You shouldn't have installed the spacers in the first place. You just needed to find bolts with the correct size. I don't know the correct size, but I'm pretty sure if you STFF here, you''ll find your asnwer OR maybe some members that know will feed you the answer.

Spacers cause vibration especially if those spacers aren't hubcentric

GL

gind down the bolts and remove the spacers.

Thanks. My mistake. That's why I parked it until I get an answer. Someone please chime in.

E1000 who can grind them down? By the way my wheels look like the ones in your sig pic.

Tyre shop may grind them down - not sure what the cost is.
3mm spacers is unlikely to hub-centric, right?
Getting the right bolts is definitely they way to go.

thanks!

Guys I have a few questions-

What problems may I have when it comes to fitment with these wheels?

Does anyone know of a pic thread with c230 sedans with specifically 18's?

What profile tire should I go with? Right now im running 45's with the stock 17's

Lastly how hard is it to paint your calipers because I may paint them black and place a Brembo sticker on the fronts since they are correct?

A machine shop should be able to do it, OR, you should really get new lug bolts. Measure the ones you have now and order some that are slightly shorter.

What a morning.....
Managed to find a pair of 2nd hand hub rings to fit (while I wait for my 4 new ones). Took the front wheels off and noticed that the spacer although cut to the merc bore of 66.56mm did not in fact not have the lip...sugar. These are the ones:http://www.ezaccessory.com/Billet_Hu...di_p/5112f.htm

I have hence re-opened an old spacers thread.

I tried taping the front hubs so that hub rings were snug on the hub. Overall - very little improvement...3 points of note:
1. The fact the rears had no hub rings could be causing the remaining vibration. Any thoughts?
2. Need more tape on the front? Weight not on the hub properly?
3. Bad move not getting the lip....

GGG,

I have 5mm H&R spacers without a hubcentric lip made for Mercedes on the front hubs only. Read my PM or my posts on the thread titled "Will a 3mm spacer...." on how I resolved my vibration.

The only difference is my wheels are Mercedes hubcentric (66.56mm) where your wheels are 74mm. I was able to get away with tape since the difference was maybe 1-2 mm. You should use a hub ring instead of tape for that larger difference.

The only problem I can anticipate is the hub ring having an inner diameter intended for the thicker inner part of the hub where the spacer will be. So, you may have to tape the outer thinner portion of the hub like I did, put the hub ring over the tape, then mount the wheel (spacer previously attached to the wheel).

I know I'm new to the forum... This is the funniest response I've ever seen on a forum.

Ah well - I put my foot in it & felt apolgies in order

what do i risk buying cheap wheels off ebay ?
thx..

should ask in the aftermarket wheel thread. but hopefully frank can chime in.

i don't think there's anything wrong with ebay wheels; unless you try to track them or do road racing or whatevers. they are most likely heavier and easier to damage [?], but they are cheap.

Your life

im a litte confused, what would u buy for a c230 coupe ?

I dont like the first wheel, the second wheel is okay, but I don't like the third either.

well urs (on ur coupe) are like the 3rd.. i less dual spoke thats all !! so its weird that u dont like it....

check out one of the "sponsors" on here- might be sevas but i can't remember. there have been people who's wheel spokes have completely came apart from the outter rim. think about what would happen to you when/if that were to happen.

i'm not saying i completely support a set of $10k HRE's, because i think that's crazy. however- i also think it's equally crazy to trust my car, life, and life of whoever else is around me on a SET of wheels that cost $400. find some middle ground wheels and know they are safe. if you can't afford a decent set of wheels- then you don't need them. just my opinion- and remember what they say about opinions......

yeah i get ur point... the 3rd set is from eurotechluxury ebay store, and if im not mistaking, i saw some recommandations for that store on the aftermarket wheels thread.....
do u know it ?

what about ADR wheels ?

The same thing you risk when picking up the soap in a prison shower with Lexington Steele next to you

I generally would never spend less than 250 per rim. That SHOULD filter out most cheap ebay wheels. Regardless, no matter how reputable the company, any rim can bend or crack. Just make sure the seller is rated well and see if anybody here has bought from them before. There's a reason why most people that want good quality, affordable wheels go to EUROTECK, or other forum sponsors. Just my 2 cents...

so i understand eurotech is not "bad quality" ??

Cintoman is very happy with Eurotech wheels

well its good to hear that...
eurotech wheels are affordable for me... 700$ is pretty cheap.. thx for the info...

No. I considered it....and ended up with a nice set of used genuine AMG wheels for much less, and no worries about quality.
And people think I must have paid a lot! Ha...nope.

Those cheap wheels will bend or break.