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After driving the car for a month I couldn't resist lowering the car. I didn't like the wheel gap from the beginning.
I chose the H&R springs. Now that the car is lowered I regret I didn't go for a coilover. I think the wheelgap is still to big.
I just ordered new wheels. I have been looking on and off for months. My last car had a offset of (ET) 45. I had a hard time finding affordable rims for the C200. A set of Vorsteiners would be 4000 Euro's. And than there was the wheel offset issue.
After calculating the offset and tiresize on 101 tires (http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Wheel-Offset-Calculator) I knew what I was looking for:
8.5J ET 45 and 9.5J ET 50. This will extend the front and rear with an extra 12mm.
I really had a hard time finding rims with these size and than there was the problem regaring the looks. I'm not blown away by my choise but i think it is better than stock. I just ordered:
GMP Dedicated STELLAR
The come in 8.5J ET 45 and 9.5J ET 50 with
225/35ZR20 (90Y) VREDESTEIN ultrac vorti xl
265/30ZR20 (93Y) VREDESTEIN ultrac vorti xl
Now I need to have patience for the rims to arrive (will take 2 weeks). Will be updated.
After pictures:
Last edited by Verlengsnoer; 10-24-2017 at 02:10 PM.
OMG, are you kidding us? Those wheels are GORGEOUS!
Don't know about GORGEOUS but the look OEM. I have been looking for deep concave rims and a more aggressive look. There are a lot of ebay sellers that sell 'compatible' staggered rims. I have doubts because in front it will extend an extra 15mm (8.5J ET 42) and in the rear an extra 20mm (9.5J ET 40).
Originally Posted by raihak
Also let us know what tire choices you made.
I chose the Vredestein ultrac vorti xl.
225/35ZR20 (90Y) VREDESTEIN ultrac vorti xl
265/30ZR20 (93Y) VREDESTEIN ultrac vorti xl
Originally Posted by raihak
I'm gonna wait until summer next year possibly to get the rear wheels pushed out with spacers, not sure if I should go with 12 or 15.
Mine will extend a extra 12mm. I let you know whats better
Originally Posted by raihak
PS. are your rear windows tinted but not the fronts? If that's so why did you opt not to tint the fronts? Also is that 35% tint?
The rear windows are tinted (35%). In the Netherlands we are not allowed to tint the fronts.
That final look is incredible! Great job and congratulations! I might very well copy your look!
I dont quite understand "it rubs a little bit when I take a corner in high speed. They couldn't find a screwdriver that was tiny enough, still needs to fixed. " Is that for the front or rear?
Can you share a close up of the wheel during daylight?
PS> What are you planning to do for the winter? Revert to Stock rims and tires?
I dont quite understand "it rubs a little bit when I take a corner in high speed. They couldn't find a screwdriver that was tiny enough, still needs to fixed. " Is that for the front or rear?
In a high speed corner, and even when taking a speedbump to fast you hear the mudguard and rear tires touch. The mudguard is attached with really small torx
Originally Posted by raihak
Can you share a close up of the wheel during daylight?
Will do after cleaning the rims and treating them with wheelwax
Originally Posted by raihak
PS> What are you planning to do for the winter? Revert to Stock rims and tires?
No real plans. The last couple of winters have been mild. No need for winter wheels. Maybe i will revert to stock. Have to see.
To finish the look I will clean the rear bumber (remove the C200 badge) and get dark/smoked folie for the rear headlights.
Last edited by Verlengsnoer; 07-02-2017 at 01:34 AM.
After driving the car for a month I couldn't resist lowering the car. I didn't like the wheel gap from the beginning.
I chose the H&R springs. Now that the car is lowered I regret I didn't go for a coilover. I think the wheelgap is still to big.
I just ordered new wheels. I have been looking on and off for months. My last car had a offset of (ET) 45. I had a hard time finding affordable rims for the C200. A set of Vorsteiners would be 4000 Euro's. And than there was the wheel offset issue.
After calculating the offset and tiresize on 101 tires (http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Wheel-Offset-Calculator) I knew what I was looking for:
8.5J ET 45 and 9.5J ET 50. This will extend the front and rear with an extra 12mm.
I really had a hard time finding rims with these size and than there was the problem regaring the looks. I'm not blown away by my choise but i think it is better than stock. I just ordered:
GMP Dedicated STELLAR
The come in 8.5J ET 45 and 9.5J ET 50 with
225/35ZR20 (90Y) VREDESTEIN ultrac vorti xl
265/30ZR20 (93Y) VREDESTEIN ultrac vorti xl
Now I need to have patience for the rims to arrive (will take 2 weeks). Will be updated.
What size of tyre did you fit those rims, I have 19"s but mine don't sit out like yours, maybe I don't have the same offset but I'm running 235/40 front and 255/35 rear
What size of tyre did you fit those rims, I have 19"s but mine don't sit out like yours, maybe I don't have the same offset but I'm running 235/40 front and 255/35 rear
i run on:
225/35ZR20 (90Y) VREDESTEIN ultrac vorti xl
265/30ZR20 (93Y) VREDESTEIN ultrac vorti xl
06-12-2017, 10:37 AM
It cost me 150 euro's
