Local buyers 2500.00 with the tires.

Damn nice rims... why not deflate the tires and send the rims that way? Should keep 'em from getting scratched/dented

Hi, I'm getting a great deal on a set of OZ Superleggeras 18x8. But the offset is 45mm. Just wanted to know if these will fit in the front with a 5mm spacer? People on this forum have fit 8.5" wide et35 wheels in the front. The 8 wide with et45 will be 3.71mm deeper into the wheel well than 8.5" et35. So a 5mm spacer should do the trick? If pushed out by 5mm, the 18x8s have no danger of rubbing the fender. Just need to confirm my calculations. From what I have read on this thread, I shouldn't have any problems in the rear, am I right?

I have a C-coupe (no BBK).

Hey agjoshi,

8 inch wide with et45 will be way further in the wheel well than 3.71mm.. Remember, the lower the offset, the closer the wheel will be to the edge of the wheelwell.

So, the superleggeras will actually be 16.35mm more tucked in.

I have 18x8 ET35 up front.

The wheels I'm thinking of getting are 18x8 offset 45mm (ET45?). With a 5mm spacer offset will be 40mm. These should fit in the front (with 5mm spacer) and rear (without spacer) right?

Sorry for my newbie questions. I'm quite new to all this. And a Merry Christmas to everyone .

the front should fit with a 10mm spacer.

yeh will a 5mm spacer in the back cause any vibration?

if you get non-hubcentric spacers, yes. also, be sure to get longer bolts, even for 5mm

can anyone suggest what brand has hubcentric spacers and where i can get them thanks

H&R, Brabus, etc- just be sure to buy a well known brand. I wouldn't trust a cheapy. I think someone has a set of 5mm hubcentric for sale in the classified section of the forum.

What was done to the finish of these rims? They look better than the normal finish.

I've seen those offered on ebay before. They have a black painted/powder coated insert, so the face and lip stays brushed/polished and the side of the spokes and rivets are black.

I have 17" sport wheels oem on my coupe. I'm really only interested in getting staggered rims, and found some oem c class 2004.5 sedan 17" rims (the rounded five spoke) that look like the right thing. Are there any spacers or considerations I need for my early 2004 coupe?

They will be a perfect fit.

Thanks, I just drove home on them. They were a perfect fit... and I like the less "sporty" sedan look of them and the staggered part.

Anyone know if there is a slight gas mileage loss on the slightly fatter rear tires and wheels? Guess there is. Sorry to the guys on this thread that my choice was so conservative for new rims. I really needed new tires and just figured get some used 17" staggered c class rims for a slight upgrade with better tires!

Glad to hear it all worked out for you. I'm surprised you noticed a difference in gas mileage though.

Blake, didn't notice it in one day, just figured it would be true. I had a slew of older MB SLs and when I had the rear fatter tire, it really dragged mpg down.

Do you think the fatter back wheels will improve handling a bit on the coupes?

best handling is more about balance, so running non-staggered setup will ultimately be better in overall handling. having wider rear however helps with traction. you give some you gain some.

Silver C200 Kompressor

Brand: AMG
Model: C63
Color:Silver
Size:19x8.5, 19x9.5
Offset: Not Sure
Suspension: Stock

those are nice...where are they from?

Got the Wheels from Tempe Tyres in Sydney Australia. www.tempetyres.com.au
The wheels are AMG replicas ... not the real thing.

Looking at coil overs or air bag suspension in the next couple of weeks.
Have you seen the w203 with lambo sytle doors yet? I thinking about as well.


SIKBOY

I bought 7.5j X 16 rims from the 202 series expecting they would fit my 2004 203 C320 with 7.0j X 16 rims. However, my studs are longer and not as thick as the older rims require. Are there studs available that will make these fit? Or, does anyone want a good deal on these rims?
Thanks,
Lloyd

Actually I noticed that the thinner wheels did NOT handle that well on certain local curves in the road -- i.e. like I felt the coupe was tipping over!

I think, though I could be wrong, that the fatter wheels on back will hold me down better on those curves. Will let you know as I take it around. It does handle differently, I have noticed that much.

Do you guys think spacers would be any good on the coupe with these staggered 2004.5 oem sedan rims? I wonder if I should try it.