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W203/CL203 Aftermarket Wheel Thread - All you want to know
08-26-2007, 01:58 AM
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FINALLY - After reading through all 18 pages to make sure my questions hasn't been thoroughly answered (although Drex was trying on the tire thread but it didn't go as far as I'd like)... I'm looking at some wheels right now but I'm pretty sure they're meant for an Audi due to the offsets. It's a staggered setup as follows
19x8.5 ET35
19x9.5 ET38
From what I understand, the front wheels will probably be alright, but with 265 width tires there could be some rubbing in the back. Another member reported this problem but he has the updated 05 SS suspension. I may need 3mm spacers but from searching it looks like H&R only makes 5mm and up. Is there any way to avoid using them? I'm not exactly sure about spacers, is there any negative effect to having them as opposed to wheels that fit perfect right off the bat? And is one brand of spacers better than another? I really like these wheels, so I'm hoping there's some way to make it work.
Oh, one more thing to confuse the situation even more. CarLAB had a special on these exact brand/model wheels at the beginning of the year and Darwin listed the specs as 19x8.5 ET32 and 19x9.5 ET35, these would clearly be a much better fit than the ones I'm looking at right now. Is there any way I could contact them to see if they still have any left? I believe someone told me they changed their name/website but I heard like 2 different things.
Thanks again to all who tolerate my newbieness to... well pretty much everything involving cars.
And sorry for the awkward wording of the post, I went in and added half the sentences a minute later
19x8.5 ET35
19x9.5 ET38
From what I understand, the front wheels will probably be alright, but with 265 width tires there could be some rubbing in the back. Another member reported this problem but he has the updated 05 SS suspension. I may need 3mm spacers but from searching it looks like H&R only makes 5mm and up. Is there any way to avoid using them? I'm not exactly sure about spacers, is there any negative effect to having them as opposed to wheels that fit perfect right off the bat? And is one brand of spacers better than another? I really like these wheels, so I'm hoping there's some way to make it work.
Oh, one more thing to confuse the situation even more. CarLAB had a special on these exact brand/model wheels at the beginning of the year and Darwin listed the specs as 19x8.5 ET32 and 19x9.5 ET35, these would clearly be a much better fit than the ones I'm looking at right now. Is there any way I could contact them to see if they still have any left? I believe someone told me they changed their name/website but I heard like 2 different things.
Thanks again to all who tolerate my newbieness to... well pretty much everything involving cars.
And sorry for the awkward wording of the post, I went in and added half the sentences a minute later
08-26-2007, 03:40 AM
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2003 C230 Kompressor Coupe, 2003 E320, 2003 Chevy Corvette Z06
yeap! OZ wheels are one of the "less expensive" light weight wheels,but some of their wheels are pretty pricey, I forgot, but is OZ italian?
well WORK and VOLK wheels are used very often among those Jap imports. its pretty popular. One of our unique members, im sure everyone knows, coupecrazy03 has some light weight work wheels!
well WORK and VOLK wheels are used very often among those Jap imports. its pretty popular. One of our unique members, im sure everyone knows, coupecrazy03 has some light weight work wheels!
08-26-2007, 10:57 AM
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I am, and I don't like them either. Ideally I wanted wheels that would be a perfect fit, but after looking at different wheels since I last posted on this thread these are what I came up with. I mean, 32/35 would fit no problems right? Like I said, CarLAB advertised that they had some of these wheels with those offsets but the only website I can find selling them that actually puts the offset lists it as 35/38.
08-26-2007, 01:01 PM
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I am, and I don't like them either. Ideally I wanted wheels that would be a perfect fit, but after looking at different wheels since I last posted on this thread these are what I came up with. I mean, 32/35 would fit no problems right? Like I said, CarLAB advertised that they had some of these wheels with those offsets but the only website I can find selling them that actually puts the offset lists it as 35/38.
08-26-2007, 07:00 PM
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Finally got my Wheels on!!!!
Ok so yeah what a hassle that was... got my wheels and the back bolts were too long... aparently i should have known that and it is a known problem so for all of you that dont know.... the length c classers need is 1.5 not 1.9 which i think is what most will send you.. anyway here are the pics!
08-26-2007, 08:42 PM
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I just saw the SonicMS (formerly CarLAB) guys last night at HIN LA. They should be back in the office tomorrow, so give them a call at 650-641-0194 and ask if they can still get you the Carlsson reps. Otherwise, Mandrus Milleniums look alot like them and the offsets should work alot better for you.
08-26-2007, 11:59 PM
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Alright dude, thanks alot. And yea, they are similar style with the spokes, but I wouldn't exactly consider Millenniums to be Carlsson reps (I saw you and Kev's discussion about this so I won't get into it). I'll call them up tomorrow and see what they have to say. Thanks again.
08-27-2007, 09:41 AM
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Springs are next, then maybe a lip kit... and maybe resonator and second cat delete... get a more burly sound...
just need to find where to get the lip kit, there is one on ebay, however not sure about the quality...
