Does anyone know whether a 16x7.5 rim with a 41 mm offset (late model 5 hole e-class replica) will work on a 87 300E with 225/50/16? I'm concerned that there won't be enough clearance between the tire and the strut.

I believe that the combo you are looking for will not work due to the offset and tire size it is not recommended. The offset will put the wheel to far in and the tire size is actually a little to wide and most likely will rub.
Thanks, Luke

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Luke Pavlick
Performance Specialist (ASE Certified Master Tech)
The Tire Rack
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Is there a 5 hole replica that will fit?

Here are a couple of wheels to consider







all of these wheels will work on your car, as well as many others that we have

Thanks, Luke

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Luke Pavlick
Performance Specialist (ASE Certified Master Tech)
The Tire Rack
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[This message has been edited by Webmaster (edited 03-14-2000).]

TireRack does have the 8-hole replica that is pretty sharp. They will fit your vehicle in:
$16x7.5"-$129


You can get the 5-hole replica from DiscountTireDirect (TireRack's competitor, sorry TireRac.) They sell them for:
15x7"-$109
16x7.5"-$129


Goos Luck

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Chirag (Charlie) Patel

99 Mercedes-Benx ML 430 V8 w/custom TV, Video, UHF, speaker system
93 190E 2.6 w/ an amp, equalizer, and CD-changer, integrated w. stock stereo for integrated cellular phone speaker system
2001 C-Class - Maybe

I went ahead and purchased the 5 hole replica with 41mm offset and mounted the 225/ZR50/16 Michelin Pilot MXM. The clearance to the strut at the top of the front wheel is extremely close (4 or 5mm?), but it seems to fit without rubbing. Sure looks nice, but I agree the fit is a little close for comfort.