Is there any reason 225/50/16 tires would not work on 16 x 7 1/2 rims on a 400E with ET of 38? I know a higher ET would be better, but can't find any 8 hole wheels with 40-42 et or could I go to 16 X 7 wheels and if so what et? I will be running 500E 16 x 8 on rear with 225/50/16 tires.
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16" Tires on 400E
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That wheel should work fine if you can find any. More discussion here.
Be careful, some interweb vendors are crossing this to a 140 wheel which looks similar but has totally different specs.
You could also get two more 500E wheels for the front, just plan on rolling the fender lips & adding fender spacers.
No idea, but I expect few people would notice the difference.
Another option, if you're still working on this, are the lightweight Tolliman / CLK 16 inch wheels. I don't recall the ET offhand, maybe 42?
I have a set on my E420 with 215 / 55 / 16, and a set on my 300CE with 205 / 55 / 16 IIRC
I have a set on my E420 with 215 / 55 / 16, and a set on my 300CE with 205 / 55 / 16 IIRC
