Figured out how I could get these rims to fit my car.bolt pattern off..but is it safe

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Aug 25, 2009 | 10:28 AM
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Hey guys, I currently have a CLS500 with bolt pattern of 5x112. My friend has these exact rims on his m3 and I LOVE them.




Only problem is the bolt pattern is made for bimmers not benzs . I did some research and it looks like I could possibly get adapters. But I have concerns about these. How safe are they? I'm a real aggressive driver is there a chance they might fail under extreme conditions or they pretty much safe? Do they have side effects..deteriorate tires quicker..etc. anything else I should know.
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Aug 26, 2009 | 12:11 AM
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I wouldn't do it. Aggressive style driving or not. It like the Ford truck wheel that a l m o s t fits a dodge truck. Keep up the good search. There are plenty of wheels out there to fall in love with that are a perfect fit. Mike
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Aug 26, 2009 | 12:20 AM
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Hey a fellow kansas citian..lol. but yeah you prob. right. It sucks I really liked these rims too.

Quote: I wouldn't do it. Aggressive style driving or not. It like the Ford truck wheel that a l m o s t fits a dodge truck. Keep up the good search. There are plenty of wheels out there to fall in love with that are a perfect fit. Mike
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Aug 26, 2009 | 08:43 AM
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not a good idea ... keep searching
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Aug 26, 2009 | 10:58 AM
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yeah, thats what I will do . If only they made these with my bolt pattern

Quote: not a good idea ... keep searching
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Aug 26, 2009 | 03:13 PM
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Hey Luke, actually just had a guy who works for tire shop also recommend against it but he said if I really wanted wheels adapters should work fine. Can you give me more info(or direct me to a site)why its a bad idea. I know first poster gave general statement "why put something that wasnt made for your car on your car" which I agree with in principal but still don't quite understand what makes this a bad idea. Thx
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