18 Rims and Tires and vibration

ROCK1965 · 08-20-2007, 09:44 AM

I have a 2001 C240 and I am debating on upgrading my Bordeaux Red car with 18 rim and tires. I saw some on Fleabay I was interested in. I don't want to spend a lot of money so they would be perfect, however a friend of mine says I need to worry about vibration.

Can anyone give some advise to this?

Here are the rims and tires:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=290151981535

Any advise would be great.

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kevblah · 08-20-2007, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ROCK1965

I have a 2001 C240 and I am debating on upgrading my Bordeaux Red car with 18 rim and tires. I saw some on Fleabay I was interested in. I don't want to spend a lot of money so they would be perfect, however a friend of mine says I need to worry about vibration.

Can anyone give some advise to this?

Here are the rims and tires:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=290151981535

Any advise would be great.

i like that style!

ROCK1965 · 08-20-2007, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by kevblah

i like that style!

Do you get any vibrations with your 19's?

kevblah · 08-20-2007, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ROCK1965

Do you get any vibrations with your 19's?

nope, none at all unless the road is crap

advans · 08-20-2007, 10:53 AM

they are not mystyle!

but shouldnt have any vibrations.

ROCK1965 · 08-20-2007, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by advans

they are not mystyle!

but shouldnt have any vibrations.

Thanks for the info. Not your style...cool. From the money standpoint, do you know of any options? Like I said, don't really want to spend more than 1K on it.

bensitto · 08-20-2007, 11:23 AM

That's a pretty good deal for $840. If you plan to upgrade your brakes in the future I would check the clearance. Doesn't look like it'll clear C32 brembo's.

rlee02135 · 08-20-2007, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ROCK1965

I have a 2001 C240 and I am debating on upgrading my Bordeaux Red car with 18 rim and tires. I saw some on Fleabay I was interested in. I don't want to spend a lot of money so they would be perfect, however a friend of mine says I need to worry about vibration.

Can anyone give some advise to this?

Here are the rims and tires:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=290151981535

Any advise would be great.

no need to worry about vibration, they are brand new wheels and tires.

Shake · 08-20-2007, 12:15 PM

wow that looks like a really good deal

Btw, if you do get these, I would really like to know how you like them. I am interested in rims and tires for around 800.

advans · 08-20-2007, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ROCK1965

Thanks for the info. Not your style...cool. From the money standpoint, do you know of any options? Like I said, don't really want to spend more than 1K on it.

1k is a pretty decent amount to spend, like, on classifieds, a guy is selling some TSW bremma-like AMG reps for 300. then you can find a OK set of tires for about another 350 or so. that'll only be 650!

drexappeal · 08-20-2007, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ROCK1965

...however a friend of mine says I need to worry about vibration...

Whoever your friend is, I would stop taking his advice when it comes to cars! Vibration? There are certain components that come into play when talking about "vibration". Common problems resulting in "vibration" would be from wheel spacers (usually generic spacers), alignment, tire/wheel balance, bad bushings.

I would stop listening to your "friend", if your friend doesn't have much experience with this stuff. Either that, or you're just not explaining it like your "friend" had.

KIRA · 08-20-2007, 03:01 PM

forget 18, get 19

exanimas · 08-20-2007, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Brabus_x2

forget 18, get 19

Haha here we go... Get 19's, drop your car, get facelift parts, tint your windows, remove the front plate (if you have one) - the MBworld special.

onecoolloser · 08-20-2007, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by exanimas

Haha here we go... Get 19's, drop your car, get facelift parts, tint your windows, remove the front plate (if you have one) - the MBworld special.

LOL true that.

ROCK1965 · 08-26-2007, 09:26 PM

Well I ordered the wheels! I will post pics after I receive them. Should get them thsis Friday!!

Shake · 08-26-2007, 11:04 PM

cool, i'm looking forward to pics and a review

Shake · 09-06-2007, 06:45 PM

Did they come in yet?

ROCK1965 · 09-10-2007, 05:36 PM

Here is the end result:

ROCK1965 · 09-10-2007, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ROCK1965

Here is the end result:

The rims are decent for the price. The rims along with the tires now give the car a bit of a sporty look. It is a decent upgrade for 840.00 to your door. I did have a little issue because I didn't realize that I would need shorter Lug Nuts so when I first mounted them I used the original and they were hitting the emergency brakes in the back. I them bought 12X1.5 and still too long. I had to buy 12X1 and that worked.

So without breaking my pocket, I am happy.

Shake · 09-10-2007, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ROCK1965

Here is the end result:

That looks pretty good

yeuchau · 09-10-2007, 08:37 PM

840 for a set of new wheels+tires, that's a pretty good deal
but they are not my style

LuxuryC240 · 09-10-2007, 08:55 PM

Nice! That style is pretty cool. I like the red with the tint...its a little different compared to the majority on here....Any other plans in mind??

FrankW · 09-11-2007, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ROCK1965

Here is the end result:

now lower it

ROCK1965 · 09-11-2007, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by LuxuryC240

Nice! That style is pretty cool. I like the red with the tint...its a little different compared to the majority on here....Any other plans in mind??

You wouldn't believe what just happend. I had my daughter move my Lexus IS250 and she hit the side of her Honda Accord backing out. Clip the passenher front fender to the driver back of her car! Plans? yeah fix the bumper! Just yelled at her and I now feel a lil bad!

I really don't have too much plans. Too old and too many expenses right now. Just bought the honda for my daughter and now I have to fix the IS.

The only thing I have done is added an amp and 2 10' woofer in a box in the back. I have the stock radio with a CD Changer in the glove.

I really dont want to mess around with the engine or suspension since I have an extended warranty. It is covered until Oct 2009 or 100k, no deductible. Pretty sweet Ext. Warranty with Mercury. The car is 2001 and has 69K on it and it is a manual 6 speed.

Maybe when I get closer to the end will I start messing around with it.

ROCK1965 · 09-11-2007, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by yeuchau

840 for a set of new wheels+tires, that's a pretty good deal
but they are not my style

Hey is your dual exhaust aftermarket? Sweet look!

08-20-2007, 10:53 AM	#5
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08-20-2007, 11:23 AM	#7
bensitto MBWorld Fanatic! 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 1,169 Drives: 2007 S550 & 08 R350	That's a pretty good deal for $840. If you plan to upgrade your brakes in the future I would check the clearance. Doesn't look like it'll clear C32 brembo's. __________________ 11 R350, AMG Sport Package Iridium Silver, P2 Package, Lighting Package, 20" AMG Wheels, Rear Entertainment, Panoramic Roof, Parktronic, Blind Spot Assist 07 S550, Designo Launch Edition Designo Graphite, S65 facelift & exhaust, AMG Sport pedals, Dynamic Seats, Night Vision 08 R350, AMG Sport Package, SOLD! 01 ML320, Loaded, SOLD! 01 C320, Every Option, SOLD! 85 190E 2.3, SOLD!

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Shake MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mid-west Posts: 5,892 Drives: IS300	wow that looks like a really good deal Btw, if you do get these, I would really like to know how you like them. I am interested in rims and tires for around 800. __________________

08-20-2007, 03:01 PM	#12
KIRA MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Jose, Bay Area Posts: 2,994 Drives: 2002 C230 coupe , NOt THE AVATAR!!	forget 18, get 19 __________________

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Shake MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mid-west Posts: 5,892 Drives: IS300	cool, i'm looking forward to pics and a review __________________

08-26-2007, 09:26 PM	#15
ROCK1965 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 116 Drives: 08 C300	Well I ordered the wheels! I will post pics after I receive them. Should get them thsis Friday!!

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Shake MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mid-west Posts: 5,892 Drives: IS300	Did they come in yet? __________________

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ROCK1965 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 116 Drives: 08 C300	Here is the end result: Attached Thumbnails Last edited by ROCK1965; 09-10-2007 at 05:38 PM.

09-10-2007, 08:37 PM	#21
yeuchau MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: SoCal, Irvine/Eastvale Posts: 2,986 Drives: 2002 C320, 2007 TSX, 2011 RX350	840 for a set of new wheels+tires, that's a pretty good deal but they are not my style __________________ - Michael http://www.mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=194740 Mods: \| F+R Brembo Cross-Drilled Rotors \| Flat Hood Emblem \| Sports Front Bumper \| Rieger Front add on \| Carlsson rear add on \| Custom Y-Pipe Exhaust System with quad tips \| CL Grille \| Clear Foglight \| Painted Side Marker \| 2005 Sports Suspension \| 19 X 8.5 ADR M Classic \| Bi Xenon \| HID Fog \| K&N Filters \| Lorinser Style Trunk & Roof Spoiler

09-10-2007, 08:55 PM	#22
LuxuryC240 Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 974 Drives: 2003 C240	Nice! That style is pretty cool. I like the red with the tint...its a little different compared to the majority on here....Any other plans in mind?? __________________ 2003 C240 25% Tint / 19" Giovanna / S-Tails / Depo Projectors w/ 8000k / Clear Fogs with Silverstars / LED Footwell Lighting / Clear Side Markers / Chrome Door Pins + Surrounds / Puddle Lights / Schatz Shift Knob / Custom Ashtray Delete / Custom White LED Mirror Blinkers Coming Soon: K&N Air Filters

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