i just recieved my 17x7.5 37mm.offset AMG rims. i am planning to put them on my 87 300E. since i want to make it work right i'm asking for some help. what size tires should i use? what brands and models of tires? do i need to flare my fenders to make this work??? what is the best process for flaring my fenders??
your comments would be greatly appreciated.
thanks!
adam

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Current Stable:
01 ML55 AMG
92 500E (a few mods)
87 300E (lots of mods)
00 Chevy 3500HD Diesel Box Truck
68 18' Donzi Marine
06 GT i-Drive7 1.0 Mountain Bike (with GPS!)

PREVIOUSLY OWNED:83 300SD, 87 420SEL, 88 420SEL, 90 420SEL, 86 560SEL, 86 190E 2.3-16V AMG, 94 E320

Are all four rims 7.5" wide? I would go with 225/45 17 tires. This particular size has the same outside diameter as your stock. You don't need to roll the fender to fit these rims.
You can log onto http://www.tirerack.com and check customer feedback on each brand of tire as well as performance results.
I usually stick with the top dogs Michelin, Pirelli, Dunlop, etc. At the moment I am using the Dunlop SP9000, great tires.
Try to stay away from the cheaper tires even though there are a few satisfied customers.
It's really up to you and how much you want to spend.

Vin

hi vin,
thanks for the advice. yes, all the rims are 7.5"
also i plan on lowering the car, dose this then mean i have to roll the fenders?
i do want to give my 300 the 500e look so i'm still interested in the correct procedure for rolling my fenders.
thanks!
adam

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Current Stable:
01 ML55 AMG
92 500E (a few mods)
87 300E (lots of mods)
00 Chevy 3500HD Diesel Box Truck
68 18' Donzi Marine
06 GT i-Drive7 1.0 Mountain Bike (with GPS!)

PREVIOUSLY OWNED:83 300SD, 87 420SEL, 88 420SEL, 90 420SEL, 86 560SEL, 86 190E 2.3-16V AMG, 94 E320

With this particular size of rim and offset you won't have to roll the fenders even if you lower the car.
Here is my setup on my 88 300CE (stock fenders)

Eibach Sport Springs
AMG 5 spoke wheels Front 17x7.5 with 225/45-17, rear 17x8.5 with 245/40-17

I've seen 18" with 225/40 rubber without rolled fenders on a 90 300E
Unless you are getting real wide rims or different offset you don't have to roll the fenders on the 124s.

Vin

I don't think rolling the fenders will flare them at all; my understanding is that it simply folds the lip under a bit more than stock, thereby increasing clearance.

I run 16" by 7.5" rims on my 300TE, and they are ET41. Are ET37s correct? Just curious how much of a difference this makes...keep us posted.

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Michael
2014 E63S Estate
2006 SLK55
1995 E500
1986 Porsche 944 turbo

i have 94 E420. i am guessing that your car has the same dimension as mine. i am using 17x7.5 AMG monoblock rims with 225 45 17 tires. i also lowered the car with eibach springs.

there is absolutely no rubbing.

thanks for everyones advice.
now that i know there is a diference between "rolling"
and "flaring" my fenders.
can someone tell me how i can get my fenders to look like the ones on a 500E??
thanks,
adam

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Current Stable:
01 ML55 AMG
92 500E (a few mods)
87 300E (lots of mods)
00 Chevy 3500HD Diesel Box Truck
68 18' Donzi Marine
06 GT i-Drive7 1.0 Mountain Bike (with GPS!)

PREVIOUSLY OWNED:83 300SD, 87 420SEL, 88 420SEL, 90 420SEL, 86 560SEL, 86 190E 2.3-16V AMG, 94 E320

Not too sure if a body shop can make it look exactly like a 500E or how much they will charge.
But I have a friend that did a complete conversion, big money $$$. He bought the fenders and front bumper with the fogs. I think he paid somewhere around $2000 just for parts.

Vin