[W126 Coupe] Re : wheel fit

[Richard Hesek]

Hi Rick:

Sorry about the ambiguity in that last post.  It's late, plane delayed, and
I am just getting home and feeling somewhat 'fried'.  I was running a set
of
18X8 wheels with a 35mm offset on the 83 SEC.  The rear fitment was perfect
with 20mm spacers.  The front fitment was perfect with 10mm spacers BUT,
the
front spacers on the early model I have had to be cut making for a less
than
perfect ride unless the wheels were stage torqued and spun as you worked
the
bolts in place.  Anyway, I am now on a factory set of Lorrinser's and the
offset, spacer thing is now a thing of the past for me.

Hope this helps to clarify what you might expect when mounting a set of
18's.  Of course, if you have an 86 or later model the hub-centric solution
should fit all around using the above dimensions.  I'd say there is no way
the 35mm will bolt right on without the need for spacers.  You can always
try my former 35mm set on for size with and without the spacers.  I am just
South of Boston.

Dick

  Dick,
 I didn't find you reply ambiguous. No more than my original question,
anyway.
  I should have been more specific but I was in a hurry.
  I have an opportunity to get some 16" wheels (8J) and I know that they
are 35mm offset.
 I would rather not use spacers and I wondered how much difference that
10mm makes for potential interference. I would also go to a 225-60 tire
which would aggravate the situation.
  I also thought of calling you over the weekend but I didn't get a chance.

Rick Hesek
Northboro, MA