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Merc SL500/Alphards wheels.. Will they rub?
« on: November 16, 2013, 09:17:29 pm »
So confused, as all the research I've done suggests that these wheels will possibly fit a MK5, but barely..
However, the guy selling them has pictures of them fitting quite well.




I'm on coils and he's on air, so I won't be tucking as much tyre as him.

Question is, will they fit with no arch work? I can get new tyres on the front if needed

EDIT: Found that the fronts are the same fitment as Alphards if that helps
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Re: Merc SL500/Alphards wheels.. Will they rub?
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2013, 10:43:39 pm »
What are the specs of them?
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Re: Merc SL500/Alphards wheels.. Will they rub?
« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2013, 01:12:12 am »
Oops! Thought I'd included that.
ET32 8.5j 18"
I was thinking since the front tyres are shot anyway if go for a 205 40?
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Re: Merc SL500/Alphards wheels.. Will they rub?
« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2013, 02:14:11 am »
You would need front arches rolled, pulled as well ideally. I personally wouldn't run that size on coils.
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Re: Merc SL500/Alphards wheels.. Will they rub?
« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2013, 10:53:22 am »
I don't mind getting them rolled, but I'd really rather not get the arches pulled..
So do you think a 205 40 will give enough clearance, or would a 195 be the way to go?
The wheels are really growing on me now haha
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Re: Merc SL500/Alphards wheels.. Will they rub?
« Reply #5 on: November 17, 2013, 11:35:32 am »
I'm on 8.5 x 18 et 35 with 215/40's & I'm on coilovers.




Hope that helps!
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Re: Merc SL500/Alphards wheels.. Will they rub?
« Reply #6 on: November 17, 2013, 02:13:36 pm »
Thanks!
I'm about 1/2 inch lower than that on the front, do you get any rubbing?
Have you had any arch work either?
And what tyres? Thanks haha
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Re: Merc SL500/Alphards wheels.. Will they rub?
« Reply #7 on: November 17, 2013, 02:22:14 pm »
Get a bit of stretch on them and you'll be fine dude  :smiley:

As jay said get your archers rolled for that little bit extra space . You could also camber the rear slightly.
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Re: Merc SL500/Alphards wheels.. Will they rub?
« Reply #8 on: November 17, 2013, 05:31:27 pm »
No rubbing on the front, arches not rolled. But I did remove one if the screws and bend the tang back.
I'm on 215/40/18 Nankangs NS2, they are actually not bad tyres!!!
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Re: Merc SL500/Alphards wheels.. Will they rub?
« Reply #9 on: November 17, 2013, 08:28:31 pm »
Cool, thanks everyone.
Do you have any pictures that show how the far the wheel is from the arch?
Thanks :smiley:
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Re: Merc SL500/Alphards wheels.. Will they rub?
« Reply #10 on: November 17, 2013, 09:23:58 pm »
Buy those wheels dude
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Re: Merc SL500/Alphards wheels.. Will they rub?
« Reply #11 on: November 17, 2013, 10:32:21 pm »
Quote from: George10 on November 17, 2013, 09:23:58 pm
Buy those wheels dude
Picking them up tomorrow :happy2:
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Re: Merc SL500/Alphards wheels.. Will they rub?
« Reply #12 on: November 17, 2013, 10:49:16 pm »
Good lad  :laugh:

Can't wait to see them on!!
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Re: Merc SL500/Alphards wheels.. Will they rub?
« Reply #13 on: November 17, 2013, 10:57:18 pm »
I'll throw up some pictures once they're on, gotta get some tyres first though! :party:
I may make a build thread, but not sure there'll be much interest since it's a 1.6 FSI on a budget haha!
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Re: Merc SL500/Alphards wheels.. Will they rub?
« Reply #14 on: November 18, 2013, 01:53:44 pm »
215/35/18 will fit nicely on them.

It doesn't matter what engine you have or what money you've spent dude, so get a thread going.
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