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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 06:54 AM
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Ticking Noise after wheels put on.

hey everyone, need help here.
I just put on some wheels, they are:

19x8.5 Front
19x9.5 Rear
5x112

235/35 x 19
265/30 x 19

and now there is a ticking noise coming from both rear. anybody had same problem after putting on some 19's? they are lexion 203.
will a hubcentric ring fix this?

thanks in advance.
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 08:32 AM
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depends on the weather
lug bolts in the rear are too long and are making contact with the parking brake assembly
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 09:41 AM
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Thank You Luke!!! So, should I use the same size like the ones in the front, would that be safe? what about the stock AMG lug bolts, can I use those?

thanks.
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 01:31 PM
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case close, i found the correct bolts. peace and thanks.
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depends on the weather
I can figure out what's wrong with your car over the internet but, I can figure out how to convince my wife that I need a CL65 in person .... something's wrong with this picture
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