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W203/CL203 Aftermarket Wheel Thread - All you want to know
02-26-2009, 02:26 AM
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Sick wheels! Great find! I think these are a copy of the BBS LM.
I don't have wheels yet on my W203. I've been doing some reading and i'm almost sure these will NOT fit. The offset is different. Based on what I have read, Offset on our W203's are 32 or 35. Unless you decide to do a widebody.. I'm sure someone else will chime in.
I wish these were avail for W203. I'd buy these in a Heartbeat.
I don't have wheels yet on my W203. I've been doing some reading and i'm almost sure these will NOT fit. The offset is different. Based on what I have read, Offset on our W203's are 32 or 35. Unless you decide to do a widebody.. I'm sure someone else will chime in.
I wish these were avail for W203. I'd buy these in a Heartbeat.
I think they will fit, but u need spacers.
02-26-2009, 02:37 AM
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fitting wheels on the w203 is kinda tricky especially if yours is an 05-07 with the bbk up front. With those offsets you'll need to run at least a 10mm spacer up front and that's still not guaranteed to clear the front 05-07 brake. Now if you plan to use coilovers to lower your car, you'll need even bigger spacers. If you do all that then fender work will definitely need to be done.
That wheel is similar to the BBS LM but without a step lip.
If you do happen to get these and make them fit, let us know, i wouldnt mind getting a set either...
That wheel is similar to the BBS LM but without a step lip.
If you do happen to get these and make them fit, let us know, i wouldnt mind getting a set either...
02-26-2009, 04:24 AM
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i believe that hub bore is correct. you would need a pretty good sized spacer though. i'm not a fan of spacers, but a lot of people run them with no problems. just buy a hubcentric spacer to be sure you don't have vibration issues.
02-26-2009, 04:48 AM
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we should set up a group buy if they really fit.
Perhap, we can ask them to custom it for us. hahah
02-26-2009, 10:23 AM
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Can anyone else chime in?? i dont mind running spacers, i've heard lots of good things about the hubcentric ones, so im not so worried about that. I just want to know if it can be done with just that
! So the higher the number of the offset, the larger spacer we'll need? 
02-26-2009, 10:44 AM
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well, as far as i know, offset is the distance that the wheel mounting surface is from the centerline of the wheel, so my understanding is that if the offset it larger, there needs to be a spacer in there to make sure that the inside of the wheel isnt touching the inside surface of the wheel well, etc... am i right, anyone?
02-26-2009, 12:56 PM
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So, if i were to get these wheels, and run a 10mm spacer all around, lets say, would i be in danger of rubbing the calipers, or the fenders? BTW, its an '05 230 SS with the stock bbk up front, stock suspension
I figure 10mm spacer, would "bring the offset down" to 35 up front and 38 in the rear may fit, right?
I figure 10mm spacer, would "bring the offset down" to 35 up front and 38 in the rear may fit, right?
02-26-2009, 01:06 PM
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the best solution would be to contact the seller and make sure they will fit (with 10mm spaces)...
btw the same sellers have a set of wheels with 35mm offset and hes saying that they are available with 40+ offset upon request... so try to ask maybe they can make 35mm offset for you.
btw the same sellers have a set of wheels with 35mm offset and hes saying that they are available with 40+ offset upon request... so try to ask maybe they can make 35mm offset for you.
02-26-2009, 01:27 PM
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http://www.jkcracing.com/product_inf...ducts_id=44902
ok, how about this one?? it says 18x8.5 et35 so i should be good, right?
Only thing is i would have to get 8.5 all around, no more staggered.... will that make a lot of diff?
ok, how about this one?? it says 18x8.5 et35 so i should be good, right?
Only thing is i would have to get 8.5 all around, no more staggered.... will that make a lot of diff?
02-26-2009, 01:42 PM
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they should fit..
no more staggered means that front wheels and rear wheels have the same width now.. the depth of both front and rear wheels lips will be the same... its a cosmetic difference...
no more staggered means that front wheels and rear wheels have the same width now.. the depth of both front and rear wheels lips will be the same... its a cosmetic difference...
02-26-2009, 01:46 PM
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Thanks for providing the diagram Glyn.
Randy, the price is quite significant. $282.99 per wheel = $1131.96 Plus shipping. Ebay price is $894 Shipped. Extra $$$ could be goin towards rubbers. I would do what HellsAngel said. Contact the Ebay seller. Looks like these wheels are pretty generic now that you provided the website of the other seller. You can prob call this company as well. http://www.mirowheels.com/279.html You can check fitment options with Miro and contact the ebay seller if they can get you the fitment you need.
Keep us posted. I might be interested also.
Randy, the price is quite significant. $282.99 per wheel = $1131.96 Plus shipping. Ebay price is $894 Shipped. Extra $$$ could be goin towards rubbers. I would do what HellsAngel said. Contact the Ebay seller. Looks like these wheels are pretty generic now that you provided the website of the other seller. You can prob call this company as well. http://www.mirowheels.com/279.html You can check fitment options with Miro and contact the ebay seller if they can get you the fitment you need.
Keep us posted. I might be interested also.
02-26-2009, 03:40 PM
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Well, i called miro directly and also spoke to 2 other wheel shops and its pretty much a no go on those... The offset is just too much, there is no way im going to get them to fit. I guess plan b is either ASA gt1s from tire rack, or mrr gt1s.....
02-26-2009, 05:16 PM
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all of this fitment info is in the wheel thread, which i'm sure is where this thread will eventually get merged to.
a w203 with bbk needs between et32 and et27 on an 8.5" wheel to clear the front caliper. close to et35 is ideal for the rear with a 9.5" wheel.
02-26-2009, 05:24 PM
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I'm sorry, the wheels are et28 and not et35. Thanks for the info!
02-27-2009, 11:34 AM
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Offset: 45 mm front 48 mm rear ( These will only fit the new C class 2008 and up C300 and C350 non AMG )
02-27-2009, 02:18 PM
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It's known as a W204 & comes in numerous other engine configurations in ROW
02-27-2009, 02:51 PM
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02-27-2009, 02:58 PM
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Jeffrey,
The only manufacturer website that offers these wheels is Miro. You can prob call them and ask if 19's are avail. It does not list sizes on their site. Randy already called Miro and it sounds like the offset will not fit our W203. Unless you have something in mind that would make them fit! Share
The only manufacturer website that offers these wheels is Miro. You can prob call them and ask if 19's are avail. It does not list sizes on their site. Randy already called Miro and it sounds like the offset will not fit our W203. Unless you have something in mind that would make them fit! Share
