huge dust covers that just scrape on the inside of the rims
as i understand mercedes made these for markets outside north america, but even if wheels of those same specs were located will those huge dust covers still create a problem? is there anything to be done about the covers themselves?
thank you in advance for any advice
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Let me get this right, so you are trying to put 18" AMG wheels that happen to be 25% off on your 2014 E63s, is that correct or is that on your 2005 E55?
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and yes not for the E55
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does this mean that if that cover were to be modified or removed an 18" wheel will fit ok?
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Not sure ...but don't modify or get rid of the splash shield. You'll be the first I've read of someone trying this ... soooooo
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What 18” wheels do you guys run in the 1/4 mile? I thought I read some in the Go fast thread are on 18” ET streets…
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The shield isn't the only clearance issue. That socket OD is just under 1/2" (.47ish if I remember right) and that's a stock 10 spoke wheel.
Does anybody just run taller tires for pothole season?
Does anybody just run taller tires for pothole season?
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I downsized to 18" AMG wheels 2 years ago. Sourced from Europe. Here is my research for pre-facelift front fitment. My post has the OEM 18" and 19" wheel measurements. The 18" wheel clears the front caliper, cover/shield, and steering link by 10-11mm on a pre-facelift W212 (the wheel flares out slightly). Hope this helps.
Fitting 18 inch wheels on a 2012 AMG Wagon?
As far as I can tell, the front 18" AMG wheel A2124014302 does not fit AWD W212/S212.
Fitting 18 inch wheels on a 2012 AMG Wagon?
As far as I can tell, the front 18" AMG wheel A2124014302 does not fit AWD W212/S212.
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