W124 E300 - need help with alloys

[howzat1976]

Hi All,

I have a mint 1992 W124 E300 24v, seen some nice 19" AMG one piece alloys. I think the ones that go on the S Class. I've been told the rim width is 9J with an offset of 31. Are these ok?


Regards

Vass

 

[roofless]

it might be better to go with 18s but it can be done http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w124-e-ce-d-td-class/1403209-pic-request-19-wheels-w124-coupe.html

 

[howzat1976]

Thanks, the link doesn't bring up anything. So you say it can be done, any mods needed?

Vass

 

[roofless]

this shows the sizes for mb cars & the w124 never came with 19s not even amg you realy need to try a wheel to check if it clears the body & susp you might have to mod the arch ect. my 18s just fit so i think 19s might be a probhttp://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/information/fitting_chart/mercedes-benz

 

[Bolide]

I think you'll struggle with the fronts hitting the arches but the only way to find out is to try. You'll need a 215/35 tyre or something like a 225/30 - my tyre size calculator doesn't go below 35 profile

You'd be increasing the unsprung weight quite dramatically and you may find the handling will feel strange & underdamped. The ride will be awful and the car will tramline like crazy but you'd expect that

Nick Froome
www.w124.co.uk

 

[television]

As Bolide not a good idea, back in the old days there were wheel arch flaring tools, but 19" would leave virtually no side wall, the ride would be awful.

 

[howzat1976]

Thanks, I think 19" will be a squeeze.

Vass

 

[howzat1976]

Thanks Television, may have to stick it 18's

Vass

 

[howzat1976]

Hi TV,

Seen some nice rims the numbers are

2x 7.5x18" FRONTS Wheel: 7.5J x 18 ET 36

2x 8.5x18" REARS Wheel: 8.5J x 18 ET 30

been told that the front are too narrow, can this be solved with a spacer?

Vass

 

[television]

Nothing wrong with those wheels, the ET is spot on, the fronts are a touch narrow, but that is not that important