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1990_q
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I got a 1990 q45 and I wanna put some amg mercedes mono block wheels, but there different, here are the specs.
how off are the wheels...

Sorry the writing is so off


------1990-96 q45-------------------------------2000 mercedes e class(w210)

Bolt Pattern (in): ---5x4.50---------------------------------5x4.41
Bolt Pattern (mm): --- 5x114.3------------------------------5x112
Offset (mm): ---34 to 45------------------------------------32 to 42
Rim Size Range (in): ---15x6.5 to 20x8.0-----------18x8.0 to 20x8.5
Front CB (mm): ---66.1------------------------------------66.6
Rear CB (mm): ---66.1------------------------------------66.6
Stud Size: ---12x1.25-------------------------------12x1.5

these are the wheels...
18x8 and 18x9
$118 a piece

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To run those wheels you'd need adapters and even then I doubt the offset is any where near high enough to make that work.

You may find more help for "off the wall" wheel info in the NICO's VIP sub-forum

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Here is what the adapters look like. I'm not saying these are what you need, but it gives you an idea:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/5X112-an ... ccessories

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So you want to go for this something similar to this look:

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yes, but a lil deep lip.

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I like the AMG wheels. Other people have put wheels on the Q45s from different make cars so it can be done.

Here is one with Lexus SC430 wheels:
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Here is one with BMW wheels:
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Picture is from this thread:bmw-wheels-on-a-g50-t469675.html

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if i put them on, will they work, or will they stick out...

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lino wrote: Here is one with Lexus SC430 wheels:
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I think that even Minister of Doom will like the above Q despite the brand of the wheels. I love the look of the Q no matter how much it pains me to admit it with those Lexus wheels.

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I'm not sure. I don't have the experience to answer that, but check with the VIP forum like Rex suggested and see wat they say.

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you've listed a range of sizes rather than being specific. if you choose to go adapters that's typically another 25mm off the offset. i have no doubt you can fit them but they may require a roll and undersized tires.

another option would be hubcentric rings and pcd variation lug nuts (won't change offset), but i'm sketchy on them due to personal experience.

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BLACKonBLACK98 wrote: another option would be hubcentric rings and pcd variation lug nuts (won't change offset), but i'm sketchy on them due to personal experience.
What happened to you? What did you experience?

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nothing catastrophic. they rode well with no vibration but when i removed them to change wheels some of the washers that allow variation had deformed. also, my studs were seated at a slight angle and needed to be adjusted when i went back to 114.3s. this all could have been my fault (impact vs. torque wrench) or been due to the specific brand used (lakeshore wheel and tire) but either way it left me a little weary. that being said, if the right set of wheels came around i would try them again and just tigthen up on my end (metal hubrings, different brand, torque wrench only, etc.).

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1990_q wrote:if i put them on, will they work, or will they stick out...
We'd need to know the offset's of the wheels, etc, but my first response, would be yes.

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FYI to those commenting about the Lexus SC430 wheels on the black G50. It's not a "bolt on". Though they share the same PCD, the hub diameter on Lexus is smaller. Those wheels are most likely using non(wheel side)hubcentric spacers as the offset on them is pretty high.


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