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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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2011 C63 AMG
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W206 PHEV AMG
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C230 Sport
Due to the seller rushing me for a good deal, I feel like I cant search the forums for the answer relatively fast enough today since Im at work, but he is selling
19x8 et 20
19x9.5 et 20
for $689 shipped brand new
I know those are some aggressive offsets, but can I do it? I figure I prolly neeed to stretch the tire to a 255 maybe 245 in the back? Just want your thoughts..thanks!
19x8 et 20
19x9.5 et 20
for $689 shipped brand new
I know those are some aggressive offsets, but can I do it? I figure I prolly neeed to stretch the tire to a 255 maybe 245 in the back? Just want your thoughts..thanks!
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From: Diamond Bar, CA
W206 PHEV AMG
Due to the seller rushing me for a good deal, I feel like I cant search the forums for the answer relatively fast enough today since Im at work, but he is selling
19x8 et 20
19x9.5 et 20
for $689 shipped brand new
I know those are some aggressive offsets, but can I do it? I figure I prolly neeed to stretch the tire to a 255 maybe 245 in the back? Just want your thoughts..thanks!
19x8 et 20
19x9.5 et 20
for $689 shipped brand new
I know those are some aggressive offsets, but can I do it? I figure I prolly neeed to stretch the tire to a 255 maybe 245 in the back? Just want your thoughts..thanks!
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From: Diamond Bar, CA
W206 PHEV AMG
How about THESE, 5x112; will they fit my W209? my W203?
please learn the offset and width as well as the centerbore before searching for your wheels.
the above linked are Audi A6 wheels. They may have same pattern, but not center bore.
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me: 2015 SL400 & 2015 ML400; wife: 2022 GLC Coupe; daughter: 2017 GLC SUV
sorry Frank...the combination of your knowledge of this subject and my complete lack of comprehension of it make all too simple to just ask you on every set of wheels i find. I'll stop doing that. Is it safe to say that if i limited my search to OEM wheels that those from w203's and w209's are the only ones that would fit both cars? (I'm assuming w203 wheels fit a w209 and vice-versa)
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From: Llandudno, Cape Town, South Africa
late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
I'm fitting C55 style wheels to my car right now. As you know my car is 15mm lower than American standard & all SA cars seem lower in the nose than US cars. It will look fine. The dumped look is not for everyone & most cars on this forum are too low in the tail for good aerodynamics. FrankW & splinter have their cars correct. Just do it & enjoy.
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W206 PHEV AMG
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CL500
Help with CL500 Staggered Wheels setup
Help with CL500 Staggered Wheels setup
Am I going to have issues with the rear 275/35-19 with an offset of 47mm? Is it going to rub the fender? Will I need to get the fender roll? You know of any place in Seattle/Tacoma that would roll the fender? Thx for any feedbacks.
I'm planning going with this setup:
Offset: 46mm Backspacing: 6.61" Bolt Pattern: 5-112
Rec. Tire Size: 245/40-19
Weight: 31.5lbs.
Offset: 47mm Backspacing: 7.12" Bolt Pattern: 5-112
Rec. Tire Size: 275/35-19
Weight: 32.0lbs.
Am I going to have issues with the rear 275/35-19 with an offset of 47mm? Is it going to rub the fender? Will I need to get the fender roll? You know of any place in Seattle/Tacoma that would roll the fender? Thx for any feedbacks.
I'm planning going with this setup:
Front Fitment
19x8.5 Offset: 46mm Backspacing: 6.61" Bolt Pattern: 5-112
Rec. Tire Size: 245/40-19
Weight: 31.5lbs.
Optional Rear Fitment
19x9.5 Offset: 47mm Backspacing: 7.12" Bolt Pattern: 5-112
Rec. Tire Size: 275/35-19
Weight: 32.0lbs.
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From: Bulgaria, Sofia
W209 CLK 280
I've recently purchased the "Dezent U" wheels.
5x112, ET35, 16", 7.5" wide for my winter tyres.
Had to change the wheel bolts. My AMG bolts were (L39,12x1.5;R;17); the new ones that came with the wheels were (L30, 12x1.5;C;17) - Cone heads instead of rounded and with 9mm shorter. You should be very careful with the bolts.
Just a note: The Dezent wheels don't come with a Mercedes Hub Cap, i simply used my AMG hub caps that fitted perfectly.
5x112, ET35, 16", 7.5" wide for my winter tyres.
Had to change the wheel bolts. My AMG bolts were (L39,12x1.5;R;17); the new ones that came with the wheels were (L30, 12x1.5;C;17) - Cone heads instead of rounded and with 9mm shorter. You should be very careful with the bolts.
Just a note: The Dezent wheels don't come with a Mercedes Hub Cap, i simply used my AMG hub caps that fitted perfectly.
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From: Bulgaria, Sofia
W209 CLK 280
Please accept my apologies. I overlooked and thought this is an universal thread where you discuss aftermarket wheels for all models as they usually are not exact replicas. Most of the aftermarket wheels are manufactured with very limited number of ET options. Please feel free to delete my post should you decide so.
Best wishes,
Liloff
Best wishes,
Liloff
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From: Seaford, Delawhere
2002 C240
Im thinking of putting these wheels on my 02 c240. My car is not lowered and I dont plan on lowering it either (for comfort reasons 
), so I want to go with 18's to keep the car closer to the stock ride height. On TSW's website, they are saying 18x8s in the front and 18x8.5s in the back. Will I need spacers for the back? Sorry, Im very new with custom wheels, as I have never bought any before so thats why the last question. Thanks for your guys time!
), so I want to go with 18's to keep the car closer to the stock ride height. On TSW's website, they are saying 18x8s in the front and 18x8.5s in the back. Will I need spacers for the back? Sorry, Im very new with custom wheels, as I have never bought any before so thats why the last question. Thanks for your guys time!
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From: Llandudno, Cape Town, South Africa
late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
Im thinking of putting these wheels on my 02 c240. My car is not lowered and I dont plan on lowering it either (for comfort reasons ), so I want to go with 18's to keep the car closer to the stock ride height. On TSW's website, they are saying 18x8s in the front and 18x8.5s in the back. Will I need spacers for the back? Sorry, Im very new with custom wheels, as I have never bought any before so thats why the last question. Thanks for your guys time!
), so I want to go with 18's to keep the car closer to the stock ride height. On TSW's website, they are saying 18x8s in the front and 18x8.5s in the back. Will I need spacers for the back? Sorry, Im very new with custom wheels, as I have never bought any before so thats why the last question. Thanks for your guys time!Remember to select tyres that will give you a rolling circumference within about 2% of standard. Max 235 front 245 to 265 max rear. Tirerack website gives you revs per mile under "SPECS" for all tyre makes they stock & sizes. 1010 Tires also have size calculators that will let you play around
Good luck
Last edited by Glyn M Ruck; Jan 8, 2010 at 07:17 PM.
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From: Seaford, Delawhere
2002 C240
In an ET 32 offset they will fit perfectly - no spacers required 8" front 8.5" rear.
Remember to select tyres that will give you a rolling circumference within about 2% of standard. Max 235 front 245 to 265 max rear. Tirerack website gives you revs per mile under "SPECS" for all tyre makes they stock & sizes. 1010 Tires also have size calculators that will let you play around
Good luck
Remember to select tyres that will give you a rolling circumference within about 2% of standard. Max 235 front 245 to 265 max rear. Tirerack website gives you revs per mile under "SPECS" for all tyre makes they stock & sizes. 1010 Tires also have size calculators that will let you play around
Good luck
Thanks a lot man.
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From: Llandudno, Cape Town, South Africa
late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
BTW - I personally think that 265 is pushing it on that rim size - It will work & be more comfortable because it balloons the sidewall a little. I would not exceed 255. A 265 really needs a 9" rim for maximum stability. - Your call.
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From: Llandudno, Cape Town, South Africa
late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
Please do not stretch undersized tyres onto a wider rim to stop rubbing. I know a lot of people do it. IMHO it looks crap. It is all wrong for the tyre construction & can lead to failure. It is uncomfortable as hell because there is no give in the sidewall.
Your fronts as discussed will be perfect.
Last edited by Glyn M Ruck; Jan 9, 2010 at 07:49 AM.
