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W203/CL203 Aftermarket Wheel Thread - All you want to know
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From: Diamond Bar, CA
W206 PHEV AMG
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05.C230K.SS
i think its customary to get a drop first then slap on wheels...also imo
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2007 C230 SS
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05 C230K SS (sold), 06 C55 (sold), 08 Yamaha R1 (sold), 16 X5M
well not much in handling for the every day driver...i dont drive my 4 cyl on a track or at crazy speeds (as long as it takes to reach them) around corners...
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From: NorCal
'02 CL203 M111
the gap wouldn't change that much because the overall diameter is the just few mm bigger. you just get the more rim less tire look. after SEVERAL sets of 19" I went back to 18" I'm more than happy with the 18" performance and the 16+lbs I saved because the wheel i choose vs the previous already light weight forged 19".
here was one of my 19" the ride height on this was adjusted lower than with the 18" btw.
and here's my current 18"
here was one of my 19" the ride height on this was adjusted lower than with the 18" btw.
and here's my current 18"
BTW nice BBS.
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New HRE/Dymag wheels!
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wheels fitment
My car is 2007 benz C230 Sport.
Can 19" MRR GT1 fit to my car?
19 x 8.5 front; 19 x 9.5 rear
offset 35mm for front and rear
5 x112
And also, can they mount with Toyo Proxes 4 tires?
225/35/19 and 265/30/19????
Thanks
Can 19" MRR GT1 fit to my car?
19 x 8.5 front; 19 x 9.5 rear
offset 35mm for front and rear
5 x112
And also, can they mount with Toyo Proxes 4 tires?
225/35/19 and 265/30/19????
Thanks
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From: Chicago, IL
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Just got my 06 C230 in White. just wondering what kinda wheels would look good on a white C230 sedan???
Any input?? want to get a clean look... silver wheels or blk wheels with lip? Anyone out there with White C230 sedans plz post your rides,,..or any links to wheel websites that you have used......Thanks
Any input?? want to get a clean look... silver wheels or blk wheels with lip? Anyone out there with White C230 sedans plz post your rides,,..or any links to wheel websites that you have used......Thanks
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06' C230
Newbie Rim Question
Hey, Sorry im new to this, so my mistake if i post this in the wrong section.
I currently drive a 2006 C230 Stock Wheel and Suspension. I want to get some new rims, and looking into some 19x8.5 SSR GT3 5x112 et.38, My question was.
Will i need to get a new suspension in order for these rims to fit? Or can i just put them on with my stock suspension. I'm plannning to put some coilovers or HR springs but not anytime soon (gotta save up $$).
And also, What kind of tires do i need for these rims to fit?
Anyone know of any installers in the BayArea, SF?
Thank You.
I currently drive a 2006 C230 Stock Wheel and Suspension. I want to get some new rims, and looking into some 19x8.5 SSR GT3 5x112 et.38, My question was.
Will i need to get a new suspension in order for these rims to fit? Or can i just put them on with my stock suspension. I'm plannning to put some coilovers or HR springs but not anytime soon (gotta save up $$).
And also, What kind of tires do i need for these rims to fit?
Anyone know of any installers in the BayArea, SF?
Thank You.
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From: Las Vegas, NV
C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan
Hey, Sorry im new to this, so my mistake if i post this in the wrong section.
I currently drive a 2006 C230 Stock Wheel and Suspension. I want to get some new rims, and looking into some 19x8.5 SSR GT3 5x112 et.38, My question was.
Will i need to get a new suspension in order for these rims to fit? Or can i just put them on with my stock suspension. I'm plannning to put some coilovers or HR springs but not anytime soon (gotta save up $$).
And also, What kind of tires do i need for these rims to fit?
Anyone know of any installers in the BayArea, SF?
Thank You.
I currently drive a 2006 C230 Stock Wheel and Suspension. I want to get some new rims, and looking into some 19x8.5 SSR GT3 5x112 et.38, My question was.
Will i need to get a new suspension in order for these rims to fit? Or can i just put them on with my stock suspension. I'm plannning to put some coilovers or HR springs but not anytime soon (gotta save up $$).
And also, What kind of tires do i need for these rims to fit?
Anyone know of any installers in the BayArea, SF?
Thank You.
I've read through it and from what i can tell from your specs, it should fit fine on your car. However, i'm not pro when it comes to wheels like some are around here.
What does the "et.38" mean? I'm assuming the mm displacement (or something like that)? from what i read it should basically be between 32 and 35??
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From: Austin, TX
07 C230 (sold) 2009 E63 AMG (SOLD), 2015 E 63 AMG S
Brand: ALT Brabus Reps
Style: monoblocks type 243
Color: Black w/ polished lip
Size: 19x8.5- 19x9.5
NEED HELP FINDING LOWERING SPRINGS.. My benz is sitting too high!
HELPPP!!
Style: monoblocks type 243
Color: Black w/ polished lip
Size: 19x8.5- 19x9.5
NEED HELP FINDING LOWERING SPRINGS.. My benz is sitting too high!
HELPPP!!
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05.C230K.SS
honestly it looks aiite wit ur stock sports suspension...maybe only a gap in the front but prob not much in the back
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try going on here they have H R springs and coilovers, depending on how much you want to spend. Click http://www.myhotmercedes.com/
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
I don't think you'll be happy with the drop that H&R's will give you. I'd highly suggest going with, at minimum, TEIN Basic's to get your ride height exactly where you want it.
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From: Llandudno, Cape Town, South Africa
late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
I'm not considering "looks" in my comments above - only handling with the correct attitude.
Drex, FrankW & Splinter are all people that, from photos I've seen, have their cars set in the close to correct nose down attitude - but they are all modified & were set up by people that know what they are doing. There are a lot of modded cars that are too far down in the tail. Might look good - but no good for handling
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05.C230K.SS
thanks for the clearification....so sounds like its best to actually get coilovers so you could achieve the height that you want. No wonder its recommended to get a drop first before even considering a set of wheels for that reason...
now once the 19"s are slapped on with stock suspension, the back wouldn't have any gap, but with the coilovers, it would lower it even more? wouldnt there be a chance of rubbing? and the front as well?
now once the 19"s are slapped on with stock suspension, the back wouldn't have any gap, but with the coilovers, it would lower it even more? wouldnt there be a chance of rubbing? and the front as well?
If the pic of your car is accurate - no load in the tail - then from a handling & aerodynamic perspective your car is too high in the nose allowing too much air under the car & effecting high speed stability. I notice this on a lot of American cars including standard, sport & modified. The .27 CD on these cars is achieved with the nose down & tail up. The standard set up on South African cars ex factory - both standard & sport package is nose down which is correct. While I can understand people with modded suspension fouling this up I don't understand why so many standard cars are so high in the nose. My car is a standard Elegance with 45,000 Kms on it so there is no suspension sag with age & it runs lower in the nose than yours with sport suspension.
I'm not considering "looks" in my comments above - only handling with the correct attitude.
Drex, FrankW & Splinter are all people that, from photos I've seen, have their cars set in the close to correct nose down attitude - but they are all modified & were set up by people that know what they are doing. There are a lot of modded cars that are too far down in the tail. Might look good - but no good for handling
I'm not considering "looks" in my comments above - only handling with the correct attitude.
Drex, FrankW & Splinter are all people that, from photos I've seen, have their cars set in the close to correct nose down attitude - but they are all modified & were set up by people that know what they are doing. There are a lot of modded cars that are too far down in the tail. Might look good - but no good for handling
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late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
thanks for the clearification....so sounds like its best to actually get coilovers so you could achieve the height that you want. No wonder its recommended to get a drop first before even considering a set of wheels for that reason...
now once the 19"s are slapped on with stock suspension, the back wouldn't have any gap, but with the coilovers, it would lower it even more? wouldnt there be a chance of rubbing? and the front as well?
now once the 19"s are slapped on with stock suspension, the back wouldn't have any gap, but with the coilovers, it would lower it even more? wouldnt there be a chance of rubbing? and the front as well?
I think he can come down in the front but hope it doesn't rub over a bump with the wheels turned. He might end up having to raise the tail slighly to get the attitude of the car aerodynamically correct. I don't know what his wheel offsets are but he can always roll the wheel arches. It's rubbing on the inside that gives you little place to go & I hate spacers.
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05.C230K.SS
so 18"s save all the problems...
except they dont look at nice..
but good for performance
except they dont look at nice..
but good for performance
BlkBenz8 is going to have to be carefull with his car. On 19" you have so little space to play with but at least he will be able to adjust properly with CO's. I would always do brakes & suspension first & then get wheels that work.
I think he can come down in the front but hope it doesn't rub over a bump with the wheels turned. He might end up having to raise the tail slighly to get the attitude of the car aerodynamically correct. I don't know what his wheel offsets are but he can always roll the wheel arches. It's rubbing on the inside that gives you little place to go & I hate spacers.
I think he can come down in the front but hope it doesn't rub over a bump with the wheels turned. He might end up having to raise the tail slighly to get the attitude of the car aerodynamically correct. I don't know what his wheel offsets are but he can always roll the wheel arches. It's rubbing on the inside that gives you little place to go & I hate spacers.
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