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09-24-2004, 01:08 AM
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W124 Fender Modification?
Was thinking of trying this fender mod to a 92 400E to accomodate larger tyres. Has ayone ever done the Conversion to 235/45 R 17 tyres and 8 J x 17 H 2 ET 28 disk wheel on a W124? If so any tips? What size spacers did you use between the fenders?
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09-24-2004, 04:12 AM
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What fender mod? Do you mean stacking washers so the fender is further out? Then it won't align with the bumper and front door. Get yourself a set of 500E front fenders. It's not easy to fit 500E rear fenders but you can't stack washers to push out the rear fenders either.
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09-24-2004, 10:21 AM
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Fender rolling
I read this link to a PDF about fender rolling to accomodate larger tyres:
http://www.meimann.com/docs/mercedes/AMG_wheel_install_01.pdf Not sure if this is really worth all the trouble? Has anyone tried this? Last edited by E93067; 09-24-2004 at 10:25 AM. Reason: wronge link
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09-24-2004, 03:22 PM
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Actually, a few members on this forum have done this...
...it will solve your fender lip clearance when using oversized tires, but you still have the issue of steering "lock-to-lock" clearance...that is, depending on rim offset, your tires WILL rub the inner panels when you steer or corner hard.
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09-24-2004, 04:29 PM
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AMG used polyurethane "spacers" to increase fender displacement and longer fender bolts to accomodate the slightly wider rims they used in the 80's. There are some of these kits available from time to time on Ebay, but the effect could be acheived with a stack of washers. The effect is modest, but might be just enough, depending on the wheel width.
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