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The wheels probably won't fit onto the 300e. From memory the widest you can go at the front is an 8" wide wheel. We had an 8" wide wheel on at 35 and it really wasn't suitable as it just stuck out past the guards at the front.Those series Mercs have a really high offset compared to most later model c and e class. Of course someone is going to chime in next and say roll, bash, flare the gaurds etc Anyway, tyre wise, probably a 225/35 and 255/30 is the correct combination.

yes, that is what I trying to achieve, sorry my wording was incorrect, I will edit the original post now

Hi Rod Welcome to the forum. It is great to have a reputable wheel repairer on here that can offer their knowledge. Slightly off topic, but I heard through the grape vine that you can "add" to the back of a wheel to lower (just for Sam) the offset. Sorry for the highly technical term . Can you shed any more light on this? cheers Johno

^^^^ what he said!

what about these?? (waits for the haters ) Just put them on my own E36. It all reallyy depends on the look you are trying to achieve. A dished wheel always looks smaller than a wheel with the spokes that go right to the end. I had 19's on my old E36 and they were just too big!! Looked awesome but really impractical. This time round I just went to 18's. We have heaps of wheels in stock, 18's start around $1600 for wheel and tyre packages.

I would hate to think of the cost involved in Imagine welding in new pieces and then smoothing straightening, heat treating etc

as SILVERFOX suggested it will almost definitely be locating rings. Make sure you have them sorted our first before you go checking bushes etc.

I can sort of understand why - it ensures that no one can copy the design, and I guess it gives him some sort of competitive advantage. I have no problems with people expressing their opinions at all, in fact i think it should be encouraged. What I do have a problem with is the amount of hearsay that finds it's way onto and is written in this forum that is baseless and/or factually incorrect. It's a bit like me calling you a foul name because someone said you were, even though I have never met you

I just talked to the importer and he does not disclose his spring rates to anybody. Anyway I wasn't getting in to spring rate debates, the point of my original post was really concerning the inordinate amount of posts that have been surfacing on bimmersport recently that are factually baseless and almost bordering on libel.

which is it? The m-sport rate or the M3 rate? Progressive rate springs will feel different to normal springs. I really can't be bothered going into the full technical details about spring rates etc as it will be a very long winded post My main point was really concerning the inordinate amount of posts that have been surfacing on bimmersport recently that are factually baseless and almost bordering on libel.

^^^^ exactly what he said!!

did you see the BIG CHUNKS out of the wheels? maybe they can be fixed but the cost wouldn't be worth it, it would be cheaper to buy new wheels.

Definitely NOT fixable. Redrilling is generally about $10-$20 a hole. It probably can't be done as the wheels are multifit and also have a centrecap. I would say the bolts to hold the centrecap on may prevent them from being redrileld to a larger pcd.

Tested them side by side have you? Why do people continue to make comments like this without having the proof to back them up?

http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....mp;#entry243158 205/55/15 is more the correct size.

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I have those available in 18" and 19"

I can do a better deal pm for details, cheers.

The Bayern wheels are now a discontinued item and no longer available unfortunately. I have similar wheels in stock, both BBS style, staggered fit and M5 wheels as options. Also have plenty of other aftermarket styles in stock. Check out our website if you like, it has plenty of demo photos on it. cheers Johno

M5 bodykits in stock $800 to bimmersport members!!!!! 19" wheels in stock from $999!!

I thought most 2000+ models have the world mode tuner in them??????

BUMP - more sizes added

*waits for 3pedals to chime in here* and completely disagree BTW Bravo, the Sport Maxx are 205/45/17 not 205/40/17.

I haven't directly compared them back to back, but as an educated guess I would say the Sport Maxx will be the better tyre of the two. However you can't go past the Bridgestones at this price!

Which Potenza's?