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New Tires/Rims.. HELP!!
I recently purchased from a friend a nice set of Niche rims and 4 16x7 tires on them! Today I tried to put them on my 91' 300E they fit perfectly fine but when it was for me to move, the rear brakes locked up.. replaced new rims w/ old rims and all was ok.. Can anyone tell me why it does that?? I need to know if i should return the new rims and get my 750 back!.. :-)
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Tire Size
225 / 60 - 16..
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the wheel is hitting the caliper most likely. wrong offset is probably why. Check for clearance of the caliper with the wheel.
Clearance is probably the issue not the tire size. you either need to get spacers or get your money back. Alon
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Re: New Tires/Rims.. HELP!!
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Wheel Spacers
There are so many types, the only problem is, do you know which one will fit my car (91 300E)? Dealerships are closed til monday! Thnx again
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Wheel Spacers
There are so many types, the only problem is, do you know which one will fit my car (91 300E)? Dealerships are closed til monday! Thnx again
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as manny said its either the lugs or the offset ont he wheels is wrong. casn you post all the numbers found ont he back of the wheel?
ALon
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I also
Had the same porblem with my 1992 300 CE(sold it). The thing is the Niche rims arent as thick as the stock wheels at the lug holes. In the rear of the car inside the disk(brakes) is a tiny drum brake set up for the parking brake. The stock lugs are to long and bind this set up. Also check caliper clearance in the front.................I needed spacers.
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GREAT NEWS!!!
I really appreciate all your help, it worked.. bought the spacers from PEPBOYS today and I have them on now.. I will try to get some pics taken this weekend to show you guys.. Thanx again!
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lug bolts are too long and you have probably damaged the parking brake assembly
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