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Old 10-12-2002, 12:51 PM
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Wheel sizes for SLK

I posted the same message on the SLK board but was wondering if anyone here would know. I have been looking at the posts to change the wheels on the SLK to an 18" but could not find anything on this:

Does anyone know where I can get the dimensions etc that would fit my 99 SLK?
Will the ride quality be noticably a lot less comfortable?

Will the S-Class AMG Style I (staggered) fit my car?

FRONT(PART # 220-401-1802)18"X8-1/2", 5 LUGS ON 112mm WITH 44mm OFFSET
FRONT TIRE: DUNLOP SP SPORT9000 96Y -245/45R18

REAR(PART#220-401-1902) 18"X9-1/2" ET 46
REAR TIRE: DUNLOP SP SPORT9000 99Y - 275/40R18

Thanks in advance.
Old 10-12-2002, 11:56 PM
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The S-Class wheels will not fit.

You need:

FA: 8.5x18ET35
225/40/18

RA: 9.5x18ET35
255/35/18
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Originally posted by nong
The S-Class wheels will not fit.

You need:

FA: 8.5x18ET35
225/40/18

RA: 9.5x18ET35
255/35/18

I agree, the only way to fit those rims are too change the offset by shaving the back of the wheel to fit the 35mm SLK offset.

The ride totally depends on your tires not the wheels, i suggest going with Bridgestone S-03's for overall comfort and performance.
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Originally posted by Tezta
I agree, the only way to fit those rims are too change the offset by shaving the back of the wheel to fit the 35mm SLK offset.

The ride totally depends on your tires not the wheels, i suggest going with Bridgestone S-03's for overall comfort and performance.
err... I think you need to use hubcentric spacers to reduce those offsets to +35 Shaving the back of those wheels will make the offset even worse
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depends on the weather
use a 18x8 225/40-18 and a 18x9 255/35-18 ..... the 35mm offset comment is correct though

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