w211 18 inch wheels onto 500E

[Dario]

I have set of w211 wheels 18x8.5 ET38 square. will the fit 500e? i have some bbs RC 17 inch on it and I don't like them. thx

 

[sheward]

Dario, where have you been?

The 211 wheels you reference should fit however they will be tucked in a bit due to the 38ET. With the added one-half inch over stock the end result will look about like the stock 8 holers . You will also need custom M12 bolts with M14 ball seats.

 

[gsxr]

Ditto what Drew said. The W211 wheels aren't optimal, but might just clear the strut tube up front.

Those BBS RC are light weight, and look better with the center caps installed. Are those RC307 (8.0) or RC308 (9.0)?

 

[a777fan]

Funny how BBS seems to be off by one in their model designations…

 

[Dario]

Ditto what Drew said. The W211 wheels aren't optimal, but might just clear the strut tube up front.

Those BBS RC are light weight, and look better with the center caps installed. Are those RC307 (8.0) or RC308 (9.0)?

It is 17x9 ET32 on all four corners. Are these wheels something Renntech would install? Car has renntech brakes renntech exhaust etc. still trying to figure out what else is renntech on a car. Also its hard to find center caps for these wheels at reasonable price.

 

[Dario]

Dario, where have you been?

The 211 wheels you reference should fit however they will be tucked in a bit due to the 38ET. With the added one-half inch over stock the end result will look about like the stock 8 holers . You will also need custom M12 bolts with M14 ball seats.

Hi Drew. I was not active here for past few years but bought another 500E and here I am back. How are you?

 

[Dario]

also I have two brand new front 18x8 w210 monoblocks and found two more front. How will that square setup look on 500e? will front monoblocks clear renntech brakes caliper? i would use spacers if needed.

 

[sheward]

I'm guessing those may be something Renntech would install. They are very nice wheels.
It's difficult to know if the 8-inch monoblocks would fit over the Renntech calipers although it's likely.

 

[gsxr]

It is 17x9 ET32 on all four corners. Are these wheels something Renntech would install? Car has renntech brakes renntech exhaust etc. still trying to figure out what else is renntech on a car. Also its hard to find center caps for these wheels at reasonable price.

Buy the center caps new from BBS directly, last time I did it was ~$400/set total, and worth it IMO. Make sure to get the correct color. There is regular silver, and a Motorsports version that is a slight champagne color, almost smoke silver. I have a set of each. I gave up trying to find used caps, they are always in poor shape and overpriced. And the VW versions don't fit (different size threads).

RENNtech may have installed them, but you'd need to ask Hartmut to verify. Any other visible RT items on the car? I'm guessing no 6L.

 

[Dario]

Buy the center caps new from BBS directly, last time I did it was ~$400/set total, and worth it IMO. Make sure to get the correct color. There is regular silver, and a Motorsports version that is a slight champagne color, almost smoke silver. I have a set of each. I gave up trying to find used caps, they are always in poor shape and overpriced. And the VW versions don't fit (different size threads).

RENNtech may have installed them, but you'd need to ask Hartmut to verify. Any other visible RT items on the car? I'm guessing no 6L.

Well car is louder and faster then my other 500E with remus exhaust. How do I verify engine is 6.0? I doubt it but would like to check. I emailed renntech 3 days ago but no reply yet. All i can visually see is renntech brakes and exhaust. Also my bumpers and door moldings are painted to match 199. Only bumper strips are not painted. Did renntech do that to cars???

 

[195910]

Yes Renntech used BBS wheels, BBS RC was one of the models used on W210 cars.

Those BBS RC wheels are one of the best wheels ever made. Strong flow formed construction, 8-8.5 Kilos each! W211 or AMG wheels don't compare in strength and weight.

I had a set of RC306 8.5x18 on the 500E, regret letting go of them.

 

[gsxr]

Well car is louder and faster then my other 500E with remus exhaust. How do I verify engine is 6.0? I doubt it but would like to check. I emailed renntech 3 days ago but no reply yet.

RT likely won't be able to confirm prior work done, unless you have the name of the previous owners. They don't have records based on VIN.

First check for 6.0 is to look for RT decals on the LH module. The 6.0 should feel like a LOT more torque off idle and in the midrange. Huge difference vs the 5.0 engine. They sound different as well. The concrete confirmation is measuring stroke via a spark plug hole with a long 3/8 extension.