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Old 09-04-2005, 10:55 PM
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I have been looking at different style 18" and 19" wheels (Mercedes OEMs and knock-offs) that are on eBay for sale. But, I need some technical advice before I make any decisions.

Would it be a accurate assumption that anything that will fit a late model Mercedes CLK will also fit the Crossfire? Does anybody know the offset of the Crossfire wheels? At what point of offset on a non-Crossfire wheel would spacers be necessary?

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Old 09-04-2005, 11:45 PM
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crossfire factory rim info:

front:
18" x 7.5"
5 x 112
ET 35 (offset)
225/40/18
66.5

rear:
19" x 9"
5 x 112
ET 22 (offset)
255/35/19
66.5


~ i would look into any "slk" rims... before the clk you mentioned above.
 
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Old 09-05-2005, 12:24 AM
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from my experience, looking at slk rims doesn't do much b/c most aftermarket SLK rims are between 17 and 18 inches, not 19 like in the Crossfire's rear!
 
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Old 09-05-2005, 05:18 PM
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Thanks for the information on the Crossfire wheels. The 35MM offset is a pretty standard offset, but the 22MM is a little different. There aren't many aftermarket wheels with a 22MM offset.
 
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