W124 e320 wheel recommendations

[Glasgo_Chris]

Well, hello everyone. After about 8 years of not being in a w124 500e, I am now in a w124 e320 new to me as of yesterday. Any recommendations for wheels? Models, offsets, etc.

Thanks,

Chris

 

[gsxr]

How large / wide are you looking to go? The stock 15x6.5 are comically small.

There are lots of OE wheel options available in 16x7.0 ET37 with 205-55-16 tires, this is a great fitment for daily driving / general use. There are a couple of 16x7.5 wheels that can work also, with fender lip rolling.

8.0 or 8.5 width requires careful offset selection, careful tire size selection, fender lip rolling, fender spacers, and other mods.

17" diameter is the max that looks good, IMO, on a standard 124. There are some stock wheels available in 17x7.5 ET37 that will work ok with 225-45-17 tires. The 7.5" Evos look sharp.

Kinda depends what you are looking for...

 

[Melville]

Late 90s CLK wheels are a popular choice. I have them on my wagon. Here's an example I found from a quick eBay search:

Set 1998 1999 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 OEM Factory 66470521 Wheels Rims 65179 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Set 1998 1999 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 OEM Factory 66470521 Wheels Rims 65179 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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[gsxr]

Late 90s CLK wheels are a popular choice. I have them on my wagon. Here's an example I found from a quick eBay search:

Yup, I have those on our E420... photos at link below. 16x7.0 ET37 with 205-55 Michelins.

E420 at Yellowstone | 400E / E420 Discussions

Some random pics of the E420 at Jellystone, mammoth WVH Hot Springs area:

www.500eboard.co

 

[bb1]

AMG Aero3 8,5x17 et30 with 235/245 all round.. or
AMG Monoblocks

 

[Glasgo_Chris]

It’s an e320 cab with 40k original miles, 040 black. Looking for period correct wheel options. May just go back to the stock wheels which I have, but i have Lorinser wood grain wheel and some other bells and whistles so open to 90’s mb tuner wheels. Right now it has a set of what looks like c55 amg wheels.

Best,

Chris

 

[socal210]

17" AMG monoblocks from a w202 look good and period correct. Here is a set of 4 17x7.5 ET35 with 225/45 tires on my cabriolet. They did offer the same wheels with a higher offset in w124 part numbers.

 

[sheward]

Although it takes the right tire and tweeks as Dave indicated I like stock 036 wheels on the E320s, 16x8. I have sets but I'm 1000 miles away from you.
There is the set of 7.5 Evos for sale here on the forum but they are even further away, in Russia.

 

[gsxr]

If not concerned about authentic MB wheels, Maxilite has some cromulent replicas available, including Evos in 7.5 width:

W124

W124: Gulli Style, 7x15 - Barock Style, 7x16 - Barock Style, 7x15 - Sador Style, 8.25x17 - Aero Style, 8x17 - Evo Style, 8.25x17 - Evo Style, 7.5x17 - Gulli

shop-us.maxilite-wheels.com

 

[bb1]

Or buy some from MEC Design forged and cast wheels – MEC Design
Not a real 3 Piece, but Design is have way correct.

 

[T0Pnotch55]

AMG Aero3 8,5x17 et30 with 235/245 all round.. or
AMG Monoblocks

did you have to roll the denders with this setup?

 

[T0Pnotch55]

why 18’ are not so loved for standart W124? is not that realy big of a wheel

 

[gsxr]

why 18’ are not so loved for standart W124? is not that realy big of a wheel

The fender opening isn't as large as on the E500E. 18's start to look a bit like rubber bands. Remember the stock wheels were 15" so this is a "plus 3" size on a standard 124.

 

[T0Pnotch55]

i understand but there must be a 18’ wheel with a good spec that will work, i have been searching internet and couldn’t find a clear answer i think 18 will look perfect, i guess ill try different offsets to see wich one fits the best

 

[TerryA]

@TOPnotch55,
It’s a struggle to just put 17”x7.5 Monoblocks on a pedestrian 124-86-300E. I also installed KONI Reds adjustable shocks after pissing away $150.00 for a new set of stock MB shocks that Eibach said would work great with their lowering springs. My tire selection was 225/45-17 Michelins. There was no room left for anything larger and it was a rough ride. I changed the tires one more time to a 215/50-17 Michelins to get a little more rubber between the rims and the road. The ride was a little better but then I had rubs on the firewall under my feet.

Anyway, bottom line at least for me never put 18” wheels on a pedestrian 124-300E, E320, 400E or E420! They all have the same chassis.

That’s why I have a 500E for the last 21 years. No issues with 18” wheels.

Anyway, Just my opinion.

 

[gsxr]

i understand but there must be a 18’ wheel with a good spec that will work, i have been searching internet and couldn’t find a clear answer i think 18 will look perfect, i guess ill try different offsets to see wich one fits the best

Diameter doesn't affect fitment (assuming it's larger than stock)... diameter affects appearance. If you like 18's, that's fine.

Width AND offset affects fitment. The two are critical. An offset that works on a narrower wheel may not work on a wider wheel. The wider the wheel, the more critical offset becomes as there's a more limited range of acceptable offsets.

You'll need to find 18x7.5 or 18x8.0 wheels... widest 18x8.5. The wider they are, the more modifications you'll need to have clearance without rubbing, when cornering hard.