Bought new wheels....but theyre too big!

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Bought new wheels....but theyre too big!; What are my options?
Topic Started: Fri Jul 10, 2009 10:20 am (450 Views)
ks652	Fri Jul 10, 2009 10:20 am Post #1
Member Posts: 137 Group: Members Member #4,275 Joined: June 13, 2009	hey lads Was delighted when my package arrived with my new 18" AMG monoblock reps on monday. Had to wait until today to fit them to my 85 2.3 16V Bad news this morning when they went on Tried only one on the front right... Dropped the jack and the wheel really swallowed in the arch I must say! Then looked more closely....the tyre (which is a 225/40 18) was alomost touching the front bumper at the front and at the rear by the wing pod/moulding it would touch the plastic when the wheel was turned. Now I took this wheel straight off as I had to start work but il try them all again tomorrow. It looks spectacular but theres no way it would be driveable as it is. What are my options? Return the wheels? (hopefully they will take them back as they didnt fit) Get 17's (want 18's though!!) Flare arches and trim plactics? All input and advice apperecated. Kieran



Andre F	Fri Jul 10, 2009 10:42 am Post #2
Member Posts: 230 Group: Members Member #2,074 Joined: December 29, 2007	18's will fit, you just need 225/35-18 instead. The front bumper can be adjusted. I put almost 10 mm's of washers behind the bolt supporting the fender and bumper, pushing them both 10 mm away from the wheel. And moved the front bumper a bit forward...



CrysAk	Fri Jul 10, 2009 10:54 am Post #3
Moar Bass! Posts: 5,335 Group: Members Member #456 Joined: August 14, 2006	225-35 18s m8 even with those your going to get rubbing when cornering or if your a fat bugger really recommened 17s though, ive had 18s on my last 190 and it isnt comfy



ks652	Fri Jul 10, 2009 1:36 pm Post #4
Member Posts: 137 Group: Members Member #4,275 Joined: June 13, 2009	Ok I just spoke to the suppliers of the package. They said send them back and fit 215/35 r18 to them instead....you reckon my problems will be solved??



CrysAk	Fri Jul 10, 2009 1:52 pm Post #5
Moar Bass! Posts: 5,335 Group: Members Member #456 Joined: August 14, 2006	lowered 16vs are usualy lower than lwoered 8vs (atleast mine is by quite a bit!) and i had some minor issues with my 18s on the 8v. you MAY need to shave away a little of the front bumper and you will 100% need to roll/flare the rear arches i rolled/flared all 4 of my arches for 17s and they fit perfect, very very close but no rubbing as of yet .... basically.. yes they will fit with some work, if you jsut wanna throw em on and hope.. i dont think its gonna happen



ks652	Fri Jul 10, 2009 2:04 pm Post #6
Member Posts: 137 Group: Members Member #4,275 Joined: June 13, 2009	Il start by throwing them on ad hope so ha! How will rolling and flaring the arches work wiith the arch mouldings on the cosworth kit?



CrysAk	Fri Jul 10, 2009 2:27 pm Post #7
Moar Bass! Posts: 5,335 Group: Members Member #456 Joined: August 14, 2006	ks652 Fri Jul 10, 2009 2:04 pm Il start by throwing them on ad hope so ha! How will rolling and flaring the arches work wiith the arch mouldings on the cosworth kit? if due to some miracle your arches arnt rusted, it shouldnt be a problem



ks652	Fri Jul 10, 2009 2:35 pm Post #8
Member Posts: 137 Group: Members Member #4,275 Joined: June 13, 2009	fingers crossed so....tbh I dont think they are!! Il let you go how I go! Cheers



toff190	Fri Jul 10, 2009 2:39 pm Post #9
190 Mob Member and a Wise Guy. Posts: 3,804 Group: Members Member #2,544 Joined: April 18, 2008	215/35/18 is whats on mine with no issues whatsoever.



ks652	Fri Jul 10, 2009 2:50 pm Post #10
Member Posts: 137 Group: Members Member #4,275 Joined: June 13, 2009	Cheers for that toff190. Going to cost me �70 to return them and get the back (�70 all in!) so its worth a try cos they look savage under the car!!



jeremy	Fri Jul 10, 2009 3:42 pm Post #11
Member Posts: 7,782 Group: Members Member #2,018 Joined: December 9, 2007 Colour / Year / Engine Smoke Silver 1989 2,5-16V Anthracite 1991 3.6	I have got an arch roller device at the moment . Jeremy



ks652	Fri Jul 10, 2009 3:48 pm Post #12
Member Posts: 137 Group: Members Member #4,275 Joined: June 13, 2009	if you want to come to Limerick for a few beers bring it with you!



bri957	Fri Jul 10, 2009 4:52 pm Post #13
Member Posts: 1,468 Group: Members Member #1,134 Joined: April 2, 2007	jeremy Fri Jul 10, 2009 3:42 pm I have got an arch roller device at the moment . Jeremy Jeremy I might pop over and have a go with the roller at some point if thats ok. Cheers Bri



rhysmangatmotorsport	Fri Jul 10, 2009 8:40 pm Post #14
Mangatmotorsport Posts: 2,049 Group: Members Member #2,941 Joined: July 9, 2008	you want 215/35/18 and no rubs, mine has a 60mm drop as well. sell your 225/40 on ebay.... Edited by rhysmangatmotorsport, Fri Jul 10, 2009 8:43 pm.



Andre F	Sat Jul 11, 2009 9:55 am Post #15
Member Posts: 230 Group: Members Member #2,074 Joined: December 29, 2007	I had no problems with my old 225/35-18's. Mine was on sportline springs with the lowest pads and 1� ring cut off. It was pretty low... 215/35-18 should be no problem then. And you will get much more feel of the road



ks652	Sat Jul 11, 2009 11:09 am Post #16
Member Posts: 137 Group: Members Member #4,275 Joined: June 13, 2009	Feeling heaps more confident now thanks to yer relpies....just wished id asked before I ordered them now haha Cheers lads



Stempies	Sat Jul 11, 2009 2:28 pm Post #17
Hot Lips Posts: 3,840 Group: Members Member #2,380 Joined: March 6, 2008 Colour / Year / Engine 623 Cream / 1983 'A' / W126 280SE	ks652 Sat Jul 11, 2009 11:09 am ....just wished id asked before I ordered them now haha But then you'd be thinking "maybe i should have gone with 40's instead" (when your fillings start shaking loose!! ) Good luck!



RobertE	Mon Jul 13, 2009 2:27 pm Post #18
Serial victim... Posts: 7,554 Group: Members Member #1,403 Joined: June 13, 2007	Stempies Sat Jul 11, 2009 2:28 pm ks652 Sat Jul 11, 2009 11:09 am ....just wished id asked before I ordered them now haha Yes, I think that was a tad precipitate. Can you swap them ? I fear that if you roll the arches (which is not difficult, I imagine) you would devalue the car. I think that Cosworth forged wheels with nice fat tyres are a bargain option, as are Evo 1s, which are not expensive.



ks652	Thu Jul 16, 2009 8:05 pm Post #19
Member Posts: 137 Group: Members Member #4,275 Joined: June 13, 2009	Those whose said change the tyres to 215/35 18 are the biggest legends ever!! have them on, fit so much better. Cheers for all the advice. Car looks mint with them on!



kentronix	Thu Jul 16, 2009 8:19 pm Post #20
Admin Posts: 18,008 Group: Admin Member #147 Joined: January 20, 2006 Colour / Year / Engine Black / 1989 / 3.0 6cyl auto	jeremy Fri Jul 10, 2009 3:42 pm I have got an arch roller device at the moment . Jeremy really ? do you mean a wooden rolling pin or a proper bolt on roller ?



jeremy	Thu Jul 16, 2009 8:29 pm Post #21
Member Posts: 7,782 Group: Members Member #2,018 Joined: December 9, 2007 Colour / Year / Engine Smoke Silver 1989 2,5-16V Anthracite 1991 3.6	kentronix Thu Jul 16, 2009 8:19 pm jeremy Fri Jul 10, 2009 3:42 pm I have got an arch roller device at the moment . Jeremy really ? do you mean a wooden rolling pin or a proper bolt on roller ? A proper job ! v expensive & v pro , brand new . Jeremy Edited by jeremy, Thu Jul 16, 2009 8:30 pm.



marcus.hopkins	Thu Jul 16, 2009 8:32 pm Post #22
Administrator Posts: 2,608 Group: Admin Member #76 Joined: November 23, 2005	A friend of a friend manufactures and wholesales arch rollers, i borrowed one to roll the arches on my mercedes vito. It was bloody fantastic, made the job soooooo easy.



blankcanvas	Sat Sep 12, 2009 1:27 pm Post #23
Member Posts: 122 Group: Members Member #4,514 Joined: August 14, 2009	marcus , have you a website link for the roller? ta dan



dan_189	Sun Sep 13, 2009 5:49 am Post #24
Member Posts: 167 Group: Members Member #2,507 Joined: April 10, 2008	I just did a write up on one way of fixing this... feeling very unappreciated!! haha: http://s14.zetaboards.com/mercedes_190_club/topic/6584972/1/#new



maggot	Sun Sep 13, 2009 6:49 am Post #25
Member Posts: 482 Group: Members Member #609 Joined: October 21, 2006	jeremy Fri Jul 10, 2009 3:42 pm I have got an arch roller device at the moment . Jeremy Will you be lending it out ?



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