E420 Wheel Question
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97 E420
E420 Wheel Question
Luke, et al
I have a question, probably crazy, but there you go. I have a 97 E420, lowered on Eibach Pro Kit, shaved half a coil in front for about 1.75 drop front and 1.5 rear. I have a friend with Carlsson 20's (chrome 2/6) and 275/40/20's all around. Is there any way to make these fit? The fenders are rolled all around. The rears should fit no prob, but the front is a nightmare waiting to happen from what I can see. On the other hand, even if I get mild rub, my driving is pretty sedate. Looking for the look, mainly. This is probably better suited to an ML, but the price is right if I can make it work. Maybe just a simple swap to the original springs? Plus downsize of tires?
Dave
I have a question, probably crazy, but there you go. I have a 97 E420, lowered on Eibach Pro Kit, shaved half a coil in front for about 1.75 drop front and 1.5 rear. I have a friend with Carlsson 20's (chrome 2/6) and 275/40/20's all around. Is there any way to make these fit? The fenders are rolled all around. The rears should fit no prob, but the front is a nightmare waiting to happen from what I can see. On the other hand, even if I get mild rub, my driving is pretty sedate. Looking for the look, mainly. This is probably better suited to an ML, but the price is right if I can make it work. Maybe just a simple swap to the original springs? Plus downsize of tires?
Dave
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depends on the weather
roll the fenders ???? what roll them off the car and perform some other modifications ????? there is no way to make them fit without some serious work which would probably cost several thousand dollars of body work. They won't even fit in the rear
