Fender Flushing Offset For A207/C207

[Guest Merc20]

Hi Folks,

I am searching for some new shoes for my cab and cannot seem to find an answer to the above. Searched through some of the past threads and realised there hasn't been any conclusion drawn on the offset of the stock 18' AMG rims that comes with the sports package which makes things even more complicated. Can someone enlighten me?

Cheers :becky:

[Guest kepiting1sg]

Merc20 wrote:

Hi Folks,

I am searching for some new shoes for my cab and cannot seem to find an answer to the above. Searched through some of the past threads and realised there hasn't been any conclusion drawn on the offset of the stock 18' AMG rims that comes with the sports package which makes things even more complicated. Can someone enlighten me?

Cheers :becky:

The rim specs for 18" AMG IV rims that comes with the sport package for A207/C207 are as follows:-

Front: 18x8" ET45

Rear: 18x8.5" ET54

For more details

http://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/mercedes_alloy_wheels/e_class_convertible_a207_alloys/18_amg_iv_wheel_562

[Guest blackmercs]

Merc20 wrote:

Hi Folks,

I am searching for some new shoes for my cab and cannot seem to find an answer to the above. Searched through some of the past threads and realised there hasn't been any conclusion drawn on the offset of the stock 18' AMG rims that comes with the sports package which makes things even more complicated. Can someone enlighten me?

Cheers :becky:

Till now there isn't any, u got to add spacer or customise yr rims set, eg from DPE. Last time I change my rim at LS & told them I want the rim to flush with my fender too. This can't be done bcoz of the rim offset.

If you going for spacer, get those customise & make sure is hub centric type.

[Guest Merc20]

kepiting1sg wrote:

The rim specs for 18" AMG IV rims that comes with the sport package for A207/C207 are as follows:-

Front: 18x8" ET45

Rear: 18x8.5" ET54

For more details

http://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/mercedes_alloy_wheels/e_class_convertible_a207_alloys/18_amg_iv_wheel_562

Thanks for the help bro. Actually I did retrieved ur earlier post but it seems to contradict some info I got elsewhere from a A207 accessories brochure which I downloaded from the net stating the rear was 8.5j +49 instead. Honestly I did see some folks in the global forum posting similar stats to yours.. So really having headache now.. *Scratch head*

[Guest Merc20]

blackmercs wrote:

Till now there isn't any, u got to add spacer or customise yr rims set, eg from DPE. Last time I change my rim at LS & told them I want the rim to flush with my fender too. This can't be done bcoz of the rim offset.

If you going for spacer, get those customise & make sure is hub centric type.

Hi bro,

Actually I am considering this route as well, the main advantage being I can play with 4 identical rims this way. But well, still in the early stages of researching.

Anyway with regard to hub centric spacers I did have them on my earlier vag ride and I realize the problem with them is when you put too thick a spacer such that the nuts are changed, and you get into a puncture, ur spare rims might not be able to fit the new thread depth. Whatmore sometimes these spacers becomes stuck to the wheel hub, which makes the whole saga an even more exciting one.. Haha...

[Guest blackmercs]

Merc20 wrote:

Hi bro,

Actually I am considering this route as well, the main advantage being I can play with 4 identical rims this way. But well, still in the early stages of researching.

Anyway with regard to hub centric spacers I did have them on my earlier vag ride and I realize the problem with them is when you put too thick a spacer such that the nuts are changed, and you get into a puncture, ur spare rims might not be able to fit the new thread depth. Whatmore sometimes these spacers becomes stuck to the wheel hub, which makes the whole saga an even more exciting one.. Haha...

Ok spacers is a no go then. Customise the rims then.

[Guest kepiting1sg]

Merc20 wrote:

Thanks for the help bro. Actually I did retrieved ur earlier post but it seems to contradict some info I got elsewhere from a A207 accessories brochure which I downloaded from the net stating the rear was 8.5j +49 instead. Honestly I did see some folks in the global forum posting similar stats to yours.. So really having headache now.. *Scratch head*

IMHO The specs are 100% correct!

I just sold a set of C207/A207 original AMG IV rims 3 weeks ago with exactly the mentioned offsets, width & part numbers.

The ET45 & ET54 are stamped on the front & rear wheels respectively.

Here's a picture of the front rim.

Unfortunately I didn't take a pic of the rear rims but I double confirmed again it's ET54

[Guest Merc20]

blackmercs wrote:

Ok spacers is a no go then. Customise the rims then.

Haha.. No la.. Cannot eliminate this avenue else really not much options. No money for customization at the moment.. Let me see which bank looks more promising then I chiong with my pen knife... Anyway really sad not to be able to join u guys last Fri... Otherwise could have seen some nice rims..

[Guest Merc20]

kepiting1sg wrote:

IMHO The specs are 100% correct!

I just sold a set of C207/A207 original AMG IV rims 3 weeks ago with exactly the mentioned offsets, width & part numbers.

The ET45 & ET54 are stamped on the front & rear wheels respectively.

Here's a picture of the front rim.

Unfortunately I didn't take a pic of the rear rims but I double confirmed again it's ET54

Wah picture speaks a thousand words... Thanks bro..

Anyway for those who wanna refer to the misleading info I got, please refer to the link below.. They do have some very nice assessories on offer though...

http://www2.mercedes-benz.co.uk/content/media_library/unitedkingdom/mpc_unitedkingdom/passenger_cars_ng/owners_ng/accessories___collection/accessories/brochure_downloads/pdfs/e-class_coupe_and_cabriolet.pdf

[Guest desmondtoo]

Merc20 wrote:

Haha.. No la.. Cannot eliminate this avenue else really not much options. No money for customization at the moment.. Let me see which bank looks more promising then I chiong with my pen knife... Anyway really sad not to be able to join u guys last Fri... Otherwise could have seen some nice rims..

Hope to see you & your ride on the next Lakopi session or this coming Sat, some are meeting at EM to check out the ML...:becky: