DmitryS500

Happy New Year to all of MBWorld!
I drive a 2005 C230 coupe. I am looking to buy the Lorinser LM6 (the turbine style) replica rims in 18".
What is the offset that I should be looking for?
If anyone has a used set, I'd gladly buy it.
Answering your question in advance - why replica? I live in Bronx, NY. Driving in Bronx, Manhattan or Brooklyn will mess up any rims. Would rather mess up the cheap replica than rims that cost 3K
Thanks

advans

hey dima, you would be looking for something like

18x8.5 front 18x9.5 rear stag setup, offset 35+/37+mm

GixxerPwr

Hey everyone new to the forums, and was interested in getting wheels. I really like the TSW Sakata 5 model wheels. Here is a link I would like to do staggered, but will these fit a 2006 c230?

These for rear wheels :
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1-NEW...sid=p1638.m118

And, for front
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1-NEW...sid=p1638.m118

Thank for the help.

MJ50

no, it won't fit...
different bolt pattern...

bumpnzx3

our bolt pattern is 5x112

19x8.5 you need between an et29 and et35- depends on the design of the wheels and tire size. most common would be an et32 or et35 with a 235/35 tire

19x9.5 you need between an et30 to et40- depends on the design of the wheels and tire size used. most common would be an et35 with a 265/30 tire

GixxerPwr

Alright thanks alot guys really appreciate it.

bumpnzx3

when you find a wheel you like- search on here to see if other's have used it. either that or ask the seller if it will clear bbk (large front sport brakes). just because it falls within one of the offsets mentioned above, doesn't mean it will fit. in my case- i bought et32 fronts, just as most everyone else, but because of the design of the wheel, the spokes hit the caliper. i had to sell them and buy anothet set. also keep in mind hub bore. audi and vw share our pattern- but they have a smaller hub bore- so those wheels won't fit your car w/o some machine work to get the hub cut larger. look for a hub bore that is 66.6 (someone want to confirm that number?)

DmitryS500

Thanks Gary!

Delnario

Hey.. what did you end up deciding on? Im just looking at the 19x8.5 Hyper mesh 8s in Black for mine.. if you got them.. are you happy with them?

dey-bid

does anyone happen to know if 19s would be too big? I just want to know how it rides and hows the handling with stock height? Any rubbing issues?

bumpnzx3

search this thread and you will find your fitment answer. 19x8.5F and 19x9.5R will fit. personally- i wouldn't go with 19's unless the car is lowered. 19's look odd at stock ride height.

dey-bid

yea i was looking through the thread then i gave up after a couple of pages haha too many pages altogether. yea i was thinking mayb some brabus in 19's but wasnt sure if they would fit. or if it would rub after lowering it on oem sport springs

bumpnzx3

with the correct backspacing and tire size- 19's will fit with drop coils just fine. with a little fender rolling you could just about completely get rid of rubbing with coil overs.

dey-bid

damn the tires gonna b rubbing the springs? would it rub with stock (non sport suspension) height?

bumpnzx3

not necessarily (unless the backspacing was off). i was talking about the fact that coilovers allow you to go lower than just a normal set of drop springs. i was talking about the possibility of the tires to rub the fenders.

dey-bid

oh ok haha i see what you mean now.....this question isnt about rims but i think i saw a thread that teaches you how to install hids into fogs with pictures about a year ago.... would you happen to know if its still around somewhere?

bumpnzx3

i don't really know. there are several how-to threads though, although i don't know if any are the particular one you are talking about.

dey-bid

yea i found a bunch about changing the foglights, but i remember seeing one that had pics

ModestStud

Hey, I really like the Mandrus Millennium on formymercedes for my 06 w203. But what I'd really like to do is have the inside/outside lip painted black like the forgiato wheels.
anybody know anywhere that can sell me the wheel already painted or that can do the work?

Thanks,
Ethan

zoomie

Scary photo. How fast was the car reversing?

e1000

Shake

I can't wait to see the finished product on a black car.

BlackLiquorish8

East coast members with winter wheels when do you guys generally put your summer wheels back on?? i know its only january but damn i cant wait to be sittin on D's again haha

sanf

after march

kevblah

+1