C-Class (W202) 1995-2000: C 200 CDI, C 220 CDI, C 270 CDI, C 180, C 200 K,C 230 K, C 220, C230, C 280

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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 05:27 AM
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What size wheels?

What size wheels will fit my 1995 C280 Luxury...

Example: 19x8.5, Would that fit?

Any help would be great!
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 10:27 AM
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Offset? tire size? staggered fitment?

19 x 8.5 will be a tight squeeze on the front, and fender roll/pull may be necessary unless you're lucky with perfect fitment. for the rear it should be fine.
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Originally Posted by Vaicake
What size wheels will fit my 1995 C280 Luxury...

Example: 19x8.5, Would that fit?

Any help would be great!
Here is the wheel and tire calculator.

http://www.bigcustomwheels.com/info_specs.jsp

Just enter your original size on the left side and whatever you want on a right - it will tell you results.

Good luck.

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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 12:34 PM
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That is a little confusing..

I'll just give you guys the link:

http://www.myhotmercedes.com/Mercede...eel_Set/549434

Let me know, thanks
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 12:58 PM
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What is the original size of your wheels and tires ?
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 01:07 PM
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Its oem, looks like this: http://www.cannillomotorsports.com/p...0/P1013290.JPG

I don't wanna go out in this blizzard right now, so a picture will do. haha
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Vaicake
Its oem, looks like this: http://www.cannillomotorsports.com/p...0/P1013290.JPG

I don't wanna go out in this blizzard right now, so a picture will do. haha
Do whatever you want......

Good Luck...
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 01:43 PM
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well, its those rims, I BELIEVE its 16x7.5. the tire that I have on it right now is 195x65
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 12:04 AM
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Anyone?

Help would be appreciated..
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 08:32 PM
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I put 17" on my 95 C220 . They fronts rubbed when backing up. I was "told" I could go 18, glad I only went 17.

The larger the wheel, the thiner the tire. Makes for better cornering but may stiffin your ride up feeling more bumps in the road (less tire there)

5x112 is your lug pattern. Look up and be aware of your off set.

ALSO:

You may need shorter bolts when using after market wheels. The original spec ones may turn out to be to long, screwing into the rotor.

AND...You will most likely need a hubcentric ring. A washer like thing that will fill up some space on the hub. If you do not have it, the tires will wobble like they are in need of serious balancing.

Hope this helps.
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Originally Posted by Vaicake
Anyone?

Help would be appreciated..
19x8.5 is going to be tight for sure, you'll need the offset of the wheels to confirm, and to figure out what spacers you'll likely need. As others pointed out getting an agressive sized wheel is going to require both effort & more cash on your part for a diminished ride quality.

IMO I'd sooner go 18x8, than worrying about the hassles of the 19x8.5 unless you are prepared to swap spring pads, buy spacers, etc.
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 03:04 AM
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Alright, Just curious. Cause I liked the way those rims looked.. but I didn't know if 19"s would fit.. 17(f) 18(r) is what I'd like to do..
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