what should I do if there is a rub in the front wheels.

the tires touches the suspension slightly, should I get the spacer.
if so what size of spacer should I do.

Michael

 

=does it actually rub?
if so, then get like a 5mm spacer and it shouldnt touch the shocks
what setup are you on?

 

front is 225/40/18, but it's the wheel has the CLK offset, which I don't know what it is
and rear is 255/35/18 which is perfectly fine.

is the 3mm spacer going to be too small??
is there any security relate issues when using spacer, or anything??

 

also can anyone tell me the offset for my 02C320
and also offset ont he W208 CLK


thanks

 

go 5mm Spacer, 3mm is way too small

 

where can get spacers??

 

better safe than sorry. go 5mm and if needed go higher.

 

will 10 mm be too much??

 

Using any spacers without hubcentric will most likely produce vibration to the steering wheel. Even using H&R spacers can cause vibration to the steering wheel.

However, i do believe that if you use anything smaller than 3mm spacers, vibration might not exist. Good luck.

 

do you know the 99CLK offset and 02C320 offset difference??

 

do you guys think that 10mm spacer will be too much
or should i just use 5mm spacer

 

u must tell us the offset of the Wheels or will be kinda hard to help you i have a 3mm spacer and my offset is 38 so the spacer bring the offset down to 35 on my front right now and am fine no rubber no vibration or shaking at high speeds

 

that's why i am asking the offset on the 99 CLK430, because the wheel came off from CLK 430.
and i don't know the offset on that car
someone help me on what spacer to get
thanks

 

buy both sizes, and you'll find out

 

I might have to do that, cause no one has been able to help me on what size to get, or the offset differences on the CLK and C class.

I even ask about the offset in CLK forum, and they did not even reply to my post.

sucks.
Michael

 

I've search and came up to your other post which was answered.

And did you bother searching? I did it in 5 secs and got the answer.

*Hint

Search ---> stock offset ---> narrow down search to CLK

 

that's right i asked that in clk forum, and in fact they just answerd that not long ago.

 

by the way, the clk430 offset is 37mm, so I believe our car has 35mm offset right.
so that means I will be fine with 5mm spacer, correct me if i am wrong
and also is the hubcentric really necessary, because the one they well on HR website is not hubcentric.
and also, do i need extended bolts since it's only 5mm

thanks,
Michael

 

clk offset is pretty much the same as the w203 offset. It usually runs anywhere from 35 to 38mm. I would take the front tire off and look inside the wheel just to make sure though.

 

i want to know that if the longer bolts is required for an 5mm spacer.

thanks

 

the w208 CLK runs a slightly larger offset which the wheel will tuck in more if used on the W203. 3-5mm is all it takes to rub on the suspension.

you can run a 3mm or a 5mm spacer. The 3mm spacer will not cause vibration, but if you are going with the 5mm spacer make sure it's hubcentric.

The stock front bolts should be long enough to have minimum 4-5 turns on the bolts.

 

but I can't find the 5mm hubcentric spacer.
ichiba say their 5mm spacer is hubcentric, but it doesn't look like it from the picture.

 

I think you'll be fine with a 3mm spacer.

 

I ordered a 5mm spacer, they said it's hubcentric, but it doesn't look like it on the picture.
oh well, just goann wait and install it, we'll see how it goes from there