Best Wheels for ’98 C230 (W202)
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1998 BRABUS C 5.8
Best Wheels for ’98 C230 (W202)
I thought I would pose this question to the experts in hopes of gaining your insight. I’m about to purchase some new wheels for my ’98 C230 (W202) and I wanted to know what everyone else likes, just in case I missed a good looking wheel set for the C230. Right now I like the 18x8 & 18x9 combo for the Chrome AMG Aero Monoblock II, but the pics of the 19” Lowenhart BR5’s looks amazing. I wouldn’t want to go rolling any fenders, so the 18x8 & 18x9 combo for the Lowenhart BR5’s would be my only choice. I’m assuming that I need to do the Prokit springs at the same time, so I do plan on lowering it a touch (1.2”). Any ideas on the best wheels for the W202, suggestion on lowering, pics, staggered wheel setups, and advice is much appreciated. I only want to do this once, so please help me to do it right.
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Nice choice, but. . .
the Carlsson 1/6 Evo diamond look a little to "stock" for me. I must admit that they are the right price (i.e. $2000 w/tires). In the end the value of the Carlsson 1/6 Evo diamond may win based on value. I like the chrome as well, because if I went from a stock 15" silver wheel to an aftermarket 18" silver wheel I doubt anyone would notice the difference. But I don't want to make the car look to ghetto either.
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uc ant lower once. u need to do it couple times. there is no telling how much the drop is. so if u liek the drop the 1st time then u lucked out. for me, i did it 3 times till i got my drop.
if u want difference get 19's that is real difference. i quote some one. "no1 is gonna care if u got 17's or 18's on ur c class, u need to go 19's people will start to nitice you"
if u want difference get 19's that is real difference. i quote some one. "no1 is gonna care if u got 17's or 18's on ur c class, u need to go 19's people will start to nitice you"
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Alright, alright . . .
I love the Lowenhart BR5’s and I totally appreciate the advice. But 19’s will mean that I have to roll the fenders and Lowenhart’s could mean Brakes and Calipers (Good thinking on that one). That’s getting in a little to deep for me. The cost of Lowenhart’s alone is enough to break the bank, let alone rolling fenders, breaks and calipers. I need to keep the cost down, so unfortunately it may mean going with the AMG’s or Carlson’s. I appreciate all your advice. Keep it coming if you have any other ideas.
