tires and wheels Offset question ET39...

[1972_Targa]

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...

[jrkoupe]

most likely no.....u will be too "inboard"...but u can consider the use of a spacer if u r dead set on them

[arminyack]

Aren't the E30 steelies around  ET38? 

[tzei]

12 minutes ago, arminyack said:

Aren't the E30 steelies around  ET38? 

They are ET35

[1972_Targa]

What mm thickness spacer might be required here? Thanks...

[jrkoupe]

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

[Conserv]

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

 

Edited July 7, 2016 by Conserv

[1972_Targa]

Thanks. Positive they are 4x100...

[laundromatt]

you actually may not _need_ spacers.  would be tight, though.  

 

separate question - is it the right bore size?

Edited July 7, 2016 by laundromatt

[1972_Targa]

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

[Conserv]

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...

 

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

 

[1972_Targa]

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

[jrkoupe]

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[Conserv]

3 minutes ago, jrkoupe said:

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+1

 

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Regards,

 

Steve

 

[theNomad]

spacers and done.