Rear wheel swap

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  • snake89
    Forum Newbie
    • Mar 2026
    • 5
    • Memphis, Tn.

    #1

    Rear wheel swap

    Is it possible to swap a 16 inch L wheel onto a 1980 550 E ? Is it a straight swap out before i buy a wheel on Ebay ?
  • salty_monk
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    • Oct 2006
    • 14016
    • London, UK to Redondo Beach, California

    #2
    Should be as long as it’s the same size axle. You might need different spacers or to use the ones from the wheel.
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