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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 10:05 AM
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SL launch edition wheels fit a CLS?
Was wondering if these wheels would fit my CLS550

front rims 8 1/2x18 ET35, rear rims 9 1/2x18 ET40. Came off a 2003 SL500 Launch edition
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 11:49 AM
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I find it hard to believe no one has put SL wheels on a CLS... My dealer seems to think it cannot be done. I think it will fit. Anyone?
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Link for CLS 18" offsets.

From there its easy to calculate fitment.

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yeah i know the offsets, basically will be 7mm different. Need to know if that works or not.
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Actually it looks more like 10 F and 12 R from that post. Tape a cigarette pack to the inside of your F wheels on the front. Turn your steering wheel. Repeat for the F back. Did it get smashed? Voila. Now devise a method for the rear.
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yeah i know the offsets, basically will be 7mm different. Need to know if that works or not.
You'll likely need spacers to make it work.

The higher offset will move the wheel & tire toward the center of the car. 10mm = approximately 3/8" and 12 mm = approximately 1/2", so you'd be losing a fair amount of clearance. Losing that much clearance will likely cause the tires to rub unless you add spacers.
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Actually it looks more like 10 F and 12 R from that post. Tape a cigarette pack to the inside of your F wheels on the front. Turn your steering wheel. Repeat for the F back. Did it get smashed? Voila. Now devise a method for the rear.

LOL, well i get the wheels tomorrow so i'll find out.
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I work for mercedes and they told me today that it would fit
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Abel is right! Had the wheels and wintersport M3 255/40 18s put on today!
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post some pics man, that should look pretty sick
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i will as soon as I get back. Away for the holidays. Rear end looks a lil too tucked in and the 255 on a 9.5 inch rim doesn't help the case.
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