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Old 06-15-2006, 04:35 AM
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Question Confused over wheels

This has probably been covered in the past, but the more I read, the more confused I get.
I have the chance of obtaining a set of W211 2002 AVANTGARDE 5 spoke alloy wheels 7.5 X 16 ET42 already fitted with MICHELIN 225/55/16 tyres.
Will these fit my 1992 W124 300E without any modifictions. Thanks in advance.

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Old 06-16-2006, 04:19 PM
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Cant speak from experience but

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This has probably been covered in the past, but the more I read, the more confused I get.
I have the chance of obtaining a set of W211 2002 AVANTGARDE 5 spoke alloy wheels 7.5 X 16 ET42 already fitted with MICHELIN 225/55/16 tyres.
Will these fit my 1992 W124 300E without any modifictions. Thanks in advance.
You want to ckeck the lug bolt size and diameter. There is an earlier post regarding the fitment of of E500 and 500E wheels so same issues regarding fitment. the 211 lug bolts are likely 14mmx 1.5 thread and your w124 used 12mm x 1.5 thread, therefore you will have to get custom 14mm diam lug bolts with ball seat with a 12mm x 1,5 thread for these to fit your w124.

Do a search there is some information on companies that provide these custom sized lug bolts.

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Thanks for the info. The wheels are from a E320 and come with their original 14mm bolts. Are you saying these bolts will not fit?
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the 14mm bolts will not fit your w124

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Thanks for the info. The wheels are from a E320 and come with their original 14mm bolts. Are you saying these bolts will not fit?
Sorry to say but your w124 uses 12mm lug bolts and those E320 14mm ones will not work. Now it not as easy as just getting 12mm lug bolts for the E320 rims, the lug bolts you use for those wheels MUST have the correct ball seat to fully engage the wheel when tightened. If you were to use OE w124 12mm lug bolts the ball seat diameter is 2mm too narrow and you run the risk of the lug bolts tearing through the wheel and losing a wheel under hard load, NOT SAFE.

There are some companies that make 14mm diameter lug bolts with the correct ball seat for your rims but have a narrower 12mm threaded shaft for mounting to your w124, they are a little pricy about $8 each but may be worth it to you and is the only way to saffely mount those rims to your w124.

I don't have specifics, but there are a few threads regarding this and members who have done it that you may want to contact.

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