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18x8.5 ET30 need spacers for the front? If so what size? And what would you recommend tire size with those specs for 05 c320. Eventually I want to buy coil overs for a flush look.
18x8.5 ET30 need spacers for the front? If so what size? And what would you recommend tire size with those specs for 05 c320. Eventually I want to buy coil overs for a flush look.
Ideally, 235/40/18 tires. Although if you really want to you can do 225 up and 245 (or 255) back.
You might need spacers although I'm not really sure... If you're dropping, probably.
Ideally, 235/40/18 tires. Although if you really want to you can do 225 up and 245 (or 255) back.
You might need spacers although I'm not really sure... If you're dropping, probably.
Thanks for replying. Now I feel more confident buying the rims I've always wanted.
imthinking of two wheels I really want but are different paths. maybe you canhelp.
first one is avant garde m240 18x8 18x9... you can get custom offsets 20-45mm.. whatwould you recommend? these just seem a little small to me so I was alsothinking....
varrostoen es8 Work equip replica, 18x9.5 +30,+22 or +12 and 18x10.5 +22 or +15.I would run hubcentric of couse and redrill for 5x112. I wouldn't mind pullingand rolling the fenders a lot if it still looks ok..
whatwould you think would look best in the long run without to much hassle. I knowthe bigger wheels take more work but if the looks outweighs the work needed tobe done im in. but if just trying to make them fit and be streetable is adaunting task id rather not.
Would anyone happen to know if the c280 bumper is a direct fit for the 2003 c240? I'm assuming is it, but wanted to make sure before I purchased the bumper.
I currently have an '03 c240 and wanted to replace it with c280 front bumper. Does this require additional mounts or equipment to install??
Okay, I bought my mom's completely stock 2001 C320 today (only 50k miles). I hated the stock 16" factory rims so I started looking for MB and AMG rims locally. I've searched exhaustively for the answer to this question over the last week but I keep finding conflicting info. The specs of the AMG wheels are:
7.5x18 et30 (225/40R18)
8.5x18 et34 (255/35R18)
I've mounted the wheels and there are no rubbing issues. My concern is related to the increase in scrub radius on the fronts. Is it possible to safely use these wheels on my C320? I briefly drove it with the wheels on and did experience a bit of tramlining as expected as the tires are nearly shot and I'm sure the alignment needs to be adjusted accordingly. Please let me know what you guys think.
Thinking about ordering some Varrstoen ES6's (SSR Professor SP1 Replicas) and I'm quite the wheel fitment noob so I'm hoping y'all could help me out! So I was looking at getting these in a 18x9.5 +22 and 18x10.5 +22 and they do run a 5x114.3 and 71.3 hub. I will be calling and seeing how much more it would cost to get them re-drilled. I will also be running hub centric rings from 66.6 (66.57) to a 71.3 if I do get these wheels. Do you guys recommend me just running 5x112 to 5x114.3 adapters? But at the same time they will be 25mm thick so that would change the offsets to -3, correct? Or is there any way I could just change the bolt pattern to a 5x114.3 without running adapters and redrilling wheels?
Also, if I were to run adapters that were 1in/25mm thick I would be needing more than just rolling the fenders plus a good amount of negative camber, correct? How much poke do you guys think I will be having without any fender mods up front and in the rear? They also offer +35 upfront, but if you know how Professor Sp1's look like, they do have a convex style to them and I'm trying to keep them looking more of the "dished" look.
I'm just trying to gather as much information as I can before I do set my mind on getting these wheels. I do not plan on getting them right away, but this is the wheel set up I might be thinking about running for this upcoming year. Hope y'all can help me out.
Your going to have to roll the fenders definitely. Also its probably best to just redrill and run the hubcentrics. your not going to be able to fit those wheels with adapters. im planning on running very similar specs but 10 inch wheel is real hard to fit let alone 10.5. Phister is the stance man for w203 and he runs 11 in the rear, and its crazy flush. so if you trying to run neg camber, stretched tires, pulled fenders then you would be able to fit them pretty easy.
I myself am going to see how far I can pull the fenders, if its not enough im going to do fender flares, because im not about that stance life.
Your going to have to roll the fenders definitely. Also its probably best to just redrill and run the hubcentrics. your not going to be able to fit those wheels with adapters. im planning on running very similar specs but 10 inch wheel is real hard to fit let alone 10.5. Phister is the stance man for w203 and he runs 11 in the rear, and its crazy flush. so if you trying to run neg camber, stretched tires, pulled fenders then you would be able to fit them pretty easy.
I myself am going to see how far I can pull the fenders, if its not enough im going to do fender flares, because im not about that stance life.
Thanks for the reply! I do plan on having an aggressive set up so I will be running spacers for a flush/poke look, I just didn't want to run adapters that were 25mm thick and have mexi-poke. I do plan on rolling and if I have to pulling/flaring the fenders a bit, I just didn't want to do a crazy pull/flare. I'm all about the fitment scene since I just love a car with a real aggressive look just nothing super wild. But I'll definitely ask how much it would cost to get them redrilled.
They have things called wobble lug bolts that will allow you to not have to drill at all. Basically the cone on the lug bolt floats so that you can tighten the bolt down still but the head part of the lug will float and seat correctly in the wheel.
Oh yeah wobble bolts. Lots of Audi guys use em. Problem is if you have to run spacers you need to buy a whole new longer set. Also it won't fit wheels that need tuner lugs which alor of replica s seem to need
Oh yeah wobble bolts. Lots of Audi guys use em. Problem is if you have to run spacers you need to buy a whole new longer set. Also it won't fit wheels that need tuner lugs which alor of replica s seem to need
They make both acorn and ball seat ones. Also they have lug nut versions too so you can do a stud conversion and call it a day with having to worry about bolts.
They make both acorn and ball seat ones. Also they have lug nut versions too so you can do a stud conversion and call it a day with having to worry about bolts.
Thank you guys for the info! I remember reading a bit of info about these on a VW forum about a week ago and how a bunch of audi guys run em. But yes, I am definitely thinking about doing the stud conversion since I do plan on changing my wheel set ups from time to time. What size stud am I suppose to use and how long do you recommend? Correct me if I'm wrong, but if I remember reading off of maverik259's stud conversion thread, he used a 12x1.5mm stud that were 80mm's long?
And Phister! Mr. Wheel Guru! I was hoping to get your opinion about the specs I was looking at running on Varrstoen ES6's. At first I was looking at getting them in 18x9.5 +25 and 18x10.5 +22, but thinking about it now, I feel like the set up would be a bit way too aggressive. So I'm just thinking of running 18x9.5+30 and 18x9.5 +22. How aggressive do you think the fitment would be and do you think I'll be needing more than just a fender roll? My car doesn't have sport brakes so I'm sure the offset would clear the brakes. Just trying to get as much info before I actually get new wheels for my upcoming summer set up!
Edit* - did some research as I was looking through the thread to see if anyone was running the set up I potentially wanted to run, but found the info I'm sure I need for the stud conversion. Just need some confirmation to reassure myself lol. I was looking at these studs and wanted to know if these are correct to run. They should fit any if not most aftermarket wheels (e.g; Varrstoen Es6's) since by the looks of the shank they are acorn styled, right?
I have a 2006 C230 Sport Sedan with 17x7.5 in front and 17x8.5 in the back (I think i have 225/45 in the front and 245/40 in the rear ). Two of my wheels have a crack after hitting a pothole at high speeds and I have been looking around locally for people selling similar wheels but so far no luck. I found one guy selling his 2009 e350 rims which pretty much look like this
Pretty much 17x8.5 38 mm offset With 235/45zr17 all around.
I'm not much of a car guy but it seems the offset won't be the issue and as for the rear the rear it should be ok (30 mm offset on the stock might be an issue?)but will the 17x8.5 be an issue in the front?
Also do you think getting away from the staggered setup will be an issue for the car? Can I set up a pseudo-staggered with say 235s in the front and 245s in the back if the 17x8.5 work?
I have a 2002 c240 with the stock 16 in wheels and I found some 17inx8 oz ultraleggera wheels with e36 fitment (Falken 615). I know 18" is the biggest wheels for w203 so would this set fit good on my c240?
I have a 2002 c240 with the stock 16 in wheels and I found some 17inx8 oz ultraleggera wheels with e36 fitment (Falken 615). I know 18" is the biggest wheels for w203 so would this set fit good on my c240?
This is my first post on here and I'm looking for some help.. I've never done wheels to a car but I found some that I love and its a lil crazy from reading through this thread. They're the IVT 986 rims which are either staggered or not. They're 19x8.5 all around or 19x8.5/9.5 with ET35. Not sure what it means or if it matters but the hub size is 66.45. I assume the diameter is too large on stock suspension/fenders or if they're too deep but let me know what you have to say. Ah, heres a picture to drool over..
Our cars hub bore is 66.6 so you should be OK you want the right hub bore on wheels to match the cars. As for the offset you should be OK. Just make sure you get the proper length lug bolts
Hey folks, i got the c63 amg wheels 8.5 front 32et and 9.5 35er rear, the only problem is that i had to put a 10mm spacers in front since the wheel is rubbing on the coilover but now the car cant be drived , it wobbles and vibrates feels like the fronts are gonna fall..
You need 15mm spacers front and rear with factory C55 wheels. You also need to buy quality hub-centric spacers like H&R. They have different spacers for the front and rear of the car. I had my car over 100mph on the track many times with their spacers with no problems.
08-06-2014, 02:38 PM
