Will a set of wheels off a w129 class fit a w126 car?

[walshy66]

I've been offered a set of alloys wheels from a 500 SL. They are 16inch but an identical pattern to the standard alloys found on the W126 S-class.
I'm told they are 8J x 16” (H2 ET34).
Will these fit a 1988 500 SEL that I'm about to buy all being well?
Your help most appreciated as I'm new to the Merc scene..............Neil

 

[television]

Hi Neil , the ET is a little on the low side, and they will sit further in, there should enough clearance for the brakes as the 126 had an ET of 30 for the 14" wheels

see the 126 in the chart

http://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/information/fitting_chart/mercedes-benz

 

[walshy66]

Thanks

Cheers Malcolm, the chart was helpful. Can't find the wheels I've been offered on there or even the model W129?
If the offset is bigger , does that mean the wheel will sit further in? How does that work then? Is it the measurement indicating how far the inside rim edge hangs over (inwards towards middle of car if you will) the centre hub fitting? If thats the case and I've not confused you with my logic, then I can see a larger inset will sit the wheel into the car further........Neil

 

[television]

http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

The higher the number the further in they will sit

The 16" wheels for the 129 are on the list and the offset at 34 is correct

 

[brianbrian]

I have a set off 129sl 16 wheels on one of my 124 1992 300d car hope this helps