w210 wheels on a w124?

[shoeguy]

Time to upgrade ... my 124 wagon still has the stock 15 inch slotted rims.

(Current wheel size is 6.5 J X 15)

Saw some wheels used on a few of the 96-99 210 models ... sort of a
wider five spoke, poor man's AMGs.

(New wheel size is 7.5 X 16)

Would these fit (i.e. bolt pattern, etc.)?

What about tire size? 205s? 215s?

Thanks for your advice!

[dieseldiehard]

see this:

Just bought '99 CLK wheels for my 124, tires/lugs?

[shoeguy]

thanks ... will read up

[Shoebox]

Those should work. I can't remember the specs offset. I was looking for those same rims. I got the 10 or 11 hole 16x7.5 ones from a 96-02 w210. If I get a chance I'll check the tire size tonight.

[shoeguy]

Thanks Shoebox ... finally found out the offset ... 41mm ... so
if my calculations are right (*), they should work.

6.5 x 15, ET 49mm (current)

7.5 x 16, ET 41mm (new)

Results in 5mm less inner clearance and 21mm extension of the outside edge of the wheel.

(offset calculator at 1010tires ... http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp)

[dieseldiehard]

Many folks are using 16 in CLK wheels w/ ET37 offset on the W124, it moves the wheel rims out from the center giving a slightly wider stance, no rubbing at all.

[shoeguy]

thanks diehard ... will take a look at these

any pix or links you have would be much appreciated!

[dieseldiehard]

Originally Posted by shoeguy

thanks diehard ... will take a look at these

any pix or links you have would be much appreciated!

saw a set fs here: http://www.craigslist.org/eby/car/171616913.html

[shoeguy]

dieseldiehard -
found a set earlier in the week ... with new 215s on them ... and bought them ... gotta go back and read the notes on the lug lengths ... thanks again for your help!

[87tdwagen]

Thread, you will find some useful info on tire fitment and wheel bolt specs depending on what wheel you are using.

Specific w124 wheel and tire help please...

good luck,