wasabinuki

Will a 17x8 et35 wheel fit a 2004 C230 Sport Sedan with staggered wheels? If so what tire size is recommended?

What about a 18x7.5 et37? And once again, if so what tires?

Are spacers an option?

CSportAnt

For your car, 17's i would say go with 225/45/17 all around, for 18's 225/40/18's is the size is not staggered.

You will not need spacers, unless you have the AMG C32 brake calipers or the 2005 brake calipers up front. You can use spacers to push the wheel out more, but that is more for looks.

wasabinuki

Thanks for the quick reply. I just don't want any rubbing or non-clearance issues. My car has the stock sport suspension with staggered wheels right now (7.5 up fron and 8.5 rear) - I fugure that the 17 x 8 et 35 will fit perfectly, just want to make sure before I buy.

If I go 17's I think I'll get 235/40's and with 18's 235/40's

CSportAnt

What wheels were you planning on getting? You selling your stock rims?

wasabinuki

I was looking at the Rondell R58's (17x8) or the Alutec Java (18x7.5) from the wheel exchange. And yes, once I get new wheels - I will sell my stockies.

Rondell 17 x 8 et35


Alutec Java 18 x 7.5 et37

CSportAnt

Where are you located, and which stockies do you have, the 5 spoke funnel ones??

wasabinuki

Yes - they are the 5 spoke ones with the blue ring centercaps. Tires have maybe 4000 miles left. I am in Ontario - not too terribly far from you. I'm on the fence about getting wheels because my tires are about to go - and I figure it's the best time to change wheels.

CSportAnt

Let me know when you sell the rims. May be interested. Thanks.