Rims: Satin Finish D-Hole Rims. W140, 7.5 x 16" ET 51 with 205/55-16 Tires.

I tried to mount W140 rims on a W124 Wagon. The rears fit fine.
The fronts fit but the rim edge rubs the strut. It looks like I could remove the strut and indent it more on a press. But i wonder the diameter of the monotube inside the shock. Most of the shocks I took apart before had a 28mm tube inside. So it seems I could smash it the required 5mm more space I need.

I don't really want to install spacers because they wont be hub centric unless they are 10mm thick.

Anyone got a solution?

Actually that would be your best bet if they are hub-centric. a 10mm spacer would effectivly make these wheel with an offset of 41...which is just perfect for your car when considering a tire mounted on the rim.

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I see this question all the time. S/SL class wheels won't work without a spacer and a spacer is not a good thing to use. I'd sell the wheels and find a set that fits properly. Almost all 202/203/208/210 chassis wheels will bolt on with zero problems, I have two sets that work great on my car... just my $0.02...

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