Mercedes-Benz BR212 E-Class AMG Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide

Vehicle Covered in this Guide 2009-2016 Mercedes W212 & S212 E63 AMG & E63 S AMG

Brake Clearance Information

In the engineering phase of wheel development we 3D scan factory brakes and review 2D aftermarket brake templates in order to optimize our barrel profiles and spoke curvatures. As a result, our wheels offer massive brake clearance so you can run the smallest possible wheel diameter.

All of our current Mercedes offerings require 60* conical seat lug nuts or lug bolts.

Click here for our offered M14x1.5 stud kit with 19mm conical lug nuts.

Due to the nature of the W212's front axle grease cap, a 5mm spacer is required if you want to run the APEX center cap.

Aggressive fitments focused on appearance and concavity

Ideal for the driver who wants to fill out the wheel wells with the widest possible rubber and perfectly flush offsets. Sometimes these fitments are a direct bolt-on, but often times require small spacers, negative camber, or rolled fenders for the sake of dialing in the perfect blend of function and form.

Square Configurations

Recommended for enthusiasts that want to mitigate understeer and rotate tires front & rear for extended life. Square configurations may compromise rear-end grip when compared to staggered configurations.

Wheels

• Front & Rear: 18x9" ET25
• • Available in: VS-5RS
  • 5mm front spacer recommended to keep center cap in place, but not required if no cap is being run

Tires

• APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear 255/40-18
• • Minimum of -2.0° camber recommended all around.
  • 4Matic Compatible
  • Ultra-High Performance Summer: Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 (340TW), Falken Azenis FK510 (300TW), BFGoodrich G-Force Sport Comp-2 (340TW), Sumitomo HTR Z5 (320TW)
  • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport (340TW), Bridgestone S-04 PP (280TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW), Kumho Ecsta PS91 (260TW)
  • Extreme Performance Summer: Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW), Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 (220TW), Yokohama Advan A052 (200TW)
• Wider & Taller Alternative: Front & Rear 265/40-18
• • Minimum of -2.5° camber recommended all around.
  • 4Matic Compatible
  • Ultra-High Performance Summer: Sumitomo HTR Z5 (320TW)
  • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport (340TW), Bridgestone S-04 PP (280TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW), Kumho Ecsta PS91 (260TW)
  • Extreme Performance Summer: Hankook Ventus RS-4 (200TW), Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 R (200TW), Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 (220TW), Yokohama Advan A052 (200TW)
  • R-Compound: Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R (60TW), Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R (100TW), Nitto NT01 (100TW)

Wheels

• Front & Rear: 19x9" ET25 or ET28
• • Available in: VS-5RS, SM-10RS, & SM-10
  • 5mm front spacer recommended to keep center cap in place, but not required if no cap is being run

Tires

• APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear 255/35-19
• • Minimum of -2.0° camber recommended all around.
  • 4Matic Compatible
  • Ultra-High Performance Summer: Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 (340TW), Falken Azenis FK510 (300TW), BFGoodrich G-Force Sport Comp-2 (340TW), Sumitomo HTR Z5 (320TW)
  • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport (340TW), Bridgestone S-04 PP (280TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW), Kumho Ecsta PS91 (260TW)
  • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 R (200TW)
  • R-Compound: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (180TW)
• Wider & Taller Alternative: Front & Rear 265/35-19
• • Minimum of -2.5° camber recommended all around.
  • 4Matic Compatible
  • Ultra-High Performance Summer: Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 (340TW), Falken Azenis FK510 (300TW), Sumitomo HTR Z5 (320TW)
  • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport (340TW), Bridgestone S-04 PP (280TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW), Kumho Ecsta PS91 (260TW)
  • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 R (200TW), Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R (200TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW), Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 (220TW)
  • R-Compound: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (180TW), Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R (60TW), Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R (100TW), Toyo Proxes R888R (100TW), Nankang AR-1 (100TW)

Wheels

• Front & Rear: 19x9.5" ET25
• • Available in: VS-5RS, SM-10RS, & SM-10
  • 5mm front spacer recommended to keep center cap in place, but not required if no cap is being run

Tires

• APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear 255/35-19
• • Minimum of -2.5° camber recommended all around and fender rolling encouraged up front
  • 4Matic Compatible
  • Ultra-High Performance Summer: Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 (340TW), Falken Azenis FK510 (300TW), BFGoodrich G-Force Sport Comp-2 (340TW), Sumitomo HTR Z5 (320TW)
  • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport (340TW), Bridgestone S-04 PP (280TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW), Kumho Ecsta PS91 (260TW)
  • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 R (200TW)
  • R-Compound: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (180TW)
• Wider & Taller Alternative: Front & Rear 265/35-19
• • Minimum of -2.5° camber recommended all around and fender rolling encouraged up front
  • 4Matic Compatible
  • Ultra-High Performance Summer: Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 (340TW), Falken Azenis FK510 (300TW), Sumitomo HTR Z5 (320TW)
  • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport (340TW), Bridgestone S-04 PP (280TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW), Kumho Ecsta PS91 (260TW)
  • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 R (200TW), Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R (200TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW), Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 (220TW)
  • R-Compound: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (180TW), Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R (60TW), Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R (100TW), Toyo Proxes R888R (100TW), Nankang AR-1 (100TW)

Wheels

• Front & Rear: 20x9" ET25
• • Available in: VS-5RS
  • 5mm front spacer recommended to keep center cap in place, but not required if no cap is being run

Tires

• APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear 255/30-20
• • Minimum of -2.0° camber recommended all around.
  • 4Matic Compatible
  • Ultra-High Performance Summer: Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 (340TW), Falken Azenis FK510 (300TW), BFGoodrich G-Force Sport Comp-2 (340TW)
  • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport (340TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW)
  • Extreme Performance Summer: Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 (220TW)
  • R-Compound: Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R (100TW), Toyo Proxes R888R (100TW), Nitto NT01 (100TW)
• Wider & Taller Alternative: Front & Rear: 265/30-20
• • Minimum of -2.5° camber recommended all around.
  • 4Matic Compatible
  • Ultra-High Performance Summer: Falken Azenis FK510 (300TW), Toyo Proxes Sport (240TW)
  • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport 02 (340TW)
  • Extreme Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect (240TW), Yokohama Advan Neova AD09 (200TW)
  • R-Compound: Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R (60TW)

Staggered Configurations

Recommended for enthusiasts that prioritize rear end grip/traction. Wheels and tires cannot be rotated front to rear and large staggers may induce understeer.

Wheels

• Front: 18x9" ET25 // Rear: 18x10” ET38
• • Available in: VS-5RS
  • 5mm front spacer recommended to keep center cap in place, but not required if no cap is being run. 5mm rear spacer recommended for aesthetic purposes.

Tires

• APEX Staff Pick: Front: 255/40-18 // Rear: 285/35-18
• • Minimum of -2.0° camber recommended all around.
  • 4Matic Compatible
  • Ultra-High Performance Summer: General G-Max RS (360TW), Falken Azenis FK510 (300TW), Sumitomo HTR Z5 (320TW), Toyo Proxes Sport (240TW)
  • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2 (360TW), Pirelli P Zero (220TW)
  • Extreme Performance Summer: No options currently available
  • R-Compound: No options currently available

Wheels

• Front: 19x9" ET25 or ET28 // Rear: 19x10” ET38
• • Available in: VS-5RS, SM-10RS, & SM-10
  • 5mm front spacer recommended to keep center cap in place, but not required if no cap is being run. 5mm rear spacer recommended for aesthetic purposes.

Tires

• APEX Staff Pick: Front: 255/35-19 // Rear: 285/30-19
• • Minimum of -2.0° camber recommended all around.
  • 4Matic Compatible
  • Ultra-High Performance Summer: Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 (340TW), Falken Azenis FK510 (300TW), Sumitomo HTR Z5 (320TW), Toyo Proxes Sport (240TW)
  • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport 02 (340TW), Bridgestone Potenza Sport (300TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW), Kumho Ecsta PS91 (260TW), Pirelli P Zero (220TW)
  • Extreme Performance Summer: No options currently available
  • R-Compound: No options currently available

Wheels

• Front: 20x9" ET25 // Rear: 20x10” ET38
• • Available in: VS-5RS
  • 5mm front spacer recommended to keep center cap in place, but not required if no cap is being run. 5mm rear spacer recommended for aesthetic purposes.

Tires

• APEX Staff Pick: Front: 255/30-20 // Rear: 285/25-20
• • Minimum of -2.0° camber recommended all around.
  • 4Matic Compatible
  • Ultra-High Performance Summer: No options currently available
  • Max Performance Summer: Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) (300TW)
  • Extreme Performance Summer: No options currently available
  • R-Compound: No options currently available
• Narrower & Taller Alternative: Front: 245/35-20 // Rear: 285/30-20
• • Minimum of -2.0° camber recommended all around.
  • 4Matic Compatible
  • Ultra-High Performance Summer: Toyo Proxes Sport (240TW), Falken Azenis FK510 (300TW)
  • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport 02 (340TW), Bridgestone Potenza Sport (300TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW), Kumho Ecsta PS91 (260TW), Pirelli P Zero (220TW)
  • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama Advan Neova AD09 (200TW)

Wheels

• Front & Rear: 18x9" ET25
• • Available in: VS-5RS
  • 5mm front spacer recommended to keep center cap in place, but not required if no cap is being run

Tires

• APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 255/40-18
• • Minimum of -2.0° camber recommended all around.
  • 4Matic Compatible
  • Performance Winter: Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4, Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3

Wheels

• Front & Rear: 19x9" ET25 or ET28
• • Available in: VS-5RS & SM-10
  • 5mm front spacer recommended to keep center cap in place, but not required if no cap is being run

Tires

• APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 255/35-19
• • Minimum of -2.0° camber recommended all around.
  • 4Matic Compatible
  • Performance Winter: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3, Vredestein Wintrac Pro

Wheels

• Front & Rear: 20x9" ET25
• • Available in: VS-5RS
  • 5mm front spacer recommended to keep center cap in place, but not required if no cap is being run

Tires

• APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 255/30-20
• • Minimum of -2.0° camber recommended all around.
  • 4Matic Compatible
  • Performance Winter: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3, Pirelli P Zero Winter

Whether you are a casual weekend track warrior that still enjoys your car on the street, or a hard core racer competing for a spot on the podium, negative camber is a vital part of chassis setup that has many benefits. Not only will adding negative camber create more room for wider wheel and tire configurations, it more importantly improves handling, turn-in and tire longevity. Learn more in our blog article, The Positives of Negative Camber.

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