Luke@tirerack help with W210 wheels
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Luke@tirerack help with W210 wheels
I'm looking to get some new rims and I'm currently running 8.5x18", ET 35 with no issues all around. I'm looking to upgrade rims to 8.5x18, ET 50 in the front and 9.5x18", ET 50 in the rear. Will this have any rubbing issues or will the wheels stick out beyond the stock fenders of a W210? I believe 25mm spacers would come with the wheels I'm looking at.
By my calcs (not sure if I did them right), stock rims on a W210 is 16x7.5, ET 41. So from the hub mounting surface to back of rim is 5.36". From hub mounting surface to face of rim is 2.14".
I currently am running 18x8.5, ET 35 all around with no rubbing problems and front rims are close to flush with fenders. So from the hub mounting surface to back of rim is 5.63". From hub mounting surface to face of rim is 2.87".
For 18x8.5, ET 50, from the hub mounting surface to the back of rim is 6.22" which will likely hit brake/suspension arms on the inside of wheel. To replicate my current setup, if I add a 15mm spacer, from the hub mounting surface to back of rims is 5.63". From hub mounting surface to face of rim is 2.87".
Can anyone confirm if this is right?
By my calcs (not sure if I did them right), stock rims on a W210 is 16x7.5, ET 41. So from the hub mounting surface to back of rim is 5.36". From hub mounting surface to face of rim is 2.14".
I currently am running 18x8.5, ET 35 all around with no rubbing problems and front rims are close to flush with fenders. So from the hub mounting surface to back of rim is 5.63". From hub mounting surface to face of rim is 2.87".
For 18x8.5, ET 50, from the hub mounting surface to the back of rim is 6.22" which will likely hit brake/suspension arms on the inside of wheel. To replicate my current setup, if I add a 15mm spacer, from the hub mounting surface to back of rims is 5.63". From hub mounting surface to face of rim is 2.87".
Can anyone confirm if this is right?
Last edited by ryson; Nov 27, 2012 at 08:44 PM. Reason: added spacer information
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depends on the weather
first off ... let me say sorry I missed this for so long ...
your W210 E-Class can fit wider wheels with no issue. As a matter of fact the AMG version of the W210, the E55, came with 18's from the factory.
the front end can use either an 18x8 or as you already know an 18x8.5 with an offset in the mid 30's
the rear can run an 18x9 or an 18x9.5 or even 18x10. The offset range will still need to be in the mid 30's for the 9" and 9.5" width and high 30's if you go up to the 10" width.
Most people find that running the stagger at a 1" difference yields the best results (18x8 front and 18x9 rear or 18c8.5 and 18x9.5)
but, remember that all AMG variants have rolled fenders from the factory and a little additional negative camber for added clearance
hope this helps
your W210 E-Class can fit wider wheels with no issue. As a matter of fact the AMG version of the W210, the E55, came with 18's from the factory.
the front end can use either an 18x8 or as you already know an 18x8.5 with an offset in the mid 30's
the rear can run an 18x9 or an 18x9.5 or even 18x10. The offset range will still need to be in the mid 30's for the 9" and 9.5" width and high 30's if you go up to the 10" width.
Most people find that running the stagger at a 1" difference yields the best results (18x8 front and 18x9 rear or 18c8.5 and 18x9.5)
but, remember that all AMG variants have rolled fenders from the factory and a little additional negative camber for added clearance
hope this helps
Last edited by Luke@tirerack; Dec 12, 2012 at 10:20 AM.
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ET 50
Thanks Luke. So then a rim with an ET 50 should with no problems as long as the spacers are used to bring the ET back down to 35? Your thoughts on the use of a 15mm spacer? I don't want to have to roll my fenders or touch my suspension from it's current stock condition.
