mrreynol

Hey guys,

I've had the pleasure of purchasing a 2009 C63 about a month ago.

Fantastic car. My previous car was a 2011 Mustang 5.0. There is absolutely no comparison.

Before I ask my question regarding rims/tires... I apologize in advance for the rim/tire question and I have done my due diligence and have searched for hours.

I ran over a pot hole and cracked a rim. I decided to go with some decent quality OEM replicas.

Fronts are:
18x8.5 (I'll have to double check on the ET on the fronts)
Rears are:
18x9.5 44 ET

What tires/sizes will work best with my setup? Not lowered. No intention on going any lower than stock.

I like the Conti DW's. Perhaps 265/35's on the rear. But, opinions are welcome.

The company I bought these from accidentally sent slightly wider rims. Will these fits with the given offset? Will I have to add spacers? Will tires rub?

Thank you.

Eric ATP

Replicas are probably not a great idea unfortunately. The quality varies WIDELY and trying to get any warrantee or a replacement is a pita. Odds of a wheel bending or having issues are very high. This is just from experience and spending time on the forums. Each to their own though.

Front 235 or 245 should be ok with 45 offset which most knock offs are.
Rear at your offset 255 should work fine but 265 is going to be close.

There are lots of ligit wheels out there from reputable mfg if you change your mind on the reps. Also consider just replacing the damaged wheel with factory spec used. Just an opinion but spend a few days reading on the forums as the info is out there.

mrreynol

Great. Thanks for the info.

The wheels are a temporary solution. Still searching for decent wheels/sizes and then will buy some high quality ones.

So, a 9.5 wide with 44 ET will be able to run 255's without rubbing?

kgmuse

yes. you should be able to do 265 on that size.