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Old 07-22-2008, 06:51 PM   #4 (permalink)
Benzboy210
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Date registered: Aug 2007
Vehicle: 2007 GL450, 1998 E430
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 372
Alpha - those are pretty wide rims, but the low offset should help - I'd double check clearance though.

Another thing to factor in if you can is to do a leak test. I learned the hard way buying some used alloys that the alloys themselves can leak due to porosity in the casting. This was with made in Austria, original Mercedes rims. Leak was very minor, but one tire would slowly lose pressure over a few days and get flat. There was an area where the paint had worn off on the inner rim and this was enough to expose a leak.

Soapy water will show any potential leaks, and inspect both inside and outside edges for trueness and any evidence of impact.

Good luck with the purchase!
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