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10-04-2006, 03:01 AM
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Staggered Wheels W126->W123
I have found a set of staggered wheels form a W126 with the following dimensions:
2 x 9 x 16 ET15 (rear) 2 x 7,5 x 16 ET20 (front) Will these follow the rule of thumb that wheels from a W126 will fit a W123?
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10-04-2006, 08:39 PM
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i would think yes, but are you thinking of running different wheels on the front and back of your car?
that much difference may not be a good idea. tom w
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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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10-04-2006, 09:22 PM
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that is correct. The rear wheels are 1.5 inches wider than the front wheels. Gotta harness those 120 HP somehow!
 What sort of problems can that cause?
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10-04-2006, 09:24 PM
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Here is a picture of the wheels. There just doesn't seem to be that big of a selection of wheels for these cars. My bundts are beat, and I would like something with a bit less sidewall.
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#5
10-04-2006, 09:42 PM
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oh, i see.
i misread your post thinking you were going with 20" on the back and 15" on the front. the WIDER rims shouldnt be a problem as long as the tires dont rub. tom w
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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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10-04-2006, 09:43 PM
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they look really cool but i cant imagine they will not rub with that huge lip on the wider ones.
tom w
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10-04-2006, 10:53 PM
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They don't seem to rub on the W126. (this is a W126 right...I'm not as familiar with the newer bodies)
The W123 has lower wheel arches in the rear, but the stock wheels have about 2 inches of clearance. Any body know if I can calculate the distance these will extend from the hub so I can measure it? Thanks Edit: I have calculted that these wheels reach 3.91 inches past the hub. What is the offset and width of the stock bundts?
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10-04-2006, 11:38 PM
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just measured and they are about 1/4 inch too wide. oh well
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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver 1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver 1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine
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