e1000

I don't know what to say to this statement. See your post #7 above.

I don't think any of us were talking down to you or being rude until you started calling people names. If that post had said something like "oh ok, looks like I'll need to get Service-A done soon but for now, I hate the beeping and would like to turn it off" maybe we would be more open to helping you out.

rodelu

Yes, but that was only in response to your tone in post #6 - up to that point it was civil - maybe we both over-reacted
OK this is definitely my last post on this subject.

06c230hwd

I wasn't being serious when I said you already sacrificed a week of your engines life, lol. Funny stuff! How could anyone possibly determine how long a engine can/will last? Anywho, as aforementioned by johnand - E is a long time member and when a noobie such as yourself speaks in a negative way towards him, the rest of the community is going to get defensive.
I'm glad to see you have calmed down and hopefully the rest of your stay here will be more peaceful. Goodday!

mc320sport

Any help ? what width and offset would i need in a 18 or 19" wheel?

itswindee

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Hope this helps....

jfabes

need more info bro...first off, why didn't they fit? i'm guessing that it was the 9" width? did they stick out? hit the calipers? what??? a 9" wide wheel with a 245 in the front is a no-no

with an 18" rim, non-staggered set-up, you should be running 225/40-18 all around....but the rim should be 18x8 or 18x8.5, not 18x9.

i highly doubt 18x8.5 with et42 will fit w/o spacers in the front even on the non sport model with small brakes. my guess is that you will need at least a 5mm spacer....maybe even a 10mm. you will prob need a 5mm for the rear also.

do some more homework

mc320sport

Yes it was the inside of the 9" rim and tire was rubbing on the strut they didnt stick out at all. So now i am looking into a set that is 18x8 with a 32mm offset...with 225/40/18 that should work right...im just confused about what offset i should use... a 32mm or a 42mm?

mc320sport

Umm i didnt see anything wendy.. sorry must have not shown up.

mc320sport

ok so my 18x8 should work with 225/40/18 but what offset of rim am i looking for? im confused with the offset mm i know what offset is.. but wondering whats a good offset for the above mentioned rim size.

203 4matic

i just recently ordered some 19+8.5 rims and some 235+35=19 for the front and 265+30+19 and the back. can somebody tell me about how much of a gap im gunna be looking at after i put these on? and what kind of lowering springs should i get since its a 4matic?

c240 king

here is a before and after pic with h&r springs/koni shocks

Mu9enx

e1000

is that a ML240?????????

203 4matic

are those springs for the 4matic version?
where can i get some?

andy_meng1024

No, they are not for 4Matic. There is no shock or coilover option for 4Matic W203 right now.
However, you do have an option for lowering springs from H&R.

Here's my thread about it.

https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...411&highlight=

C24owner

+1

FYI, running a staggered setup on a 4matic isn't the best idea.

MBCClassboy

C24owner, I see you are using Vogtland lowering springs. I just got a set for my C280 4matic but have not installed them. I got them from a guy on this board. I almost sold them to someone else but the buyer got cold feet. Are you using the Vogtlands with the stock shocks? How is the ride? I have been on the fence since I bought them because I love the ride on this car but don't like the fender clearance. I may just install them. Any comments?

Thanks, Greg

DiBenz

OMG Mu9enx, you got a couple bodies in the trunk?

I am on stock suspension with 19s, check my sig for how my c230 sits. I think it differs a little between cars for one reason or another.

C24owner

1 more inch and it could of been a donk.

C24owner

Greg,

The ride got a little stiffer when I installed the shocks. No one (that I know of) makes replacement shocks, so oem is the only option. Right now, the ride sucks. Its very very stiff, but I think my shocks are in need of replacing --almost 80k miles--

Just install the springs. The difference in ride quality wont be huge, but the car will look great.

e1000

Mu9enx

haha, scraper'd up just like my homies in the town.

that was 18's on luxury c320 stock suspension. crazy right?

203 4matic

i was looking for some springs and came across the tein stech lowering springs for the c240 the only thing is im not sure if it'll fit the 4matic. one site said it would fit but every other site didnt even say if it did or didnt. can somebody help me and let me know if these springs will fit on the 4matic


this is the product number of the springs
SKU: SKG00-AUB00

c240 king

they will not fit ur 4matic

C24owner

The only two options are vogtland springs or H&R springs. Both are very hard to find (direct from the manufacturer in Germany)