This is kind of concerning me...

**MikeD** · 08-09-2011, 04:52 PM

I want to run some OEM Mercedes wheels from an SL500 (I think?). Anyway, the specs are as follows:

Front:
18"x8.5 ET44

Rear:
18"x9.5 ET46

The reason I'm concerned is because I don't see many people on here with anything wider than 9" in the rear and I haven't a clue of what tire sizes I need and how thick of spacers I should buy. I'm not lowered yet but plan to lower on h&rs in the future.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/pts/2529231330.html

**SpEeDy230** · 08-09-2011, 07:09 PM

You should be ok. I'm running 9.5 rears spaced 30mm to +10 offset. Sl600 alphards. You may want to space them out to male the wheels sit flush. Hope this helps

Pic

**W202FTW** · 08-10-2011, 07:08 AM

Just as a note, AMG rolled the fender lips 100 degrees (in the front) instead of the factory 50 degrees to accommodate the 17" wheels.

**nelius** · 08-10-2011, 08:48 AM

you're prbly gonna need some tire stretch if you don't wanna rub. It mostly depends how low ur car is. I think 225s in front and 255s in rear is a safe bet but like I said it all depends on how low/stanced/flush ur car is

**zmatt** · 08-10-2011, 10:48 AM

A fender roll wouldn't hurt and would probably look good.

**MikeD** · 08-10-2011, 02:06 PM

Thanks guys, I'm going to see these wheels tomorrow night and if they're nice, I'm buying them. Hopefully I can get a lower price without the tires or even trade the tires in towards the purchase of a new set.... How much do you guys think I should offer?

**W202FTW** · 08-11-2011, 04:37 AM

I'd start probably at $650.

**MikeD** · 08-12-2011, 12:57 PM

I saw them yesterday and they're absolutely beautiful. The guy wants $650, no rush to sell. The only issue is I need a buyer for the tires included. I'm thinking of running 225/40/18 front and 255/35/18 rear (if that even fits...)

**zmatt** · 08-12-2011, 01:52 PM

Thats a pretty big stretch.

**MikeD** · 08-13-2011, 10:24 AM

Just checked it out with the tire manufacturer's tire recommendation chart and it actually says that I can stretch even more than that? I'll have to think about that one haha.

**MikeD** · 08-14-2011, 11:07 AM

Does anyone know about the rear fender clearance? I found out from an old post by harman that 8.5" wide offset 44 in the front will fit nicely with 15 mm spacers. As for the rear, I have 9.5" wide offset 46 and I'm unsure of what size spacers I should get...

**nelius** · 08-14-2011, 12:48 PM

Test fit the wheels and see how far out you wanna go. What kind of look do you want? Tucked, flush, poke?

**MikeD** · 08-14-2011, 01:05 PM

I'm going for flush. If anything else I'd want a bit of poke that can be made flush again by flaring the fenders. My W202 is not lowered yet and I don't plan on lowering it too much

**nelius** · 08-14-2011, 02:19 PM

i would say around 15mm for the rear too. mine are et44 and 7.5 wide with 25mm spacers they're almost flush.

**SD202** · 08-14-2011, 03:23 PM

Im at +8ET front and rear with 18x9.5 OEM CLS wheels & camber arms which push the tops of the wheel out in the rear.
go to the members gallery for pics. the wheel was a 33 to start I run a 25mm spacer.

**MikeD** · 12-26-2011, 09:45 PM

As I inch closer to getting these wheels on my car, I came across a decently priced set of tires with 225/45/18 for the front and 245/45/18 for the rear. WIll this cause rubbing issues once I lower on H&R springs?

**jnolte** · 12-27-2011, 12:50 AM

I've ran 225's. On a 9.5 inch wheel it's gonna stretch fine. You need tonbribg down the offset closer to 30-35 grab a 10mm spacer

**MikeD** · 12-27-2011, 10:13 PM

I was going to do 15mm spacers all around. I'm thinking I'l have all the bits and pieces to getting these wheels installed by spring-time, but the springs might hold me back because I don't want to drive a Benz that looks like it's on a lift kit

**Sulaco** · 12-28-2011, 11:31 AM

I've got 10" wide in the back with no trouble at all. 18" staggered 2 piece amg's.

Of course, not lowered. Not my style.

**JA5ON** · 12-28-2011, 02:22 PM

19 x9.5 with 275s lowered 1.5" and no rubbing

**nelius** · 12-28-2011, 07:58 PM

Originally Posted by JA5ON

19 x9.5 with 275s lowered 1.5" and no rubbing

lowered and not rubbing with 275s? thats a little hard to believe do you have any pics of your ride? im curious to see

**JA5ON** · 12-29-2011, 03:13 PM

yea check my thread, im running a 30 series tire and its on a c43 not sure if that matters tho

**MikeD** · 12-29-2011, 08:09 PM

All of the AMGs had rolled fenders from the factory I believe so that should make a difference. Maybe the guy you bought it from modded it even more because 19 inch wheels can be difficult enough to fit.

Anyways, after a lot of confusing phone calls, I finally got my hands on a set of tires. Last steps are spacers, extended lugs, and H&R springs. Does anyone run a lowered setup during the winter? Not sure how that will be in Illinois with the Rieger kit on and all. I don't plan on slamming the car, just low enough to get rid of the fender gaps.

**wichipong** · 12-29-2011, 10:36 PM

i have S class amgs 18X8.5 18X9 et44 all around spaced out 15mm all around just to make them work on my car... lowered on bilstein sports and h&r sport springs no pads.. have 225/40 all around... no rubbing, no rolled fenders...

**Nine Four One** · 01-22-2012, 01:44 PM

Bump for an old thread.....looking at a set of 18x8.5 +35 stock late model wheels an wondered about tire sizes myself as far as somethin a
Bit larger th en the 225s in that pic above. I dont have spacers so do you think I could run a 245 or even a 255?...all my info an experince is in fwd hondas lol

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