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Old 06-11-2007, 06:11 PM
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'09 A4 S Line
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Is it too late to get in on this?
Nope. Which finish do you want?
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Nope. Which finish do you want?
Hyper Silver
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Old 06-11-2007, 08:30 PM
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DAMN! those are sweet making me feel like getting a set..
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Old 06-11-2007, 08:59 PM
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If it's not too late, I like a set of Hyper black.
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Old 06-11-2007, 10:21 PM
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What are some decent tires to put on these guys? Something that isnt too expensive.
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What are some decent tires to put on these guys? Something that isnt too expensive.
General Exclaim UHP
like less than 200bux per tire
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Old 06-11-2007, 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Brabus_x2
General Exclaim UHP
like less than 200bux per tire
NEXEN N3000 i have them on my car and they are not Bad.
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Old 06-11-2007, 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by c230ftw
What are some decent tires to put on these guys? Something that isnt too expensive.
Toyo T1-R

great performance tire, cool design (similar to the GS-D3's), and good prices...
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Old 06-11-2007, 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Brabus_x2
General Exclaim UHP
like less than 200bux per tire
Yuk. IMHO, I think they suck. But they are inexpensive.
Fusion ZR1's are better, and also inexpensive.
Stick and handle better than the General's.
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Old 06-11-2007, 11:59 PM
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Questions on getting new rims...
I'm getting ready to get a new set of rims because I'm getting tired of looking at these stock 17's. I really have my eye on this set of 19's that I found on tirerack.com.

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/resul...All&sort=Brand

Sorry for the long URL, but they are the bright satin ones with machined lip that I want. What I am wondering is about the ride height on these and if it is possible to do a coil cut on the stock ride of the car. Does anyone know of any good tires that I can get on these that wouldnt be too expensive, I sorta am on a budget.
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Old 06-12-2007, 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by klasse_sports
Blake,

ET28 Front is very agressive and will be very close to the fender or even stick out a little bit. if you lowered it too much your fender will be pulled out. No point of having a coilover clearance if your fender gonna be messed up.

Try ET32, with an 8" width wheels. Tell them to reduce 0.5" from the back barrell of the wheels". This way you have a win2 situation - Clear the coilover (all the way down), BBK and not worry about messing your fender.

Just my .02 cents

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It isn't going to stick out. I run a +32mm offset with a 5mm spacer which puts it at about 27mm and it isn't even close to sticking out or touching the fender.
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Old 06-12-2007, 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by sdsilverm3
It isn't going to stick out. I run a +32mm offset with a 5mm spacer which puts it at about 27mm and it isn't even close to sticking out or touching the fender.
My HRE 441R's were 26ET up front and they lined up perfectly with the fender.

As for tires, I think Falken provides the best bang for the buck plus has a nice rounded sidewall. I'm thinking FK452's.
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Originally Posted by sdsilverm3
It isn't going to stick out. I run a +32mm offset with a 5mm spacer which puts it at about 27mm and it isn't even close to sticking out or touching the fender.
Ling, the C55 front fender is a lot wider then the normal sedans. the c-coupe also has wider fender.

ET28 is just about even with the fender on the 19x8.5 for the sedan.

blakey, were those 441 u had the 8.5 or 8?
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Old 06-12-2007, 11:38 AM
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Ling, the C55 front fender is a lot wider then the normal sedans. the c-coupe also has wider fender.

ET28 is just about even with the fender on the 19x8.5 for the sedan.

blakey, were those 441 u had the 8.5 or 8?
8.5"F
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Old 06-13-2007, 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by sdsilverm3
It isn't going to stick out. I run a +32mm offset with a 5mm spacer which puts it at about 27mm and it isn't even close to sticking out or touching the fender.
You have a C55 - CLK Fender have more room to start with.
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Old 06-13-2007, 02:12 AM
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Originally Posted by klasse_sports
You have a C55 - CLK Fender have more room to start with.

Blake, however, did not have a C55.

If you want more examples, there are/were two other members of this forum that are running/ran BBS LM's with 5mm spacers. A C230 and C32 with the same setup as mine with no issues.
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Old 06-13-2007, 05:51 PM
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2005 C-Class 230 Kompressor
New wheels on a 2005 kompressor
Hi, can someone help me and tell me if this wheels will fit a 2005 C-Class 230 Kompressor with big calipers.

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RVM-M...77879086QQrdZ1
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Old 06-13-2007, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by nikicampos
Hi, can someone help me and tell me if this wheels will fit a 2005 C-Class 230 Kompressor with big calipers.

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RVM-M...77879086QQrdZ1
I think the offset is too high at +35ET. I wouldn't feel safe running anything higher than +32.
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Originally Posted by Blake P
I think the offset is too high at +35ET. I wouldn't feel safe running anything higher than +32.
if you are on 18x8 then ET35 is fine with the no lip style wheels on the 18x8.5 is pushing it. lol
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Thanks Blake P and FrankW

Does anyone know where can i find these exact wheels that would fit a 2005 C-Class 230 Kompressor with big calipers..... I'm looking for replica wheels, I think the model it's called CLS, or is there something i can do to fit these wheels???? Safely of course.....

Thanks...


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RVM-M...77879086QQrdZ1
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Originally Posted by nikicampos
Thanks Blake P and FrankW

Does anyone know where can i find these exact wheels that would fit a 2005 C-Class 230 Kompressor with big calipers..... I'm looking for replica wheels, I think the model it's called CLS, or is there something i can do to fit these wheels???? Safely of course.....

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RVM-M...77879086QQrdZ1
use a spacer and longer bolts.
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Old 06-13-2007, 11:19 PM
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I never thought I'd get black rims...but these are so inexpensive (is it because they suck?). Turns out I'm in the market for some new wheels/rims. The wife comes up to me and says, "You can get anything you want for fathers day."

What do you think these would look like on pewter c230?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-Ri...ayphotohosting

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Originally Posted by nikicampos
Thanks Blake P and FrankW

Does anyone know where can i find these exact wheels that would fit a 2005 C-Class 230 Kompressor with big calipers..... I'm looking for replica wheels, I think the model it's called CLS, or is there something i can do to fit these wheels???? Safely of course.....

Thanks...


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RVM-M...77879086QQrdZ1
Hey Niki,

I think you need to get custom wheels to get perfect ET all around and that can cost you a fortune. I have Moven wheels(Reps) and the ETs aren't great , but I make it work with spacers. Originally, I have ET35 F and ET38 R. I am using 3 MM spacers on the rears due to my tires (265) rubbing against the inner wall.

Is your car 05 C230 SS with 17s?
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