19"" monoblocks, issues?

[Stevester 500E]

Has anyone run 19" AMG monoblocks? Any issues, ride, fitment, spacers, crack easily?

Thanks

 

[fudgitive]

No idea on a 124, but I am running a set on a 140 at the moment, widths are 8.5" and 9.5" same offset of ET46 for front and rear, so I can't imagine they are going to work without spacers on an 036.

Side by side comparison with an 18" set of monoblocks from a W210 and it becomes obvious that these were designed for a heavier car (this is also true for W140 18" monblocks vs W210 items) so not lightweight either but as far as I know not prone to cracking.

 

[gsxr]

Issues, yes. They are from a W140 so the offset will be wrong, needs spacers, custom lug bolts with R14 ball seat, etc. No cracking issues that I'm aware of.

Width should not be an issue on a 500E, but on a normal 124 it could be a problem...

 

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[mrindiafromuk]

Issues, yes. They are from a W140 so the offset will be wrong, needs spacers, custom lug bolts with R14 ball seat, etc. No cracking issues that I'm aware of.

Width should not be an issue on a 500E, but on a normal 124 it could be a problem...

Does the 500E need the spacers? I was thinking of going from 18" to 19"

 

[gsxr]

Does the 500E need the spacers? I was thinking of going from 18" to 19"

This depends on the width and offset of the specific wheel you want to use. High-offset (high ET-number) wheels will need spacers, low offset will not.

19" is really pushing the limits of diameter on the 500E, hopefully the roads are smooth where you live...

 

[mrindiafromuk]

This depends on the width and offset of the specific wheel you want to use. High-offset (high ET-number) wheels will need spacers, low offset will not.

19" is really pushing the limits of diameter on the 500E, hopefully the roads are smooth where you live...

I am probably not going to gain much . I do like the current stance with the 18" . You make a good point, the roads where I am are better than SF but still not great.

 

[maw1124]

Heavier wheel, heavier more expensive tires, questionable proportions on this car, may have rubbing issues... should we go further? She said "bigger isn't always better."

maw

 

[mrindiafromuk]

Heavier wheel, heavier more expensive tires, questionable proportions on this car, may have rubbing issues... should we go further? She said "bigger isn't always better."

maw

I think you are right .
Just getting everything together to do the Porsche caliper update so that should keep me happy