Okay after extensive research, I have realized that I am looking for a wheel that has 10-30 mm offset in 18x10. So, whith that said, do you guys have any (I mean any) wheels that will fit the offset requested and bolt to the 5x112mm pattern. What would the prices be, and second can you narrow the list down to those that can support the weight and handling of an SUV. If you could, would it be possible to place them in order according to weight.

For Tires, I am looking at the Yokohama AVS S/T in 285/50/18 (unless someone answered my prayers and built a 315/45/18) because I think they wear better then the Pirelli Scorpion Zeros.

I was also wondering are any of them M+S rated, and if they are, am I just better off getting 255/65/15 Off-Road Tires (like the Michelin 4x4 XPC, have any pics of them) and keeping them mounted to 16x8 replicas, used SL-Class wheels, or ML320 wheels. To stay flush with the body kit, I guess I would prefer the 16x8 with an ET of 35, likely to stay with an SL-Class or replica wheel. That way I have a set of good snow tires in an H-rating and can still use them off-road.

How much of a difference does it make to bolt a wheel not specified for an SUV/Truck status to one. I know a lot of wheels that are listed for the SL would fit my ML 430, and since they also weigh close to each other, that shouldn't be an issue. Or does it have more to do with warranty issues.

Thanxs,

P.S. I thought you guys use to carry 5-hole replica in 15", 16", and 17" combos. Do they still do so, and if so do they make an 18"

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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

just took a quick look and the Carllson 3/6 18x10 with a 27mm offset
I will be looking into the wheel dimensions tomorrow and will give you more options in the morning.
Thanks, Luke

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Luke Pavlick
Performance Specialist (ASE Certified Master Tech)
The Tire Rack
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cool, thanxs.

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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

Here are a few choices to consider









Give me call and I will give you the specs on these wheels

Thanks, Luke
800-428-8355 ext. 362

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Luke Pavlick
Performance Specialist (ASE Certified Master Tech)
The Tire Rack
(click banner at top of the page
to visit Tire Rack)