lol look damn good man!!! 19" Right? any rubbing/touching problems?
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From: South O.C.
C280
I have the same question. I cant fit a hair between the spoke and caliper. I do 150/ 160 MPH on the Autobahn alot and im worried about high speed corners and wheel flexing. There is about 3/4" clearance between strut and rim so im not worried there. If they clear the caliper should I be worried or just do 10MM in the front to be safe???? I might just put them on the wifes 06 C230.
Pics below
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From: South O.C.
C280
Hey Frank,
BTW.. I test fitted those 19x9 with 35 offset on my C280 and they fit fine. Took them for a drive and even on a full U-Turn there was no rubbing. The tire size are 245/35/19. If I pick these up i'm thinking on switching the tires to 235/35/19. Do you think it has anything to do with the fact I don't have the sport model MB? My brake calipers are pretty dang dinky!
BTW.. I test fitted those 19x9 with 35 offset on my C280 and they fit fine. Took them for a drive and even on a full U-Turn there was no rubbing. The tire size are 245/35/19. If I pick these up i'm thinking on switching the tires to 235/35/19. Do you think it has anything to do with the fact I don't have the sport model MB? My brake calipers are pretty dang dinky!
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From: Germantown, MD
S550, R350, GL550, ML63 AMG
Thanks, I was torn between these and the CL63 double spoke AMG wheels.
No rubbing. 19x8.5 front w/ 3mm spacer to clear the AMG Brakes,
19x9.5 in the back no rubbing. ET 35 rear / ET 32 front.
I love the wheels. Working on my diffuser project next!
I may switch to a new grill and flat hood badge.
Are there any grills in carbon fiber?
No rubbing. 19x8.5 front w/ 3mm spacer to clear the AMG Brakes,
19x9.5 in the back no rubbing. ET 35 rear / ET 32 front.
I love the wheels. Working on my diffuser project next!
I may switch to a new grill and flat hood badge.
Are there any grills in carbon fiber?
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Joined: Feb 2009
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From: San Francisco
2009 SLK 55 AMG
I believe there are no mass produced carbon grilles out for the w203's yet...
I'm pretty sure it'd have to be a custom job =/
But if anyone finds one I'd like to check it out too~
I'm pretty sure it'd have to be a custom job =/
But if anyone finds one I'd like to check it out too~
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Joined: Feb 2004
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From: NY
2014 E350 4Matic
Well, to answer my question above, I bought the wheels knowing full well that due to the width of the lip, the spokes would not clear my AMG calipers front & rear. I took the wheels to a local machine shop to mill 3mm f & 5mm r off the inside of the spokes, but the wheel experts there (they custom build forged wheels via CAD, etc.) decided that they could simply make me a set of custom spacers out of 6061 since the IForged wheels came with internal centering rings that were apparently custom made for the '06 SLK 350. With the new 225/40/18 and 245/35/18 Yoko S-Drive rubber (that came w/ the wheels), I am almost positive that rubbing will not be an issue.
What do you guys think about the new non-OE offset and possible rubbing?
What do you guys think about the new non-OE offset and possible rubbing?
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From: Diamond Bar, CA
W206 PHEV AMG
the 05-07 sport caliper is around the same size as the C32/55's. However it does have a little odder shape than the 32/55's. I've seen some wheel that clears the 32/55 brakes, but touches the 05-07 sport brakes. best is to try them on as always.
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From: Diamond Bar, CA
W206 PHEV AMG
Hey Frank,
BTW.. I test fitted those 19x9 with 35 offset on my C280 and they fit fine. Took them for a drive and even on a full U-Turn there was no rubbing. The tire size are 245/35/19. If I pick these up i'm thinking on switching the tires to 235/35/19. Do you think it has anything to do with the fact I don't have the sport model MB? My brake calipers are pretty dang dinky!
BTW.. I test fitted those 19x9 with 35 offset on my C280 and they fit fine. Took them for a drive and even on a full U-Turn there was no rubbing. The tire size are 245/35/19. If I pick these up i'm thinking on switching the tires to 235/35/19. Do you think it has anything to do with the fact I don't have the sport model MB? My brake calipers are pretty dang dinky!
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From: Germantown, MD
S550, R350, GL550, ML63 AMG
My stock side skirts were the non AMG sport package ones. I upgraded to the C32 sides years ago. Never went with Rieger cause too much like BMW sides. The New Rieger ones with the Lorinser style cut outs are okay. I might do that in the future.
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From: Germantown, MD
S550, R350, GL550, ML63 AMG
Here's the look I'm going for: (p'shopped)
ANyone know where I can find a grill like this? Made this one in P-shop.
Of course w/ rear carbon diffuser. (also p'shop)
ANyone know where I can find a grill like this? Made this one in P-shop.
Of course w/ rear carbon diffuser. (also p'shop)
