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10-16-2011, 09:35 PM
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Impatience is getting the best of me: wheel question
Have a post over in Wheels and Tires, but you guys have spoiled me with your prompt replies to my questions
 We have a spare set of stock wheels bought for our now-sold 1991 300TE 4matic that I'd like to mount snow tires on for our 78 300SD. Best I can deduce from poking about Tire Rack is that 15x7 works for either, but the wheels they show as available for the 300SD have an offset of 23MM, while the wheels they show as available for the 300TE 4matic have an offset of between 35MM and 40MM. How can I tell the offset of the wheels I have, and if I can use them on the 78 300SD? Marks from the inside of the wheels I'd like to use on the 300SD: 2150070 70123 61/2Jx15H2 1244010802 ET48 thread in Wheels & Tires here
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1961 220b: first project car - sold. 2000 CLK 430: first modern Benz - sold. 2001 CLK 55: OMG the torque!!! - sold 1972 280SE 4.5: Baby Gustav 1991 300TE 4Matic: Gretel the Snow Bunny - sold 1978 300SD: Katz the Free Man - given away 1980 Redhead: Darling Wife 
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10-16-2011, 10:28 PM
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Alright - think I've answered my own question (changed my search terms
).Looks like the offset on the barn wheels (ET48) ain't a never gonna be right for the 300SD (which needs something in the ET25-30 range, from what I could find). So - anybody can confirm or correct my new assessment, that'd be great. If I'm right, watch for some W124/W123 friendly wheels to show up in the classifieds section.
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1961 220b: first project car - sold. 2000 CLK 430: first modern Benz - sold. 2001 CLK 55: OMG the torque!!! - sold 1972 280SE 4.5: Baby Gustav 1991 300TE 4Matic: Gretel the Snow Bunny - sold 1978 300SD: Katz the Free Man - given away 1980 Redhead: Darling Wife
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10-16-2011, 10:33 PM
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AFAIR, measure from a straightedge across the back of the rim to where the rim contacts the hub, then subtract 1/2 of the actual rim width, that will give the offset.
It will change how far 'in' the tire runs. Too little, tire stick past the fenders, too much, tires may hit the frame or body on sharp turns.
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10-16-2011, 10:51 PM
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You cannot use those wheels on the 300SD without spacers.
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10-17-2011, 05:22 AM
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Also the use of spacers will require longer bolts....longer than your stock bolts by an amount equal to the thickness of the spacers. Longer bolts are available from an outfit called (I think) lugnuts.com.
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10-17-2011, 11:08 AM
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Respectfully, /s/ M. Dillon '87 124.193 (300TD) "White Whale", ~392k miles, 3.5l IP fitted '95 124.131 (E300) "Sapphire", 380k miles '73 Balboa 20 "Sanctification" Charleston SC
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10-17-2011, 11:15 AM
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10-17-2011, 11:37 AM
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He needs a 10mm spacer, I believe. No depending there.
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual. [SIGPIC]..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.
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10-17-2011, 12:30 PM
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