My new (to me) $1,500 '05 E320 CDI - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

gsxr · #1 02-11-2019, 12:36 PM

Wheels from a 2004-2009 W211 should all be interchangeable, AFAIK. You could always check the part number (and width/offset) stamped on the back side of the wheel. I'm assuming OE MB wheels, btw, not aftermarket.

ROLLGUY · #2 02-11-2019, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by gsxr

Wheels from a 2004-2009 W211 should all be interchangeable, AFAIK. You could always check the part number (and width/offset) stamped on the back side of the wheel. I'm assuming OE MB wheels, btw, not aftermarket.

The wheels in question are from an S class (not sure of the year). Yes I am aware that W211 wheels will work (actually 2003-newer), but I have not found too many 18" wheels from a W211. One guy has several sets from an S class, but he said I might need spacers or adapters for them to work on a W211. Others have said they should work as they are. I just need to know before driving a long distance to purchase a set......Rich

gsxr · #3 02-11-2019, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ROLLGUY

The wheels in question are from an S class (not sure of the year). Yes I am aware that W211 wheels will work (actually 2003-newer), but I have not found too many 18" wheels from a W211. One guy has several sets from an S class, but he said I might need spacers or adapters for them to work on a W211. Others have said they should work as they are. I just need to know before driving a long distance to purchase a set......Rich

As noted above, you need to know the offset... AND also the width. The two go together, you cannot just get an offset number. If buying any S-class wheels for a W211, simply ask the seller to take a photo of the back of the wheel where the size/offset is stamped. Or at least have them tell you what the numbers are.

Never, ever, ever accept "...they fit fine on this year/model and my best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend hear from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl that said they'll work great on a W211."

Lance Allison · #4 02-11-2019, 11:50 PM

+1 what GSXR said.

spark3542 · #5 02-12-2019, 02:04 PM

Yes, it's all about the offset. The "ET" number stamped on the inside of the rim signifies how many mm the bolt surface is from the center of the wheel.

My bundts on my 83 had ET30, I found a set of wheels from newer C class that were ET41 that I wanted to put on. I purchased a 12mm spacer (close enough...they don't sell 11mm) and 12mm longer bolts, and it's worked great for 10 years now and 100k miles.

spark3542 · #6 02-12-2019, 02:08 PM

...and BTW, congrats on the CDI score. Needless to say I'm a CDI fan.

ROLLGUY · #7 02-12-2019, 07:00 PM

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.... Needless to say I'm a CDI fan.

Glad you told me, it is pretty hard to tell