19" tire size

xmatty89 · 07-11-2011, 02:25 PM

Im going to be picking up Mandrus wilhelm wheels in 19" black for my w208/AMG in a couple weeks and was wondering about tire sizes. I'm going 8.5 with +ET32 in the front and 9.5 with +ET35 in the back. does anyone have any recommendations? Do the offsets sound good as well?

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Jaki · 07-11-2011, 03:12 PM

I have a similar set up and I'm running 245/35 up front and 265/30 in the back.

xmatty89 · 07-11-2011, 11:13 PM

I also plan to lower my car with the 19"s. but not to much, I want it to look good and not have to worry about every little bump.

CLK55AMGW208 · 07-11-2011, 11:17 PM

from what i heard that 245/35/19 wont work with the front. 235 will. correct me if i am wrong

xmatty89 · 07-11-2011, 11:22 PM

I was just reading around and i believe that is correct. is 35 for the front and 30 in the back the highest i can go? the fenders on the w2-08/amg are rolled quite a bit so it could possibly fit, if anyone could confirm.

CLK55AMGW208 · 07-11-2011, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by xmatty89

I was just reading around and i believe that is correct. is 35 for the front and 30 in the back the highest i can go?

i think 235/35/19 and 265/30/19 is the best size and closest to OEM size so ur MPH reading wont be far off. BTW where in CA u located?

xmatty89 · 07-11-2011, 11:30 PM

North of San Francisco about 45 mins in Petaluma. are you from CA?

CLK55AMGW208 · 07-11-2011, 11:32 PM

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North of San Francisco about 45 mins in Petaluma. are you from CA?

ya i am in LA areas. jsut got a set of 19 BRABUS monblock V wheels. looking for a set of right size tires for it like you

xmatty89 · 07-11-2011, 11:35 PM

Oh nice, i have family down there in Redondo, what part are you from? I wanted to get BRABUS VI but they were so expensive I just couldn't. how much did you pick them up for?
are you looking at the same size tires?

CLK55AMGW208 · 07-11-2011, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by xmatty89

Oh nice, i have family down there in Redondo, what part are you from? I wanted to get BRABUS VI but they were so expensive I just couldn't. how much did you pick them up for?
are you looking at the same size tires?

i am in Yorba Linda area. I got a used set of V for around $600 but the lip and wheel need to be refinished so I sended in for powder coat and re polish lips on all 4 wheels for about 400 so technically i spend 1k on the wheels. ya i am lookig same size tires. 235/35/19 and 265/30/19

CLK55AMGW208 · 07-11-2011, 11:42 PM

u can get a monoblock VI replica for quite cheap but i dunno if u want to put fake stuffs on the benz tho. i think most people cant tell the difference. lol

xmatty89 · 07-11-2011, 11:42 PM

do you like the mandrus wilhelm wheels at all? Local dealer has them for 960 shipped but ebay just for pics.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=43953

Yea i dont think they can tell the difference, the wheels i am putting on are already cast so it doesnt matter. where can i pic up the replicas?

CLK55AMGW208 · 07-11-2011, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by xmatty89

do you like the mandrus wilhelm wheels at all? Local dealer has them for 960 shipped but ebay just for pics.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=43953

Yea i dont think they can tell the difference, the wheels i am putting on are already cast so it doesnt matter. where can i pic up the replicas?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/19-ch...item5199e7eb79

ebay. u can find those replicas.

grane · 07-11-2011, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by xmatty89

Im going to be picking up Mandrus wilhelm wheels in 19" black for my w208/AMG in a couple weeks and was wondering about tire sizes. I'm going 8.5 with +ET32 in the front and 9.5 with +ET35 in the back. does anyone have any recommendations? Do the offsets sound good as well?

Offsets might be dodgy.Check your OM.

Mandrus wheels do not fit AMGs, as a rule, no matter what the rep says. they fit stock MBs fine.

"if the wheels do not fit, they ain't worth s..."

Sorry bud.

CLK55AMGW208 · 07-11-2011, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by grane

Offsets might be dodgy.Check your OM.

Mandrus wheels do not fit AMGs, as a rule, no matter what the rep says. they fit stock MBs fine.

"if the wheels do not fit, they ain't worth s..."

Sorry bud.

i think the rear should fit fine. the front not sure. i have +35 all around and was told need 5mm space front.

xmatty89 · 07-11-2011, 11:50 PM

i dont think the OM has offset for 19"
if you put a 5mm spacer in front that would make ur et +30 so 32 should fit then?
Can anyone confirm the proper offset for amg with 19x8.5 front

xmatty89 · 07-11-2011, 11:56 PM

Mantis?
Iv seen those wheels before CLK55AMGW208 I just cant find them in black.

grane · 07-12-2011, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by xmatty89

Mantis?
Iv seen those wheels before CLK55AMGW208 I just cant find them in black.

If you are running AMGs now maybe just upgrade your rubber. The car will handle better and you won't have to fool around with guesswork. IMO.

xmatty89 · 07-12-2011, 11:58 PM

so i found this wheels just a few minutes ago. what do you guys think? good quality?
http://www.formymercedes.com/mb_resu...ategory=Wheels

503C43 ////AMG · 07-13-2011, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by grane

Offsets might be dodgy.Check your OM.

Mandrus wheels do not fit AMGs, as a rule, no matter what the rep says. they fit stock MBs fine.

"if the wheels do not fit, they ain't worth s..."

Sorry bud.

I beg to differ...

Running 19" Staggered Mandrus Milleniums with the same offsets the OP posted on my AMG without any modifications (cutting, grinding, rolling fenders, spacers, etc...). Have 235/35/19 front and 265/30/19 rear, no rubbing and I am lowered.

The W208 chassis is derived from the facelift W202 chassis so I am guessing that the OP's choice of rims should fit just fine.

xmatty89 · 07-13-2011, 09:46 PM

Do you have any experience or input about the wheels i posted before your post from formymercedes?

503C43 ////AMG · 07-14-2011, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by xmatty89

Do you have any experience or input about the wheels i posted before your post from formymercedes?

The wheels you posted from formymercedes weigh a TON and will negatively affect your acceleration and handling. I am unsure about the weight of your stock rims vs the Mandrus rims you originally posted but the 19" Mandrus Milleniums were lighter than my stock AMG monoblocks,

xmatty89 · 07-14-2011, 09:49 AM

Can Anyone else confirm that 32lbs front and 34lbs rear is heavier then stock? I cant seem to find any wheels weights.

07-11-2011, 03:12 PM	#2
Jaki Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2006 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 621 Drives: Nissan 350z TwinTurbo + CLK55 AMG + Audi A4 2.0T	I have a similar set up and I'm running 245/35 up front and 265/30 in the back. __________________ SOLD 2003 Mercedes CLK55 AMG

07-11-2011, 11:22 PM	#5
xmatty89 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CA Posts: 116 Drives: 2001 CLK55 AMG	I was just reading around and i believe that is correct. is 35 for the front and 30 in the back the highest i can go? the fenders on the w2-08/amg are rolled quite a bit so it could possibly fit, if anyone could confirm. Last edited by xmatty89; 07-11-2011 at 11:27 PM.

07-11-2011, 11:50 PM	#16
xmatty89 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CA Posts: 116 Drives: 2001 CLK55 AMG	i dont think the OM has offset for 19" if you put a 5mm spacer in front that would make ur et +30 so 32 should fit then? Can anyone confirm the proper offset for amg with 19x8.5 front Last edited by xmatty89; 07-11-2011 at 11:52 PM.

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07-11-2011, 11:13 PM	#3
xmatty89 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CA Posts: 116 Drives: 2001 CLK55 AMG	I also plan to lower my car with the 19"s. but not to much, I want it to look good and not have to worry about every little bump.

07-11-2011, 11:17 PM	#4
CLK55AMGW208 Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 64 Drives: CLK 55 AMG W208	from what i heard that 245/35/19 wont work with the front. 235 will. correct me if i am wrong

07-11-2011, 11:30 PM	#7
xmatty89 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CA Posts: 116 Drives: 2001 CLK55 AMG	North of San Francisco about 45 mins in Petaluma. are you from CA?

07-11-2011, 11:35 PM	#9
xmatty89 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CA Posts: 116 Drives: 2001 CLK55 AMG	Oh nice, i have family down there in Redondo, what part are you from? I wanted to get BRABUS VI but they were so expensive I just couldn't. how much did you pick them up for? are you looking at the same size tires?

07-11-2011, 11:42 PM	#11
CLK55AMGW208 Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 64 Drives: CLK 55 AMG W208	u can get a monoblock VI replica for quite cheap but i dunno if u want to put fake stuffs on the benz tho. i think most people cant tell the difference. lol

07-11-2011, 11:56 PM	#17
xmatty89 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CA Posts: 116 Drives: 2001 CLK55 AMG	Mantis? Iv seen those wheels before CLK55AMGW208 I just cant find them in black.

07-12-2011, 11:58 PM	#19
xmatty89 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CA Posts: 116 Drives: 2001 CLK55 AMG	so i found this wheels just a few minutes ago. what do you guys think? good quality? http://www.formymercedes.com/mb_resu...ategory=Wheels

07-13-2011, 09:46 PM	#21
xmatty89 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CA Posts: 116 Drives: 2001 CLK55 AMG	Do you have any experience or input about the wheels i posted before your post from formymercedes?

07-14-2011, 09:49 AM	#23
xmatty89 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CA Posts: 116 Drives: 2001 CLK55 AMG	Can Anyone else confirm that 32lbs front and 34lbs rear is heavier then stock? I cant seem to find any wheels weights.

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