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need your help,please...
I have replaced stock wheels with authentic AMG 17/7.5 fr.,17/8.5 r.on my 2005 C230 SS,but they look kind of slim/skinny.Could you suggest what size of H@R spacers and bolts i should get,that they would look flush with fenders.
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Serg
need your help,please...
I have replaced stock wheels with authentic AMG 17/7.5 fr.,17/8.5 r.on my 2005 C230 SS,but they look kind of slim/skinny.Could you suggest what size of H@R spacers and bolts i should get,that they would look flush with fenders.
Regards,
Serg
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My wife's C320 Sport Sedan, has that same 17" wheel set up, and I haven't really noticed the "skinny" look you refer to on the Sedan.
I have 17" AMG wheel set up too on my C320 Sport Coupe, and only the rear looks like it needs to be a little wider. I'm thinking of putting 5mm or 8mm H&R spacers in the rear. I just have to adjust my CARLSSON suspension up a notch, to make sure I don't rub.
My advice, start out with the 5mm on the rear, and if you like 'em, get another set for the front. Or if you don't, move the 5mm to the front, and get 8mm for the rear. See what works best for you, both "looks" wise, and physical fit (rubbing depending on how lowered the car may be).
Hopefully, someone with a bit more saviness on spacers for the Sport Sedan will post some more info...
Carlos
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I have 17" AMG wheel set up too on my C320 Sport Coupe, and only the rear looks like it needs to be a little wider. I'm thinking of putting 5mm or 8mm H&R spacers in the rear. I just have to adjust my CARLSSON suspension up a notch, to make sure I don't rub.
My advice, start out with the 5mm on the rear, and if you like 'em, get another set for the front. Or if you don't, move the 5mm to the front, and get 8mm for the rear. See what works best for you, both "looks" wise, and physical fit (rubbing depending on how lowered the car may be).
Hopefully, someone with a bit more saviness on spacers for the Sport Sedan will post some more info...
Carlos
Saprissa@aol.com
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also, on a side note...
I haven't bought my H&R spacers yet, but does anyone know:
- when you buy the spacers, do they come with longer sized bolts ???
Carlos
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I haven't bought my H&R spacers yet, but does anyone know:
- when you buy the spacers, do they come with longer sized bolts ???
Carlos
Saprissa@aol.com
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Originally Posted by Saprissa
I haven't bought my H&R spacers yet, but does anyone know:
- when you buy the spacers, do they come with longer sized bolts ???
- when you buy the spacers, do they come with longer sized bolts ???
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Carlos (Saprissa),Tommy,
Thank you very much for help I appreciate it.
Tommy,
You have 20mm H@R's,what set of wheels/tires is that 7.5 fr./8.5r.225/45/17,245/40/17 ?
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Serg
Thank you very much for help I appreciate it.
Tommy,
You have 20mm H@R's,what set of wheels/tires is that 7.5 fr./8.5r.225/45/17,245/40/17 ?
Regards,
Serg
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Originally Posted by jt316
I just got 15mm spacers on my rear wheels, but it has rubbing issue when going up/down hill when full load. (no problems without passager)
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Originally Posted by SergC
Tommy,
You have 20mm H@R's,what set of wheels/tires is that 7.5 fr./8.5r.225/45/17,245/40/17 ?
You have 20mm H@R's,what set of wheels/tires is that 7.5 fr./8.5r.225/45/17,245/40/17 ?
So, if your question is will your rim/tire combo work on the rear w/20mm spacers, I don't know, sorry.
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Originally Posted by W0n6_3d4n
You defintely need to roll the fender, or better still shave the spacer, so it'll be 8mm, see how it goes.
hope the fender would get worn from time to time.
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Originally Posted by jt316
Thanks man, but i think i will just leave it for a while and see how it goes.
hope the fender would get worn from time to time.
hope the fender would get worn from time to time.
