[W126 Coupe] Yet another wheel/track width question

[Sharan Bains]

Hi Matt,

I think that set-up will be absolutely fine without any arch rolling 
required.

Recall, the AMG's for the w126 models were 8J with ET 11 - and they worked 
perfectly on AMG lowered suspension.

Since your wheels are 7.5J, et10 should be absolutely fine. The 25mm spacer 
will be perfect as well, since they bolt onto the hub and then the wheels 
bolt into the spacer.

If by any chance you do get rubbing on hard cornering, then ideal to run 255 
or 265 tyres on the rears.


talbir




>From: "Matt Petersen" <mattpetersen at ihug.co.nz>
>Reply-To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>To: <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>Subject: [W126 Coupe] Yet another wheel/track width question
>Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 20:29:11 +1200
>
>I have a set of 17x7.5 replica Monoblocks on my SEL. The ET is 35. In the
>rear there is currently 30mm from the top edge of the rear tire to the
>rolled edge of the guard.
>
>My car does not have rolled guards at all except for the small factory
>section at the top edge of the guard.
>
>I would like to space the rear wheels further out to the edge. 
>Unfortunately
>these replica rims have a long wheel bolt design, the shaft is 65mm which
>means it's nearly impossible to get a longer wheel length so spacers like 
>15
>or 20mm can't be used.
>
>I can go to the 25mm bolt on spacer though. With 30mm free clearance can I
>assume that I would be safe with a 25mm track increase per side, I guess I
>might have to completely roll the guards though to have 5mm free clearance
>all the way around.
>
>Is 5mm enough though? During cornering will the wheel move in or out at all
>and cause rubbing? I have heard of people running ET10 which is essentially
>what I have.
>
>The rear tyre is a 275.
>
>Thanks in advance SEC dudes.
>
>Cheers
>Matt.
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