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W203/CL203 Aftermarket Wheel Thread - All you want to know
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W206 PHEV AMG
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Thanks for the info. Seller did not provide any bolts. Can I use stock bolts if no spacer is needed?
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i have the normal length RAD bolts for my RE set. I'll measure it and let you know the length.
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2002 c32
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w203 M111 E20 ML EVO
17 vs 19
225/45/R17 + 245/40/R17 Vs 225/35/R19 + 245/30/R19
I think 17 has a smoother ride and more cornering handling but 19 looks hotter and sits lower with eibach springs, any opinions ? and shall i use 255 instead of 245 on the 19 ?
I think 17 has a smoother ride and more cornering handling but 19 looks hotter and sits lower with eibach springs, any opinions ? and shall i use 255 instead of 245 on the 19 ?
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C32 AMG
I am planning on upgrading my stock 17" 03' C32 wheels to 18" (would be the C55 stock wheels(most likely) or CLK 500 18" Style III's). I want to lower it with these Vogtland Springs: http://tinyurl.com/p3xej6 . As for shocks and struts I want to upgrade to Bilstein Sport Shocks/Struts - http://tinyurl.com/pm5av6 and http://tinyurl.com/pfa6kn
Any extra parts I need to get? Fitment issues? Can I install springs and shocks/struts with the stock 17" wheels while I hunt for wheels? Thanks in advance!
Any extra parts I need to get? Fitment issues? Can I install springs and shocks/struts with the stock 17" wheels while I hunt for wheels? Thanks in advance!
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anybody running 10" wide wheels in the back?
Well, finally after researching which wheels to go with , i got shot down 
Lorenzos WL18 are discontinued and 4 wheel stores that were carrying them, dont have any pieces left for me to even put a set together. Anyway , over the weekend i found a local used set of similar looking wheels, only problem is , they are 10" wide in the back with 45ET , i hope 5mm spacer will fix the problem , becasue without it the wheel is touching inner side of the wheel well. Quick question Benz peeps, the seller states that these are MB custom made, what vehicle were they made for? 
And ofcourse , they will be fixed up powder coated black, including lips
Lorenzos WL18 are discontinued and 4 wheel stores that were carrying them, dont have any pieces left for me to even put a set together. Anyway , over the weekend i found a local used set of similar looking wheels, only problem is , they are 10" wide in the back with 45ET , i hope 5mm spacer will fix the problem , becasue without it the wheel is touching inner side of the wheel well. Quick question Benz peeps, the seller states that these are MB custom made, what vehicle were they made for? 
And ofcourse , they will be fixed up powder coated black, including lips
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c230
wow. i literally have another tab open right now deciding to buy the wl18 or not...i guess that a not.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...de-thread.html
starting post... hes running a fat tire too. but didnt give offset.
i would think 5-10mm would fix you up.(if there is an issue at all) but then you will be about 5-10 mm further out than a 9.5+35
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...de-thread.html
starting post... hes running a fat tire too. but didnt give offset.
i would think 5-10mm would fix you up.(if there is an issue at all) but then you will be about 5-10 mm further out than a 9.5+35
Last edited by ChokuDorian; Aug 16, 2009 at 09:02 PM.
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c230
bigger sidewall will always have better ride.
what widths and offsets? how low are you, do you have room to run 255? the more you stagger your tire size the more your car will want to understeer, generally. idk of any reason you should switch from 245-255...unless you just want to
did you use same brand/model tires on 17's and 19's?
what widths and offsets? how low are you, do you have room to run 255? the more you stagger your tire size the more your car will want to understeer, generally. idk of any reason you should switch from 245-255...unless you just want to
did you use same brand/model tires on 17's and 19's?
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been there done that.
19x8.5 et28 and 19x10 et35. Carlsson 1/16 BE. one you posted are replicas of the 1/16.
about the same as my LM 19x9.5 et27 rear.
request sent to have this merged with the wheel thread.
19x8.5 et28 and 19x10 et35. Carlsson 1/16 BE. one you posted are replicas of the 1/16.
about the same as my LM 19x9.5 et27 rear.
request sent to have this merged with the wheel thread.
Last edited by FrankW; Aug 16, 2009 at 10:24 PM.
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I rather have reps with no letters and run the MB caps then reps with idiotic letters "i.e. AMC, Carllson...
