Blake P

#3 doesn't look bad, but more importantly... what are the specs on the wheels and what suspension are you running?

mike82y

Hi everyone,

I just bought a set of w209 Sportpackage wheels off internet. the design is not really my taste but it was too good of a deal to let go..

I am quite certain that they will fit on my w203 C240 but just want make sure and ask you guys here

225/40 ZR 18 92Y XL MO - 7,5x18 ET36 - A209 401 4602
255/35 ZR 18 92Y XL MO - 8,5x18 ET30 - A209 401 4702




Mike

rlee02135

yep, it'll fit. not bad looking for OEM...a lot better than C240 stock wheels.

rlee02135

I hope you meant to put a comma after chrome...chrome tint (mirror) is ghey

the Hyper black looks good.

amdeutsch

I don't know. They are definitely going to be fun when it comes to cleaning the brakedust of them.

1qikctr

good info.

guitarguy

Here are the specs for the wheels

#1

Name : ADR - BATTLE EXE
Bolt pattern : 5X112
Size : 18X8.5
Offset : 35mm
Finish : Silver / Silver Polished lip
Weight : 23Lbs each



#2, and 3 same wheel different finish

Brand : Stern ST-8
Bolt pattern : 5 x 112
Size : 18 x 8.5(front) & 18 x 9.5(Rear)
Offset : 35mm(front) & 35mm(Rear)
Lip size : 2"(front) & 3"(Rear)

I couldn't find the weight info, but since ADA, and stern have the same parent company I would asume that they would be produced the same way, and quality wise would be about the same.

If I could find a way to tine all of my chrome to the same black chrome look that would really be cool!!! but for now it is jsut chrome in a few places, nothing too much, and tinted windows. the suspension is just stock shocks with Voghtland audio springs. nothing too fancy, and no camber kit required.

Shake

Robert, what kind of wheels are those?

mike82y

last night I was wondering what the car would actually look like without lowering the suspensions... hopefully the GAP wouldnt be too big...

does anyone here has any pics of 18" on oem suspensions?


Mike

rlee02135

Funny that you mention that. They are 20" Dronell wheels.

He's trying to get rid of them now: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/20-in...QQcmdZViewItem

buy it Shake!

amdeutsch

I can approximate with 17s on my old C. I even posted some pics and was told to drop it. HTH

Shake

I really like those but I don't wanna do fender work on my car

rlee02135

fender work is easy and required for most 19's (lowered)

Buy a Fender Roller ($250 on eBay)
Use it once and put it back on ebay...you'll get about 90% of what you paid.

Buy a Dremel ($30 on eBay)
Dremel off the bumper strips.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w203/170923-pictorial-request-how-what-dremal-remove-wheel-wells-stop-rubbing.html

And you're done.

spyderpig

Just need confirmation (or correction):

F: 18X8.5 et 30 with 225/40 (being precautious with tires)
R: 18X9.5 et 34 with 255/35 ( "" )

combined with H&R coils with pads #3
on the coupe

this setting won't need fender works but might need spacers right? if yes what size?
thx for the help.

rlee02135

you won't need spacers...it sounds about right.

spyderpig

thx for the help, my search was worth it !!!

MiKeSSw203

I got a set of those Dronell's 19x8.5 19x9.5 silver. Needs work tho. I sell them dirt cheap shake I can drop them off at HMS to get refinshed to brand new for you then shipped off to your door.

agjoshi

I am also looking at buying the same ones (gunmetal w/polished lip) for my 2005 C230 Sport Coupe. I'm guessing these would fit well in the rear, but I'm not sure if these would need spacers (5mm?) in the front. Does anyone know if I need spacers for 8.5's in the front?

rlee02135

who makes Dronell? that guy said they were Dronell/Iforged.

MiKeSSw203

Iforged nope its a Japanese wheel company. Dronell used to be part of 5zigen and Riverside Zephter and Alstadt wheels. Not sure if they are still all affiliated these days.

agjoshi

Could someone please advice me if 18x8.5 with 35mm offset will fit for a C230 coupe ? I'm mostly concerned about the front. Will I need spacer? If so, then what size? I plan on lowering the car using eibachs later on (1.2" drop). Sorry for asking again, but the ebay sale for the wheels that I like ends tomorrow afternoon. I have read through the whole thread & have somewhat of an idea, but I can't be sure.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

An.

Blake P

They should fit, but you might run into problems if you drop with coilovers and/or add a BBK.

agjoshi

Thanks Blake for you reply. I don't intend to get coilovers, just standard lowering springs like these H&Rs http://www.optionsauto.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HR-52792 or the eibachs, keeping stock shocks & struts. So, I should be good right?

Once again, thanks very much for your help.

-An.

Blake P

As far as the wheels, you shouldn't have any problems with fitment. I can't say the same for your suspension plans. You'll be fine for a little while, until your stock shocks blow out from using shorter/stiffer aftermarket springs on shocks that weren't designed to handle them.

agjoshi

Thanks again Blake .