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Old 12-09-2007, 12:03 AM   #7 (permalink)
ruBENZ_00E55
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Date registered: Mar 2006
Vehicle: 2000 E55 AMG
Location: San Rafael, CA
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Originally Posted by BNZUOVR View Post
ok jam 1 ? if i go 19's what et would should i go with?
Our cars are tricky. Especially our front set up. OEM is 31MM ET front; 35MM ET rear. Most compatible aftermarket rims are 35MM rear; a no brainer. FYI, compatible rear tire section widths range from 275MM (OEM) to 295MM; though I personally feel 285MM is beginning to push the envelope. Unfortunately, most aftermarket rims are also 35MM ET up front. This is where the issues begin. I currently have an aftermarket 35MM ET up front with a 245MM tire. And, it barely fits. I believe choice of tire (or design) played a huge role here. I mounted Falken FK452. There are some members on this forum with aftermarket 35MM ET front rims with OEM Michelin PS2 tires with rubbing issues. Namely, a front suspension bolt placed about 1/2" away from the front of the front wheel. With that said, I would venture to recommend a front rim offset range of 26MM to 32MM with a 245MM tire with round edge tire design. Probably more than you asked for; but, like I stated earlier: Our cars are tricky.
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