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Thanks FAneek. I will try the 245/275 on stock height and see how it goes and if there is room left to lower it in the future. I would like to have a wider stance. I'm buying a cheaper tire for now for test fitment.
I spoke to one of n4sm rep and asked them if I can use my stock lugs for forgestar cf10 and he said I need to buy an extended lug nuts? Any comments on this.
i find it to be good practice to get new lugs when buying new wheels unless your getting the exact same size rims with same offset you can keep them but if you go 17 to 18 get new ones 18 to 19 get new ones ect. I mean its 40$ for your safety.
also when i sell my wheels i include the lugs as a bonus make people happy they don't need to buy them. AND new wheels new lugs looks nice i can't imagine having some damaged lugs on new wheels keep it fresh hahahaha
i find it to be good practice to get new lugs when buying new wheels unless your getting the exact same size rims with same offset you can keep them but if you go 17 to 18 get new ones 18 to 19 get new ones ect. I mean its 40$ for your safety.
also when i sell my wheels i include the lugs as a bonus make people happy they don't need to buy them. AND new wheels new lugs looks nice i can't imagine having some damaged lugs on new wheels keep it fresh hahahaha
Hello everyone - I am a new member but I own a C-Class W204 since 2007. It is the Elegance version with the 16inch wheels and for this reason I decided to upgrade to 18inch wheels and give a sportier look to the car now that is getting older!
I am looking at a multispoke set of 18inch wheels with the following dimensions:
Front: 8,0x18 ET45
Rear: 9,5x18 ET45
The front wheels should be fine but I am worried about the rear ones. Will I have any rubbing issues? My car has the stock suspension but I am going to lower it by 15-20mm in the future. Has anyone tried this set up? The rear AMG wheels are 9,0x18 ET54 and this means that these aftermarket wheels will be extending at least 10-15mm on the outer side compared to the AMG ones...
Any advice on other 18inch multispoke wheels with a better offset is welcome.
Thanks FAneek. I will try the 245/275 on stock height and see how it goes and if there is room left to lower it in the future. I would like to have a wider stance. I'm buying a cheaper tire for now for test fitment.
I spoke to one of n4sm rep and asked them if I can use my stock lugs for forgestar cf10 and he said I need to buy an extended lug nuts? Any comments on this.
Hello, i'm running with 245/35/19 front and 285/35/19 rear with stock height and its good ! U can check my post i have post some pictures of my car.
19" TSW Carthage in staggered setup. Tire sizes are F 235/35 and R 265/30. I have had these, and the car, for just over a year now. Still on stock ride height. I don't remember the offset on these.
The only issue I have is that the front right hits the fender when the wheel is turned full lock and on a slight decline/incline.
Hello everyone - I am a new member but I own a C-Class W204 since 2007. It is the Elegance version with the 16inch wheels and for this reason I decided to upgrade to 18inch wheels and give a sportier look to the car now that is getting older!
I am looking at a multispoke set of 18inch wheels with the following dimensions:
Front: 8,0x18 ET45
Rear: 9,5x18 ET45
The front wheels should be fine but I am worried about the rear ones. Will I have any rubbing issues? My car has the stock suspension but I am going to lower it by 15-20mm in the future. Has anyone tried this set up? The rear AMG wheels are 9,0x18 ET54 and this means that these aftermarket wheels will be extending at least 10-15mm on the outer side compared to the AMG ones...
Any advice on other 18inch multispoke wheels with a better offset is welcome.
Many thanks in advance!
18X9.5 ET45 for the rear is fine. I suggest going with 235 or 245 tires
18X9.5 ET45 for the rear is fine. I suggest going with 235 or 245 tires
Thank you for your answer. Most people recommend 255 or 265 for a 9.5 rim (otherwise it may look stretched). Will I have rubbing issues with a 255 tire?
Thank you for your answer. Most people recommend 255 or 265 for a 9.5 rim (otherwise it may look stretched). Will I have rubbing issues with a 255 tire?
I'm running 18x9.5 45 ET with 255/35 tires and no rubbing.
255 is the minimum i suggest. Even at this width, the tire are stretched.
Hello everyone - I am a new member but I own a C-Class W204 since 2007. It is the Elegance version with the 16inch wheels and for this reason I decided to upgrade to 18inch wheels and give a sportier look to the car now that is getting older!
I am looking at a multispoke set of 18inch wheels with the following dimensions:
Front: 8,0x18 ET45
Rear: 9,5x18 ET45
The front wheels should be fine but I am worried about the rear ones. Will I have any rubbing issues? My car has the stock suspension but I am going to lower it by 15-20mm in the future. Has anyone tried this set up? The rear AMG wheels are 9,0x18 ET54 and this means that these aftermarket wheels will be extending at least 10-15mm on the outer side compared to the AMG ones...
Any advice on other 18inch multispoke wheels with a better offset is welcome.
Many thanks in advance!
Will be fine, the only problem could be the rear wheel sticking too out in comparison to the front wheels.
Here is my C200 Classic trim with 18" Carlsson RS. Wheels are 8" wide with 35 mm offset all around. Tyres are Falken's 235/40. Eibach springs installed on otherwise factory suspension. No rubbing, no issues. Still very compliant ride.
I have a 2012 c300 4matic with H&R super sports/5mm pad in the rear. Will this setup work well and not be mexiflush?
Front: 18x8.5 +35 , 225/45
Rear: 18x9.5 +35 , 245/40
I have a 2012 c300 4matic with H&R super sports/5mm pad in the rear. Will this setup work well and not be mexiflush?
Front: 18x8.5 +35 , 225/45
Rear: 18x9.5 +35 , 245/40
Another option is 235/40 front, 255/35 rear.
That rear is definitely mexiflush, 9.5s out back should be +45 or more.
I have a 2012 c300 4matic with H&R super sports/5mm pad in the rear. Will this setup work well and not be mexiflush?
Front: 18x8.5 +35 , 225/45
Rear: 18x9.5 +35 , 245/40
Another option is 235/40 front, 255/35 rear.
H&R super sports on a 4Matic i think thats a first! seems ay to aggressive of a set up post pics of you car in the picture thread I'm sure people would love to see it if its a 4matic with H&R super sports on it.
Boy, what is the ride and handling like? How long would tires driving like that?
I must be a dinosaur because I see wheels tucked like that and I feel like the crabby "get off my lawn" old man. I don't get it, but can appreciate all the work that was done. Everyone is different and if it makes you happy that is all that matters. I really do like everything else about the look other than the way the wheels are.
Thanks man the handling is great. i love my car, it breaks a lot of neck and wins a lot of shows so i enjoy it. i went too little aggressive on the wheels. i will do another set on 18" probably 18x9.5 20/18x10.5 25 little more forgiving on the camber.
my camber now is -5 front/-9 rear i have to custom made a rear camber to achieve the perfect aggressive fitment. I had a alignment done asap and the tires still brand-new no inside wear fo 3k miles. Took a 600mile road trip and it was no issue. i also have custom front swaybar end links. everything on the suspension is custom can't buy it of the shelves parts.Not everybody like this style but i took pride of what i have achieved. because I'm the only one in texas has bagged AWD c300
Last edited by den_d_great; 03-08-2016 at 11:14 AM.
just for clarity sake, i have been reading through these tires forums for last few day, my question is will the amg rims from c63, tires and all fit on my 2010 c300 4matic, they are the 5 spoke newer amg 18's not the split spoke, but painted in the center, replacing the plain 17's they are both staggered to standard specs, my most concern is in the front, the 235/40/18 looks about an 1/4 inch taller than the 225/45/17, while the rears are the same height? also noticed the front tires are taller than the rear by about the same amount, is keeping the diameter the same important on these awd's?
02-09-2016, 10:33 AM
