Dont trust that widew203 guy he is posting another members car(Pudgy):p
NEED HELP ON HOW TO INSTALL 20" RIMS
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Not that many people here run 20's on their W203's, even if you are successful, I'm sure you have to roll your fenders or get the right tires. You should have researched before you bought 20 inch wheels. you can learn a lot by researching before buying, the forums is a great place to start. Also, you can't compare the bimmer with a benz 
if you really want to make them fit, you car put on 15 inch spacers so that they are outside your wheel wells 
if you really want to make them fit, you car put on 15 inch spacers so that they are outside your wheel wells
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Originally Posted by Wide w203
i know the answer......
it cant be done. especaillly on that tire size. u can roll your fender all you want and stiffen ur suspension all you want it will not work.
plain in simple show me someone who made it work, i know some people claim that they have made it work but it is impossible without rubbing. the reason being the front is too big and rubs when it turns.
take it from someone who has tried
btw: ur screwed return the rims take the loss
it cant be done. especaillly on that tire size. u can roll your fender all you want and stiffen ur suspension all you want it will not work.
plain in simple show me someone who made it work, i know some people claim that they have made it work but it is impossible without rubbing. the reason being the front is too big and rubs when it turns.
take it from someone who has tried
btw: ur screwed return the rims take the loss
Sinyo1 has 20's
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...ghlight=sinyo1
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Originally Posted by Wide w203
i know the answer......
it cant be done. especaillly on that tire size. u can roll your fender all you want and stiffen ur suspension all you want it will not work.
plain in simple show me someone who made it work, i know some people claim that they have made it work but it is impossible without rubbing. the reason being the front is too big and rubs when it turns.
take it from someone who has tried
btw: ur screwed return the rims take the loss
it cant be done. especaillly on that tire size. u can roll your fender all you want and stiffen ur suspension all you want it will not work.
plain in simple show me someone who made it work, i know some people claim that they have made it work but it is impossible without rubbing. the reason being the front is too big and rubs when it turns.
take it from someone who has tried
btw: ur screwed return the rims take the loss
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Bloodyhands, how the bloody hell are you? I don't know if this will help, but I suggest you put 225/30/20 on the front wheels, the 255/35/20 should be fine in the rear, if it rubs, get 235/35/20 all around. You will defintely have to roll the fenders and for peace sakes, tell us the offset of the damn wheels. Look behind the wheels, it should say et35 or et37....ect. The off set of the wheels will help us to help you. Remember, nothing is impossible, if you want the help, you will have to be a little more elaborate when asking and answering questions....
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From: n.y.c
2k1 c320, 2k5 wrangler, cbr 929
hey thnx alot 4 all those helpfull tips.im gonna just return it back for a black deep dish 19s,plus im using it as a commuter car,school and work,i like lorinsercclass,his car is off the hook,its white like mine with chrome trimming
ps
hey MERCEDES,i think my english is good enough for me to independently buy a w203 considerring im only 18
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hey MERCEDES,i think my english is good enough for me to independently buy a w203 considerring im only 18
Last edited by bloodyhands; Aug 17, 2005 at 10:48 PM.
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Originally Posted by Kenzmbz
not impossible !!
Sinyo1 has 20's
Sinyo1 has 20's
Originally Posted by Wide w203
sinyo did not pull it off, he still rubs when he turns. dont believe everything you hear online.
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I HAVE 20's
I just got 20"s installed today, I had 18"s but wasnt happy with them, only cuz my previous '03 Lexus ES300 also had 20"s. You can fit them by putting 225/30/20 in the front and 225/35/20 in the rear. The front will rub a little when turning the wheel all the way but it doesnt touch the fender, just the wheel well cover. Now all i need to do is drop the front 2 inches, because i dont like the gap. But the rear looks perfect.
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Originally Posted by smelkony
I just got 20"s installed today, I had 18"s but wasnt happy with them, only cuz my previous '03 Lexus ES300 also had 20"s. You can fit them by putting 225/30/20 in the front and 225/35/20 in the rear. The front will rub a little when turning the wheel all the way but it doesnt touch the fender, just the wheel well cover. Now all i need to do is drop the front 2 inches, because i dont like the gap. But the rear looks perfect.
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running 20" on the C is doable with a lot of work in the fender, but it is also more stupid than us people running 19" for looks. It doesn't matter what tire you run, 20" is going to be way oversize. The 235/35/19 is already oversized. The only reason people chose this size is because for front wheels 19's are usually 19x8.5 which if you run 225/35/19 (the closest diameter to stock 17) you will leave the rims unprotected.
M3s can run 20" inch because they have a much larger clearance inside the fender with those semi widebody stock look. Also stock vs stock M3 is already using 235 tires for 18" which yields a larger diameter than our car on 18 which we only run 225.
I'm sure you dont' want your car to look like this
running 20" on the C is doable with a lot of work in the fender, but it is also more stupid than us people running 19" for looks. It doesn't matter what tire you run, 20" is going to be way oversize. The 235/35/19 is already oversized. The only reason people chose this size is because for front wheels 19's are usually 19x8.5 which if you run 225/35/19 (the closest diameter to stock 17) you will leave the rims unprotected.
M3s can run 20" inch because they have a much larger clearance inside the fender with those semi widebody stock look. Also stock vs stock M3 is already using 235 tires for 18" which yields a larger diameter than our car on 18 which we only run 225.
I'm sure you dont' want your car to look like this
Last edited by FrankW; May 18, 2006 at 05:39 PM.
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Originally Posted by FrankW
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running 20" on the C is doable with a lot of work in the fender, but it is also more stupid than us people running 19" for looks. It doesn't matter what tire you run, 20" is going to be way oversize. The 235/35/19 is already oversized. The only reason people chose this size is because for front wheels 19's are usually 19x8.5 which if you run 225/35/19 (the closest diameter to stock 17) you will leave the rims unprotected.
M3s can run 20" inch because they have a much larger clearance inside the fender with those semi widebody stock look. Also stock vs stock M3 is already using 235 tires for 18" which yields a larger diameter than our car on 18 which we only run 225.
running 20" on the C is doable with a lot of work in the fender, but it is also more stupid than us people running 19" for looks. It doesn't matter what tire you run, 20" is going to be way oversize. The 235/35/19 is already oversized. The only reason people chose this size is because for front wheels 19's are usually 19x8.5 which if you run 225/35/19 (the closest diameter to stock 17) you will leave the rims unprotected.
M3s can run 20" inch because they have a much larger clearance inside the fender with those semi widebody stock look. Also stock vs stock M3 is already using 235 tires for 18" which yields a larger diameter than our car on 18 which we only run 225.
I think for our cars, 18's and 19's are the way to go. 19's are pushing it, IMO, but 20's? Forget about it.On another note, does anyone else feel that Hummer H2's and H3's that have 20+" rims installed are a bit self-defeating?
Just because some lame rap/rock stars "pimps" their rides with bling bling 20's, it doesn't make it okay for everyone else to look stupid with them and follow suit!
Oh well, to each his own.
Last edited by TA-9FF; May 18, 2006 at 05:44 PM.
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Anyone ridding on 20x8.5front & 20x10 rear on a c230? If so how is the ride? Any opinions would help, just want to get more info before going for a wheel size like that.
