20 Inch Rims on C Class
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I think the rims look pretty good. It certainly challenges the "no way possible to put 20's on a W203" logic, especially if it does not rub. Although I assume the wheels are not staggered.
I can deal with the sticker, but not much more on the car.
I can deal with the sticker, but not much more on the car.
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Originally Posted by Tall Giraffe
I think the rims look pretty good. It certainly challenges the "no way possible to put 20's on a W203" logic, especially if it does not rub. Although I assume the wheels are not staggered.
I can deal with the sticker, but not much more on the car.
I can deal with the sticker, but not much more on the car.
no rub mean you have roll your fender.... thats all... and I do it with measure.. correct.. thats why.....
let me know if you want setup your c at my garage.. and put 20".
this is 20" STAGGERED....... 100%
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C 230K Coupé
Hey i think your car looks gorgeous with those 20's, i also really like those lights with the blacked out reverse lights. Where did you get them from? I think it looks really elegant with good taste, no ricer or over the top mods. For those who don't like modding their mercedes, you should just keep to yourself...
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From: West Covina, CA
2004 C230k (SOLD), 2005 C230k (Lease ended), 2004 Carrera 4 Cab, 2007 530i
Those lips!!!! I love them!...20" is insane. They look nice. I think your ride looks good overall...again not a fan of windows deflector...but I could hardly tell they were there coz your car is black..so thats ok...however I am just not feeling the muffler esp the tip...its just me. I think it would look better with an oval or a dual. As long as you like them...thats all it counts.
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From: Burnaby
2002 CL203
Originally Posted by tuscanraider
Dear Jesus,
Please help this young man. He is confused, he has stripped the dignity from his Mercedes, and lowered it to inner city ghetto Civic levels. Pray for him.
Thank you,
TR
Please help this young man. He is confused, he has stripped the dignity from his Mercedes, and lowered it to inner city ghetto Civic levels. Pray for him.
Thank you,
TR
And how is putting expensive 20"s on a benz "inner city ghetto civic levels"?
How does that even make sense?
Take it from me, new wheels are great, All you haters must be 60 year old white geesers, who yell at us kids with our loud music and house parties just because you're not getting enough sex.
Don't like the car, say so, don't say that ppl need your prayers just because he mods his car in a way you don't like.
Peace.
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Originally Posted by DACHIGGA
There's nothing wrong with 20"s on a Mercedes, if anything, bigger more expensive rims make the car look more elegant and distinct. I mean common, who wants to see 15"s on an s class.
And how is putting expensive 20"s on a benz "inner city ghetto civic levels"?
How does that even make sense?
Take it from me, new wheels are great, All you haters must be 60 year old white geesers, who yell at us kids with our loud music and house parties just because you're not getting enough sex.
Don't like the car, say so, don't say that ppl need your prayers just because he mods his car in a way you don't like.
Peace.
And how is putting expensive 20"s on a benz "inner city ghetto civic levels"?
How does that even make sense?
Take it from me, new wheels are great, All you haters must be 60 year old white geesers, who yell at us kids with our loud music and house parties just because you're not getting enough sex.
Don't like the car, say so, don't say that ppl need your prayers just because he mods his car in a way you don't like.
Peace.
I think you are inner city trash.
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From: Orlando, FL
2002 C230K Coupe & 2005 C230 SS
On the way into work this morning I saw a E class with those large awful chrome rims which continue to rotate when the car is stopped. Now those were pimp-mobile rims.
These though they are not to my taste look quite nice. A question I do have is when you go that large compared to the wheel / tire combination that the car is designed for what is the downside in terms of performace, especially if this is a C230 (noticed that the badges are removed)?
These though they are not to my taste look quite nice. A question I do have is when you go that large compared to the wheel / tire combination that the car is designed for what is the downside in terms of performace, especially if this is a C230 (noticed that the badges are removed)?
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From: Colorado
05-C230SC
Originally Posted by mikefl52
what is the downside in terms of performace
Better acceleration, smaller top speed
Speedometer indicates higher than 'actual' travel
Odometer collects numbers quicker
Larger diameter than designed
Higher top speed, worse acceleration
Speedometer indicates lower than 'actual' travel
Odometer collects numbers slower
Also keep in mind that with (a) the larger the rim and (b) the smaller the tire profile = more bumpy ride and it pulls into groves stronger.
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From: Burnaby
2002 CL203
Originally Posted by tuscanraider
20's on an S look OK 'cause the car is big. 20's on a C look re-god-damn-diculous!
I think you are inner city trash.
I think you are inner city trash.
End.
Peace.
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Originally Posted by r3v1ls
Hey i think your car looks gorgeous with those 20's, i also really like those lights with the blacked out reverse lights. Where did you get them from? I think it looks really elegant with good taste, no ricer or over the top mods. For those who don't like modding their mercedes, you should just keep to yourself...
buy the nite shade VHT product..
spray it.. around 3-5 layer.. will smoke your tail light....
FOR ME COME UP VERY NICE>..
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Haha wow, never would've guessed it was a spray, does that mean it goes on the outside or inside 
?
I think 20's on a c look just fine, the design has good taste and they aren't overly flashy, like lets say 20in chrome spinners, that would be over the top.
Would you be also complaining if they were 19in? I mean an INCH difference isn't that big. I'm gonna have to agree with DaChigga on wut he said
?I think 20's on a c look just fine, the design has good taste and they aren't overly flashy, like lets say 20in chrome spinners, that would be over the top.
Would you be also complaining if they were 19in? I mean an INCH difference isn't that big. I'm gonna have to agree with DaChigga on wut he said
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Originally Posted by yeloaw
ur 20's looks great! I thought u were selling ur car a while back?
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thanks guys for the support.. but anyways.. this is my new experience with my car.. put 20" so far I'm HAPPY with it....
I will keep going mod.. this car.. step by step.. and become CLASSIC MOD>.not that CRAZY...... keep it clean MOD>>.. thats all...
I will keep going mod.. this car.. step by step.. and become CLASSIC MOD>.not that CRAZY...... keep it clean MOD>>.. thats all...
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I think this has been discussed a few times... try a search.
most people stick w/ 19s for the sake of not having to excessively roll their fenders. It doesnt sound impossible though... just depends on how much you wanna roll your fenders.
-j0hn
most people stick w/ 19s for the sake of not having to excessively roll their fenders. It doesnt sound impossible though... just depends on how much you wanna roll your fenders.
-j0hn
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
I'm gonna merge your thread because it's been discussed before, but I took the liberty of searching for the older threads that would've applied, so that you wouldn't have had to start this thread:
LINK: User - Sinyo1 20 inch rims
LINK: Another one
LINK: 20's on a 240
LINK: more info on the car above
Okay, so to ALL the NEWBIES out there. Please do not say that the search doesn't work. These links were found using "20's wheels" (without the quotes) and specifically searching (advanced search) in the w203 forum.
LINK: User - Sinyo1 20 inch rims
LINK: Another one
LINK: 20's on a 240
LINK: more info on the car above
Okay, so to ALL the NEWBIES out there. Please do not say that the search doesn't work. These links were found using "20's wheels" (without the quotes) and specifically searching (advanced search) in the w203 forum.
