Hi guys,

This is my buddy's '01 c240. He just got the 18" lorinser reps, and H&R springs. He's rubbing in the rear occasionally. It rubs bad with passengers in the back. The guy at the rim/tire shop said he had bad shocks. His car is an '01. Is this normal? A MBZ service rep said because his car is lowered, there's more pressure on the shocks. anyways, he's at MBZ service so they can check it out. Just wanted to get some feedback from the board.

pardon the pics, they're taken with a treo.

 

bad shocks can definitely contribute to this issue.. Also make sure he's not to LOW!

 

Bad shock can be the cause but how about the spring pad, can it be the cause?? What spring pad# does your friend have right now?

 

it is rubbing on the plastic tab where the rear bumper meets the fender and also the plastic wheel well lining at the rear.

 

it's rubbing on the wheel wall.

 

i think it might be the offset. i know for 19"s the offset should be 32 in front, and 35 in the back. is it the same for 18"s?

 

Yes, that is the same offsets that I have on my 18"s and I have no issues with rubbing whatsoever.

Cheers!

 

is your car lowered?

 

no, it's stock height.

I am running 235 fronts and 265 rears.

 

I think he may have the wrong offset. He's got H&R springs. As you guys can see from the pics, it's not overly too low. I know someone at at Sprewell, we'll bring it there to see what can be done, or if the offset is wrong.

 

i got mandrus millenium wheels
18X 8.5 front et32mm
18X 9.5 rear et35mm

for the front im gona use 225/40/18, rear 255/35/18

will i need spacers for this setup
my car is lowered with tein stech springs and koni adjustable shocks

ordered my rims last week and they are coming in a few days later...just wana make sure...or else id have to order spacers and stuff!



i think these rims are really classy...may look like carlsson but this one has a 2.5" mirror lip and has a 3" lip on the rear. my car is silver i hope it looks goood!

 

no bad! these are mandrus millenium?

im looking for new ones to replace my stock 05 sport rims. where did you order them form?

you think i can resell my mint condition 05 SS rims? the rubber has less than 11,000km on them.

 

i ordered from 1010tires.com
keep ur rims for winter tires!