My stock 1998 E430 came with 16" rims. I plan to keep these for winter, and they currently have winter tires on them.

For the summer, I want to buy another set of rims and tires - the question is, do I stay stock (16") or should I go for 17" rims?

Any requirements for doing so, or any modifications to suspension, etc. required when going from 16 to 17"?

I know that in 1999 I think, the E430 came standard with 17" rims and the Sport kit for the 1998 included 17" rims, so I am guessing the car is probably better off with this size anyway.

Just wanted to confirm before I shell out extra cash for the 17s...TIA!

C.

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Chris
2007 E550 4Matic - 61,000 Km - Iridium Silver, black leather, Sport package, Premium 2 package
2007 GL450 4Matic - 62,000 Km - Obsidian Black Metallic, black leather, all options
1998 E430 - sold
1989 300E - 333,000 Km - sold
1977 280E - sold
1971 250 - retired

"And a frign hat. They gave me a hat at the annual benefits meeting. I said. how does this benefit me. I dont have anything from the company.. So they gave me a hat." - TheDon

I have put 17's on the SL and the TE with no problems. Luke at Tire Rack is the absolute master of what will work and keep your speedo accurate.

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07 E350 4matic Station Wagon White 34K
02 E320 4Matic Silver/grey 80K
05 F150 Silver 44K

Get a nice set of 18's. You can find a size that will still match the OE 16" rolling diameter.

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'97 E300
'99 E300

2000-2002 E class cars came standard with 17" wheels, so it's an easy upgrade.

If you look closely, you can even see the difference in the 8 whole wheels. The scallop portion of the whole is shaped differently.

You might look at some of the cars on ebay and compare 98-99 E430 wheels with 2000-2002 8 whole wheels.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

Here's what stock 17" sport wheels look like on my newly acquired 2001 E430.

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Fred
2009 ML350
2004 SL600
2004 SL500
1996 SL600
2002 SLK32
2005 CLK320 cabrio
2003 ML350
1997 C280 Sport

Chris throw a set of 18in AMG's on that car, it will look sick.

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1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

Here are 18" CLS wheels on my W210. I'm probably going the opposite direction as you -- I'd rather have the 16" or 17" wheels on it. These just came with the car when I bought it; the wheels are basically brand new.



Cheers, John

Those look nice! How do they fit?

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1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

just get the proper bolts.

The ones I have on at this link are w211 take-offs and
I don't have any problems. You'll be alright.

What rims fit?

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1987 300D Turbo 200k