andrew e coupe

the best offset i can find in these wheels is a 45mm front and rear... almost makes me want to by a set in 19" in a replica wheel and have the professionally machined down to a 50mm... thoughts?

i really like the end result of these wheels on a c coupe... retaining the oem clean look but with a subtle upgrade.

Blinks

I dont get what you mean by machined dow to 50mm? Do you want a more aggressive set up, then your going backwards then. Sorry im confused.

I do have to admit the S63 rims do suit the car very much.

Are there pics of the car with them rims at ride height???

itsLoonie

He means machine down the back of the wheel hub which increases the offset UP. He doesn't want to go more aggressive than it already it is for him.

Unlike most of the people on the forum, I am a fan of slammed cars. I think this looks nice. Even though I am still not a fan of the face lifted C-Class or coupe.

Getting mine set up installed by StanceLab as well except I have a pre-face lifted sedan. Can't wait for it to come in!

andrew e coupe

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Originally Posted by itsLoonie

He means machine down the back of the wheel hub which increases the offset UP.

~ yep... thanks for the advanced reply.

if you look closely at the pic below the rims edge is extended past the tires side wall ...
(the rim is hanging off/outside the tires edge)... this is because the offset is incorrect.

a 50mm offset on the rear rim keeps the rim inside/aligned with the wheel well and can have the tire fit correctly with the appropriate sidewall.

ricecooker713

The offset is pretty proper for this car. The only/main reason I stretched the rear tires is to achieve this look. If I didn't want to slam my car, it would be unnecessary to stretch the tires. The wheel and tire will never reach that high into the wheel well.

If you run +50 offset on a 9.5 wheel in the rear, you will have good fitment but can also run +45 and not have an issue as well

ricecooker713

I just heard about this the other day. Can't wait to check out your car. Are you keeping the same wheels?

ricecooker713

Thank you. Yes, the diffuser fits a C250 coupe and sedan. You will just have an empty exhaust hole on the passenger side

ricecooker713

Something special... just got to wait until SEMA

itsLoonie

Yes, I will be keeping the wheels for now. Rears are a little more aggressive than most members here except for the front.

F: 18x9 +40 (5MM spacers) 215/40
R: 18x10 +32 (Reverse mounted with 3MM spacers) 225/40

ricecooker713

Wow, got a picture of the rear fitment?

itsLoonie

Some pictures from about 2-3 months ago. I may have went a little too aggressive though. Ran into a mishap when my brother borrowed my car and ran into a big pothole. Rear driver side fender lip got mangled a little.









Sorry for hijacking the thread. I know this is about the coupe and all

ricecooker713

Wow, nice set up. Its going to sit pretty flush when all done. No worries, not hi jacking the thread. Awesome gold hardware

Blinks

There is no correct or incorrect offset, its what you are willing to make fit ahhaha thats how i see it! If you want to play it safe go with a +50 or even a +55 and youll be fine.

Im just so accustome to people going the other way.. machining down to get a more aggressive set up not the other way around. Each to their own I guess, but why dont you just start off with a wheel that has a +55 offset already, plenty out there rather then going to the trouble of machining down???

I think its pretty evident that his going for a stretched tyre look, not so much "incorrect" offset lol

Blinks

Thats what im talkin about! Nice aggressive set up! Exactly what im looking for! How much work did you have to get done to get them to fit and how is the ride quality?? Feel free to PM.

From what i can see, you've stetched the tyres, dialed in the camber and i assumed you rolled and lipped the fenders. Anything else?

ricecooker713

One awesome thing about the Airrex wireless air management is the remote. It is charged through a USB cable and comes with an A/C to USB adapter, but luckily for us, we have an USB port in our center console. Nice compartment to safety hide and charge the remote



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Normal driving height without rubbing

Blinks

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Normal driving height without rubbing

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Nice height.. No rubbing at all? even on full lock?

Where did you get the wheels from and are they 8.5 front and 9.5 rears with ET43?

ricecooker713

No rubbing at all, fast turns, u-turns, nothing. These are stock S63 wheels

Blinks

Do you mind me asking where you go the S63 rims from and price? Feel free to PM if you wish.

itsLoonie

Looks good with 20s. Wonder how low mine will be with 18s

Initially I was going to get the whole AirRex package (suspension and management) but after seeing Accuair, I knew that was the system I was going to run.

VIPCHOI

i look at this thread once a day...inspiration
big ballin $$$, i want bagggggss

Cleanbenz

Just decided I'm going the Airrex bag/strut with Accuair V2 management. The pics above just sold me on it! Looks fantastic!

itsLoonie

Welcome to the club

Have my AirRex and Accuair e-level setup sitting in the boxes still. Appointment isn't until next month. Sure we will both love our setups

wnunez89

god i wanna bag my new coupe so bad now!!! -_-

Cleanbenz

I probably won't get mine until this winter when I park the car, gonna need to save up a bit.

itsLoonie

Ah I see. Yea it does hurt the bank a bit. All good though, I will love the outcome. Will post pics when I get them on.