W204 compatible alloys - is offset critical?

[portal_96]

I'm looking to buy a set of winter tyres and cheap wheels. MB quoted me 1400 for a set of 17 inch with dunlops but i wanted to shop about. I've found many sets online that say they fit the car perfectly but most are a 7.5jx17 45 ET, i note the manual recommends an offset of ET47. What would be the consequences of fitting such a wheel? The wheel supplier tells me there is no impact, but naturally i want to check he isn't pulling a fast one on me. Thanks

 

[Deleted member 37751]

45 to 47ET is 2mm difference, so will be fine.

 

[sixpot]

I run a 9.5j rear wheel with an ET35 offset, and on the front a 8.5j with ET35 offset, so I wouldn't worry too much!

 

[Chrishazle]

Ask them for a price for 16's rather than 17's - with 205 profile tyres. I run my S204 on 16's year round, OK it's a bit soft and wallowy at times, but smaller rims and narrower tyres are better in wet and snow - and the 16's for my s203 were £800 from MB, where 17's were over £1k.

 

[portal_96]

Thanks guys.

 

[Chrishazle]

Have you seen this thread..
http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/clas...44-genuine-merc-winter-17-wheel-tyre-set.html