[W126 Coupe] wheel Fitment Help again!

[Dick Spellman]

stefansj at canisius.edu wrote:

> Hey everyone,

> I hate to be annoying but I once again have a wheel fitment question. I searched 

> the archieves and found that these rims should work: 18X8.5 et 18 and 18x10 

> et 19. with a bolt pattern of 5 x 112. 

> Can someone let me know I'd really apperciate it! I apologize for my ignorance. 

> thanks again, Jas

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Hi Jas:

I am running an 83 SEC on the set-up outlined below with H&R Springs and
rubber nibs (not certain of mm height).  The chassis lowered
approximately 1.5 inches with nose a bit lower than rear.

Rear:275/35 ZR 18/P7000 Pirelli/Rim Size JX18H2-ET 19 /18X10
Front 235/40ZR18/P7000 Pirelli/ Rim offset ET 18 / 8.5X18

Did have to cut urethane and roll outer rear fender at 9 o'clock or so
on driver's side and 3 o'clock on the passenger outer rear fender well.
The cut was merely a slice to the inside of the urethane cladding that
was getting brushed on harsh changes in elevation, like entering my
driveway with a 15 degree slope from the street.  Other than that the
rims/tires and suspension are a great fit.

Assuming you have no 'gangsta lean' there should be no rub to inner 
rear fender well with the above set-up.  If you do have the gangsta 
issue, replace both rear sub frame mounts and the differential rubber 
mount and cage.

Sounds like you are looking at the exact same dimensions for your rims
as are mine.  Go for it!

Good luck,

Dick