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W203/CL203 Aftermarket Wheel Thread - All you want to know
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From: Jakarta
1996 MB E320 & 2010 Nissan Elgrand
a friend was offering me to buy his giovanna wheels 20". i have a stock 06 c230 SS (tires are 35 but not sure about any other dimensions) it's black, with chrome lip. we'll meet up sunday. is 20 ok? i was just looking for 19. he won the wheels from a poker game. do i still need to drop the height? and upgrade sway bars? would an H&R lowering spring will do with stock shocks?
I do know a guy who runs staggered 8.5 & 9.5 with 225s and 235s, not sure about the ET of his wheels tho..
He's riding in cut H&R springs and Bilsten shocks, NO RUBBING from what he told me..
Hope the info and the pics help
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From: Lone Star State
06 CTT-S
thanks. i like the setup but it seems its a bit too low on the rear. i'm thinking if it'll rub if you get passengers at the back though. he's selling the wheels/tires for $1600.. new.. i'll negotiate the price. not to sound like i am low-balling him. what's the fair price for this? i'll post pics sunday or monday.
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From: Jakarta
1996 MB E320 & 2010 Nissan Elgrand
thanks. i like the setup but it seems its a bit too low on the rear. i'm thinking if it'll rub if you get passengers at the back though. he's selling the wheels/tires for $1600.. new.. i'll negotiate the price. not to sound like i am low-balling him. what's the fair price for this? i'll post pics sunday or monday.
You should make sure the size and the offset of these wheels before getting them..
Post pics and specs might help..
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'09 A4 S Line
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'09 A4 S Line
Im getting tired of not being able tu turn the steering wheel all the way to make u-turns. Front tire tuch the front part of the black plastic under the fender. is there any solutions other than getting smaller wheels or raising hight? coz I luv the way it looks now.
H&R coils, 225 40 18X8.5 and 255 35 18X9.5.
Any suggestions with that plastic
Or I just have to live with it?
H&R coils, 225 40 18X8.5 and 255 35 18X9.5.
Any suggestions with that plastic
Or I just have to live with it?
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'09 A4 S Line
There is no standard size for lips on staggered wheels. Some staggered wheels have no lip, some have very large lips, etc. If you have big big brakes up front, the biggest lip that will fit is 1.5", and that's only with the right offset.
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'09 A4 S Line
Yep, 19" and 20" only. They're forged 1pc. wheels, so relatively light but I don't know the exact specs. I remember seeing a guy who put them on his 997 Turbo saying that they were slightly heavier than his OEM forged wheels. As for pricing, I used to have a brochure that HRE sent me when they were first released but can't seem to find it. I think pricing starts around $1,300 each (MSRP), but have been told you can get them as low as $1k each if you have the right connections.
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'02 CL203 M111
I think my tires will wear out first lol. How did you adjust that cover?
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'02 CL203 M111
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06 CTT-S
thanks. i like the setup but it seems its a bit too low on the rear. i'm thinking if it'll rub if you get passengers at the back though. he's selling the wheels/tires for $1600.. new.. i'll negotiate the price. not to sound like i am low-balling him. what's the fair price for this? i'll post pics sunday or monday.
this is what i got from the web, my friend was saying this is it.
description:
Giovanna Cuomo wheels in a black finish. These wheels are drilled with a 5x112 and 5x4.5(114.3) bolt patterns and are 20"x8.5". The offset is +35. They will fit many different automobiles.
If I do get these, would i need the install the newest sway bars?
any suggestions for this purchase?
thanks in advance.
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From: Diamond Bar, CA
W206 PHEV AMG
this is what i got from the web, my friend was saying this is it.
description:
Giovanna Cuomo wheels in a black finish. These wheels are drilled with a 5x112 and 5x4.5(114.3) bolt patterns and are 20"x8.5". The offset is +35. They will fit many different automobiles.
If I do get these, would i need the install the newest sway bars?
any suggestions for this purchase?
thanks in advance.
description:
Giovanna Cuomo wheels in a black finish. These wheels are drilled with a 5x112 and 5x4.5(114.3) bolt patterns and are 20"x8.5". The offset is +35. They will fit many different automobiles.
If I do get these, would i need the install the newest sway bars?
any suggestions for this purchase?
thanks in advance.
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From: Vancouver, BC
Now: '04 C320 Evolution Coupe Previous: VW GTI 1.8T
I'm looking at some BBS LM replicas 19x8.5 and 245/35/19 all around.
Running stock suspension ('04 C320 Coupe) and may consider TEIN basic in the future. My guess is that the front is too wide? TIA
Running stock suspension ('04 C320 Coupe) and may consider TEIN basic in the future. My guess is that the front is too wide? TIA
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From: Jakarta
1996 MB E320 & 2010 Nissan Elgrand
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C230K SportCoupe
I just installed new wheels on my C coupe. They are 18x8 with 225/40/18 tires. But, I hear an extended clicking sound from both rear wheels when I drive at ~10km/h which turns into a ticking sound as I drive faster. Is my tire size wrong? I have seen people here put wider rear tires on same size or bigger rims. The offset of my rims is ET 35 which seems to be correct. Except for the rims, my car is bone stock.
Did anyone see this problem before?
Did anyone see this problem before?
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C230K SportCoupe
Thanks bumpnzx3, that's probably it. The parking brake pedal does feel a bit tighter than usual when I apply it. I had the parking brake on while installing the rear wheels & I did get an unusual click & jerk when I released it after I was done.
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From: Westwood, NJ
2004 Civic Si. FWD for the Win!
Assuming that the bolts are the problem, just have a shop grind them down a bit so that they clear. No need to buy new bolts if it's just a minor amount that needs to be taken off.
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From: STL
W203 C230SS
the fact that they are the stock bolts doesn't really matter. different brands of wheels have the bolt holes drilled to different depths.
you could grind them down a little. i decided to get new ones because i would rather not cut corners. that, and i know my luck- somehow i would manage to screw the threads up and have to buy new bolts anyway.
you could grind them down a little. i decided to get new ones because i would rather not cut corners. that, and i know my luck- somehow i would manage to screw the threads up and have to buy new bolts anyway.
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From: CT
2003 EVO 8 612whp(sold) 2005 c55 amg R35 GTR
