Guys, I have a 2002 ML W163 Model.
I have the OEM 17" wheels on it. They are 8J x 17" ET52.
I got a set of OEM 19" Merc wheels that are 8Jx19" ET60. Will I have problems with the different offset?
My car is the W163 model (98-05).
The 19" wheels are from the newer W164 model (06-onwards).
They'll be closer to the strut if there's a problem get a 8mm spacer
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Cheers.
Talking to Richie last night so gona go with a 5mm spacer and longer wheel bolt and see how it looks.
Some Merc Wheels will require different length wheel bolts.
They don't all use the same.
I know the W221 S-Class (2006 on) use longer bolts for an 18" wheel compared to a 17" wheel. (Both factory options)
Cheers Ross, yeah seemly I have to use the OEM bolts from the newer shape which are 45mm.Originally Posted by RossYB
Hit a snag today!
Needs 20mm spacers and longer wheel bolts than we had available today to clear the brake calipers!
Should have them fitted next week.
Just to clarify incase of a future search.
I have a 2002 ML 270 CDi, facelift version with the OEM 255 60 R17 ET52 wheels.
I picked up a set of 19" W164 wheels with the 255 50 R19 tyres and ET60.
When trying to fit them they wouldnt clear the brake calipers by a long shot.
Turned out I had to use 20mm hub centric spaces and 80mm bolts with about a 60mm thread length on them. These were sufficient to get 7 good full twists by hand and then tightened a bit more.
I took some pics but please excuse the quality.
I hope this helps someone searching in the future.
Keith
Dublin, Ireland.
Before (OEM)
New wheels from W164 280 CDi
Spacers used (5x112x20mm thick)
Bolts used
Finished (needs good wash and polish I know, but I drive into building sites most days and today was no different!)
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