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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by RaulRocks2

Those should fit with no issues. Seeing as it's a 19 in the front, you might stick with the 225 width and go with 35-series sidewall...

If you did the 10mm spacers in the rear, it would look perfect.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 01:19 PM
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9 1/2" rim in the front? The rim may fit but with a 35 offset a 255 won't because of the bolt that's behind the tire. BTW, the rims look nice.

Les
 
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by goodgenes79
just for reference Audi/VW and Mercs run the same bolt pattern and comparible offsets on there vehicles.
Not to throw another variable into the mix but one thing that has been overlooks is the hub pilot diameter. MB uses a 66.56mm hub pilot whereas VW/Audi uses a 72mm hub pilot. Members have had issues before when buying rims made for a VW/audi as you're not centering the wheel on the hub but rather using the bolts to pull it to center. If you grew up in the 70's or you've ever driven a car with Cragar Slots, you know exactly what happens. No matter how hard you try to get them lined up perfectly centered, they will be off even if just a millimeter but that will translate to vibration when you're driving down the road.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 02:04 PM
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I think not in the rear The thread mentioned 22mm offset with 9 inch rears.

Another thing with 19 inch fronts you would have to use a lower profile (height) than standard. Makes a difference in handling... not so good.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by velociabstract
9 1/2" rim in the front? The rim may fit but with a 35 offset a 255 won't because of the bolt that's behind the tire. BTW, the rims look nice.

Les
Look again. Fronts are 8.5" wide
 
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Jesus_Christler
I think not in the rear The thread mentioned 22mm offset with 9 inch rears.

Another thing with 19 inch fronts you would have to use a lower profile (height) than standard. Makes a difference in handling... not so good.
Rob (Needswings) is running the Lorinser replica on his car with no spacers and it's a 9.5" wheel with +35mm offset. Like I mentioned in an earlier post, it basically comes out to be a 6mm movement inboard.

Running a 10mm spacer in the rear would not only give you the same/more room than stock for suspension, but it would also simply look better, as it would widen the stance a bit.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 04:16 PM
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OOPs! I didn't scroll down far enough. Yep 10 mm spacer on the rear and it's perfect.

Les
 
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by velociabstract
OOPs! I didn't scroll down far enough. Yep 10 mm spacer on the rear and it's perfect.

Les
Happens to the best of us, haha. Ebay ads aren't standardized, unfortunately...
 
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