On Fri, 25 Feb 2005 14:57:25 -0800, Roger Donahe <deedawg@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I have an opportunity to buy a set of Mercedes rims for my 87 Westy.
> I understand that my stock wheel is offset ET35.  These are ET48.  If
> I understand correctly this means these rims sit 13 mm inboard more
> than stock.  Is that an excessive amount?  Would I need spacers to
> move them outboard?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> -Roger Donahe
>

Roger,

I deal is ET30-ET32. ET48 will hit inside (on 2wd) unless these are 4
inch wide rims!!! You also need to consider width. Remember that each
inch adds 12.5mm on each side. Once you've factored in the cost of
spacers and longers studs or bolts, any savings on the wheels would
have evaporated.

BenT