c class wheels ET number

[housewinnie]

Hi
Can anyone please tell me if i can put a set of wheels that are 16 x 7j et42
to replace my 16 x 7j et31

ie the only difference being the ET number..
cheers in advance

my car is a 2002 c class estate

 

[GEORGEROV]

The wheels will fit fine but be aware of the following: By increasing the offset by 11mm then the clearance between the strut housing and the inside of the wheel will be 11mm less. Also the outside of the wheel will retract towards the body by 11mm.