Will 17x8 et 38 fit - Benzworld.org

Addbhp · 03-16-2007, 10:10 AM

I tried the search feature and couldn't find a definitive answer, but does anyone know if a set of 17x 8 et 38 will fit a 300e that has been lowered. I found a great priced set of AMG rims. I've had the car a week, and not sure what springs are in it or with what # pads, but judging from the negitive camber in the back, I'm thinking pretty low. Not tucked but close.

And next question, would 215/345/17's be too stretched over an 8 inch rim vs say a 7.5.
Thanks in advance.
Mark

Inline6 · 03-16-2007, 11:23 AM

Offset is fine, it'll fit. 215/45 on 8 inch would be okay, just a bit stretched.
I have 17x8 ET44 with 225/45 all around, lowered by 2 inches. Works perfectly with no fender rolling, no rubbing even on hard turns. Good luck with your set-up.

Addbhp · 03-22-2007, 05:52 PM

Thanks Inline6, does the 44 offset vs 38, push the rim closer to the fenders or the shocks?

Found a set of Brabus( I believe) replicas on ebay, which I like: 17x8 et 38, claim to fit 90 300e, so a 225/45 should be no problem, correct?

CLK320s · 03-22-2007, 06:55 PM

the higher the offset number the closer the wheel will sit to the shock.

Parshman2 · 03-22-2007, 07:34 PM

I'm guessing you wouldn't be interested in a set of 17" Monoblock II's in chrome. they are 17"7.5 et 35. I just took them off my 1992 e300 with amg suspension. 225/45/R17

Addbhp · 03-23-2007, 08:32 AM

Sorry not a big fan of chrome, otherwise yes love that style.

Parshman2 · 03-23-2007, 09:47 AM

Grrrrrr Damn chrome

Inline6 · 03-24-2007, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Parshman2

Grrrrrr Damn chrome

Strip the chrome coating then paint it silver

Inline6 · 03-24-2007, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Addbhp

Thanks Inline6, does the 44 offset vs 38, push the rim closer to the fenders or the shocks?

Found a set of Brabus( I believe) replicas on ebay, which I like: 17x8 et 38, claim to fit 90 300e, so a 225/45 should be no problem, correct?

CLK320S is correct on the offset. About the Brabus replicas, they should fit if the offset is accurate. Why not go with the real thing?

drc88 · 03-24-2007, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Parshman2

I'm guessing you wouldn't be interested in a set of 17" Monoblock II's in chrome. they are 17"7.5 et 35. I just took them off my 1992 e300 with amg suspension. 225/45/R17

How much and where are ya