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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 10:38 PM
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16" stock wheel size?

I bought some 16" S-class wheels off eBay, and the seller said they were stock from a 2002. Anyone know what the specs are on the wheels?
I'm going to put them on a CLK if they will fit (winter setup).

I'm looking for:

Wheel Width
Offset
Approximate wheel weight (I can weight them when I get the used tires off them)

Thanks for your help!
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 11:05 PM
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im pretty sure this wont work due to bolt size. S-class uses 14mm bolts, C-class uses 12mm bolts. CLK is built off a W202 c-class.
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 11:19 PM
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Crap!
Okay, thanks.
I'll have to go double check the bolts that came with the wheels.
So the W208 is built off the W202 platform? That doesn' t make sense to me.

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Old Nov 17, 2003 | 08:03 AM
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Originally posted by NeedforSleep
Crap!
Okay, thanks.
I'll have to go double check the bolts that came with the wheels.
So the W208 is built off the W202 platform? That doesn' t make sense to me.
ask anyone in the W208 forum. the 99-2002 CLK is a modified W202 chassis.
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 12:34 AM
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AlBoston, I also recently bought wheels from ebay. I got 20" wheels which came off an ml. would the rim itself fit the s class without any problems? i'm not sure if the offsets are the same that's why i ask. they're 9" wide, 20" big so i'm planning on putting 255/35/20's on them. any feedback would be appreciated.
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 04:16 PM
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The bolts will not work if it came with the S class wheels, HOWEVER, your bolts should work fine.

Now.. as for the OFFSETS, you're screwed because you may not have enough clearance for the brakes. I could be wrong, but CLK, E, and SL have the same offsets and wheels are interchangable, but when it comes to the CL and the S, they're different and will not fit.
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 01:36 PM
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SportyS is that in response to me?????? Would rims from an ML fit the S class without any problems?
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 01:37 PM
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btw, he says the rims are 9" wide all around with a 37 offset...please let me know. i already bought them and will be furious to find out they wont fit...
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Originally posted by SportyS
The bolts will not work if it came with the S class wheels, HOWEVER, your bolts should work fine.

This is incorrect and dangerous information. The use of 12mm bolts on a wheel which requires 14mm bolts will result in insufficient clamping forces. The bolts will loosen and there is a potential for wheels to fall off.
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 04:11 PM
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depends on the weather
S-class wheels will not work on your car
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