how deep with deep dish mags ???
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Originally Posted by M230K
how deep can u go if u want deep dish mags for the rear and the front on a c230??
There was a member that I believe is no longer on here that supposedly fit dubs on the car (not sure 'bout tire size).
The size of the lip all depends on the type/width of the wheel. And there are certain restrictions with having bigger calipers.
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The thing is, the car you are showing is an SL. They've got quite a bit more room in the wheel well to work with than the C Class.
That being said, before you both go buying wheels that won't end up doing, do a little research first to get an understanding of what the sizes are, what kind of lip (or dish as you refer it to) you are going to get because of the setup, do you want staggered vs. non-staggerred, etc, etc, etc...
Sounds like you guys don't have too much knowledge about rims/tires/fitment/etc..., but instead of taking the time to explain it all, I suggest you guys do a "google" search for more information on what the sizes mean and how that could translate to the C Class.
Another good site for information is how stuff works (can't remember the URL). Also, check Tire Rack. They give great explanations as well.
That being said, before you both go buying wheels that won't end up doing, do a little research first to get an understanding of what the sizes are, what kind of lip (or dish as you refer it to) you are going to get because of the setup, do you want staggered vs. non-staggerred, etc, etc, etc...
Sounds like you guys don't have too much knowledge about rims/tires/fitment/etc..., but instead of taking the time to explain it all, I suggest you guys do a "google" search for more information on what the sizes mean and how that could translate to the C Class.
Another good site for information is how stuff works (can't remember the URL). Also, check Tire Rack. They give great explanations as well.
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2012 MERCEDES CLS63 AMG
Originally Posted by drexappeal
The biggest size wheels I've seen reported for the w203 C Class without any rubbing issues are 19X8.5 front and 19X10 Rear with 235/35R19 front and 265/30R19 rear. Offsets have varied depending on what type of wheel (1 piece, 2 piece or 3 piece).
There was a member that I believe is no longer on here that supposedly fit dubs on the car (not sure 'bout tire size).
The size of the lip all depends on the type/width of the wheel. And there are certain restrictions with having bigger calipers.
There was a member that I believe is no longer on here that supposedly fit dubs on the car (not sure 'bout tire size).
The size of the lip all depends on the type/width of the wheel. And there are certain restrictions with having bigger calipers.
"19X8.5 front and 19X10 Rear with 235/35R19 front and 265/30R19 rear"
thankx man, thas exactly what i wanted to noe.. time to do some research
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you also have to consider whether or not you have a big brake kit in the front... if you have amg brakes, you're not gonna be able to get a big lip in the front because it won't clear the brakes... lip size will depend on the offset you go on your wheels
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Oh yeah?!?!?! JONJI's ALIVE!!! '05
me how haha
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
Another good site for information is how stuff works (can't remember the URL).
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The True OG Modded out W203
Originally Posted by jo17jC230
ya I dont know if the guy was bsing me... but the owner was at the shop doing my system and he said they could go 2" in the front even with a BBK and a 10" wide rim in the back with at least a 4" lip for my coupey... don't ask
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me how haha
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It's possible w/the Iforged I believe actually. Too bad HRE couldn't do it
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Originally Posted by Capt Nemo o2
Dude! www.howstuffworks.com !!!
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'05 C230SS 6MT, 1966 Triumph TR4a IRS, Shelby Cobra 427 Supercharged
Originally Posted by drexappeal
Capt Nemo, thanks for the info...guess I should've put the roll my eyes emoticon to show sarcasm...I love that site though. Learned about the basics of forced induction from there (since this is the first time for me w/o a NA car).
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Originally Posted by Capt Nemo o2
Oh, my bad!!! Didnt know it was sarcasm! But yeah, its a great site... I told a bunch of people to go there. The first night I found it I was reading on there from 7pm to 3am, the links just kept goin!
I threw away all the print outs I've had over the years, but it taught me a whole lot about cars in general and other stuff as well.
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I seen on cardomain, this guy put 20s on his 230ss.... I think if u search, look up "updated" and he'd be under "rovers, bmws...bla bla bla" stuff like that he did a customize job on 20s....but I also think that the front is prolly 19x8.5 max and rear is prolly 19x9 max...but I wouldnt really risk it... think abt it... the mb turning circle for the c class is kind of wide...and the wheels are at a slant
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2002 w203 C320 Sport Sedan
i run a 3.5" lip on my rears.. they're 18x9.5's. I love them but the only problem is they make my wheels look SMALL! as soon as I wear out these tires i'm getting some 19's.. ![naughty](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/naughty.gif)
o and there's those damn paint swirls again
as soon as winter is over i'm getting her detailed. anyone know of a great place that'll get rid of all those swirls, chips, and do some minor body work here in the bay?
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o and there's those damn paint swirls again
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Originally Posted by mikeypwr
i run a 3.5" lip on my rears.. they're 18x9.5's. I love them but the only problem is they make my wheels look SMALL! as soon as I wear out these tires i'm getting some 19's.. ![naughty](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/naughty.gif)
o and there's those damn paint swirls again
as soon as winter is over i'm getting her detailed. anyone know of a great place that'll get rid of all those swirls, chips, and do some minor body work here in the bay?
![naughty](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/naughty.gif)
o and there's those damn paint swirls again
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