CLS500 Stock 18" on (W203)
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CLS500 Stock 18" on (W203)
Has anyone done this? I've searched and can only find these rims on a E Class besides the CLS500 of course.
But according to some sellers on ebay these wheels will fit an 05 C240 and other models as well.
Just wonderding if anyone has put these on their ride. Chrome or silver finish.
But according to some sellers on ebay these wheels will fit an 05 C240 and other models as well.
Just wonderding if anyone has put these on their ride. Chrome or silver finish.
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check this out.
Here's a link to the ebay auction. just scrool to middle of page.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-Me...4739QQtcZphoto
Here's a link to the ebay auction. just scrool to middle of page.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-Me...4739QQtcZphoto
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Just off the top of my head, the only thing I would assume is the same would be the bolt pattern, but I'm not even positive about that.
That being said, I suggest sending an email to the vendor selling the rims specifically asking for:
- Wheel sizes specifically (front and rear), i.e. 18X? F&R
- Wheel offsets
If the sizes come in the same or similar to the standard 18's that have worked with the w203, then you are good to go. Simple solution. If they can't give you that info or don't know the info, I wouldn't even bother considering buying from a vendor that's selling wheels.
That being said, I suggest sending an email to the vendor selling the rims specifically asking for:
- Wheel sizes specifically (front and rear), i.e. 18X? F&R
- Wheel offsets
If the sizes come in the same or similar to the standard 18's that have worked with the w203, then you are good to go. Simple solution. If they can't give you that info or don't know the info, I wouldn't even bother considering buying from a vendor that's selling wheels.
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Originally Posted by levi1826
according to what the description reads, here are the specs.
Wheel Size Front: 18"x 8.5 28mm offset
Wheel Size Rear: 18"x 9.5 33mm offset
Bolt Pattern: 5 x 112
Wheel Size Front: 18"x 8.5 28mm offset
Wheel Size Rear: 18"x 9.5 33mm offset
Bolt Pattern: 5 x 112
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Will not work
For the C class ONLY C & E will work... for E class it can takes S CLS and so on...
I personally have a E 18' AMG on my C and that's the MAX. as far as OEM / AMG
I personally have a E 18' AMG on my C and that's the MAX. as far as OEM / AMG
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
Offset is wrong. Won't work with a big brake kit.
Drex, forgive my ignorance but i called the ebay seller/dealer directly and I told him that the offset doesn't appear to be correct in fitting with a 05' C240 Sedan. He double checked something and then told me confidently that they would fit perfectly without a spacer.
What question am I not asking or what is it there not telling me?
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I seem to remember someone saying they used the CLS rims on a C and he said it was fine however the offset was very aggresive.. maybe try a search?
I wouldn't deem any of the info from those ebay sellers as reliable...
I wouldn't deem any of the info from those ebay sellers as reliable...
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Originally Posted by levi1826
Drex, forgive my ignorance but i called the ebay seller/dealer directly and I told him that the offset doesn't appear to be correct in fitting with a 05' C240 Sedan. He double checked something and then told me confidently that they would fit perfectly without a spacer.
What question am I not asking or what is it there not telling me?
What question am I not asking or what is it there not telling me?
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to be honest. I don't know how big the brakes are up front. All i know is it's a stock sedan 05' C240. Not a 4matic or kompressor just a plain stock setup I guess.
So you think they would work? The dealer did say if it was a 4matic it definately would not fit.
So you think they would work? The dealer did say if it was a 4matic it definately would not fit.
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Originally Posted by levi1826
to be honest. I don't know how big the brakes are up front. All i know is it's a stock sedan 05' C240. Not a 4matic or kompressor just a plain stock setup I guess.
So you think they would work? The dealer did say if it was a 4matic it definately would not fit.
So you think they would work? The dealer did say if it was a 4matic it definately would not fit.
If you have the big brakes up front, they would be cross drilled and you would have calipers that say Mercedes Benz or AMG. If it is the stock w203 sedan rotors, then they are most likely not big brakes.
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Originally Posted by levi1826
so if the brakes up front are stock then yes they should fit. Anything other then stock most likely they wont right?
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4matic is powered by all 4 wheels. If you have a staggered setup, you're running smaller tires in the front than the rear. This becomes counter productive (especially if the awd % is balanced 50F/50R).
In a rear wheel drive car, the car is powered by the rear wheels. With bigger tires in the rear, more rubber allows the rear-powered wheels to have better traction.
I have heard of some AWD/4WD cars that run a reverse staggered setup, due to the power balance being geared more to the front than the rear (i.e. 60%f/40%r), but haven't seen it actually in person.
That's as basic an explanation as I can give.
Why? Are your Brabus reps staggered?
In a rear wheel drive car, the car is powered by the rear wheels. With bigger tires in the rear, more rubber allows the rear-powered wheels to have better traction.
I have heard of some AWD/4WD cars that run a reverse staggered setup, due to the power balance being geared more to the front than the rear (i.e. 60%f/40%r), but haven't seen it actually in person.
That's as basic an explanation as I can give.
Why? Are your Brabus reps staggered?
