20" Wheels & Tires
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20" Wheels & Tires
I just purchased a C250 the last weekend. My car came with 18" AMG wheels and Pirelli tires but I want to put 20" wheels and tires on it. Can anyone tell me what size tires will fit I've looked on the Tire Rack website and 20's are not mentioned.
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For 20's your optimal fitments are:
235/30R20 on 20x8.5 Fronts
275/25R20 on 20x10 Rears
19" is optimal for biggest tire, but if you don't mind the 25/30 profile ride quality, then to each his own.
235/30R20 on 20x8.5 Fronts
275/25R20 on 20x10 Rears
19" is optimal for biggest tire, but if you don't mind the 25/30 profile ride quality, then to each his own.
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I'm picking up my custom 19's tomorrow and just ordered my tires:
ForgeStar F14 19x8.5 Front + 19x10 Rear
Wrapped in Nitto INVO 235/35R19 Front + 265/30R19 Rear
Ordered KW V1's, will have them on soon.
btw if you put on the 20s, let's see some pix!
ForgeStar F14 19x8.5 Front + 19x10 Rear
Wrapped in Nitto INVO 235/35R19 Front + 265/30R19 Rear
Ordered KW V1's, will have them on soon.
btw if you put on the 20s, let's see some pix!
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Just curious why did you go with non-staggered? No rubbing issues in the front with 255 width? You're running very wide in the front and a bit narrow for that, and on top of that, your overall diameter is very much outside recommended limits. Stock overall diameter for rear 245/40/17 is ~24.69" whereas 255/30/20 is ~26.19", so your speedo will be way off. But it looks great! Love the wheels.
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+1, these rims are huge for this car. Besides it must be slower car that 17/18 inch since heavier rotation weight. It is also additional duty on brakes and they might be not as efficient as they suppose to be and pads will go away quiker.
19 inch is max for this car!
BTW I like bumper lip and I would buy same ....
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It now needs larger brakes Tiger... those look dinky inside those 20" wheels... come on man... you know that! 
Try these.... I just put a set on my car.
Try these.... I just put a set on my car.
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You talking to me?
Didn't I just say "I put a set on my car"?... or are you saying that since his stock OEM brakes now "look" dinky in those wheels, that that would urge someone to "make a decision" to buy different brakes? Yes... cars are fashion statements... it all about looks, unless you race of course, like I do.... then it's about both!
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You talking to me?
Didn't I say "I just put a set on my car"?... or are you saying that since his stock OEM brakes now "look" dinky in those wheels, that that would urge someone to "make a decision" to buy different brakes? Yes... cars are fashion statements... it all about looks, unless you race of course, like I do.... then it's about both!Interesting, do you think driving around would be safe if MB or your Nissan would install brakes based on "look and fashion" but not on technical requirements and mechanical calculations? Brakes are normally for braking ...
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That's me, 4th from the left...
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Your post is based on the assumption that most people buy cars and accessories based on their looks, and that would be correct. You're assumption that I buy cars and accessories based only on their looks is incorrect. In fact, my team was instrumental in the development of this caliper. Please read my post again... that when you race, it's about both, looks and performance.
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Wow... are you ok? There's no fight here... I don't get technical on a C-Coupe forum, unless it's the C-6.3 AMG BE Coupe. If you should know, (as if it matters) my first race was at Lime Rock back in the 1972 Corvette series.
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Okay... we all get it now...
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Sure, I forget that you are making decision here who will stay or who will go.
Happy Hanukkah!
BTW, Maybe you will like another Nissan pretty hand build in your garage?
I could see same lines as in your gtr ....
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