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Hello.

 

I searched and searched and could not find an exact answer. I'm looking at MB wheels that are 14x5.5 with an offset of ET39.

 

Will these fit? Planning on running 185/70R14 tires. Thanks in advance...

Paul Huber

1972 2002 Baur Targa in Baikal & 1971 2002 Pickup in Silver/Surf

"The more you know, the less you need."

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welllll...I was going on recall......but f the e30 steels are et35...........thennnnnnnn...be prepared to use  nothing larger than a 4 mm or so...no biggie at all......

and if the e30 steels are 35...u may be good at 39......butitcouldbeclose....lol

 

do a search for fitment on the mentioned steels..... see how much room they have

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2 hours ago, 1972_Targa said:

Hello.

 

I searched and searched and could not find an exact answer. I'm looking at MB wheels that are 14x5.5 with an offset of ET39.

 

Will these fit? Planning on running 185/70R14 tires. Thanks in advance...

 

Paul,

 

Before we even get to offset, are you positive these rims have a 4 x 100MM PCD (lug pattern)?  On 14" Mercedes rims, I've often seen 5 x 112.5mm but I'm not certain which models used 4 x 100mm.

 

Regards,

 

Steve

 

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1976 2002 Polaris, 2742541 (original owner)

1973 2002tii Inka, 2762757 (not-the-original owner)

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Unsure of exact bore size. Wheel is also set up to handle 4 x 114.5. Center cap is in place in photo...

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Paul Huber

1972 2002 Baur Targa in Baikal & 1971 2002 Pickup in Silver/Surf

"The more you know, the less you need."

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8 minutes ago, 1972_Targa said:

Unsure of exact bore size. Wheel is also set up to handle 4 x 114.5. Center cap is in place in photo...

MB_wheel_back.png

 

Very interesting, Paul!   So drilled for 4 x 114.5 AND 4 x 100.  Do you know offhand what MB model they are targeted at -- I still can't think of an MB model that takes a 14" 4 x 100 rim?  Could the 4 x 100 drilling be intended for an e30?

 

Thanks and regards,

 

Steve

 

1976 2002 Polaris, 2742541 (original owner)

1973 2002tii Inka, 2762757 (not-the-original owner)

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Sorry for the confusion. MB is the manufacturer, made exclusively for Discount Tire/America's Tire. No affiliation with the German car maker. This is an older wheel by the way.

 

http://www.wheelsbymbmotoring.com/gallery.php?category=car

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