FrankW

no.

LAMB09

Hey when you say shorter bolts, do you know what size I would need exactly? I have the factory 16's on right now with the factory bolts.

FrankW

no. depends on your wheels.

Evimero230

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!

FrankW

NO.

eddieo45

How about THESE, 5x112; will they fit my W209? my W203?

FrankW

NO.

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.

eddieo45

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)

laneshift

Hello everyone. I'll soon be putting c55 rims on my c240. They'll fit, but I'm not sure if I can lower the car or not. How goofy will it look?

Thanks.

drb930

Like this!
You can go as low as you want, they dont even come close to rubbing.

Glyn M Ruck

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.

AnimC32

I will be installing C55 OEM's on to my C32 along with some Vogtland lowering springs. Any extra hardware I will need to find or it will all just bolt on?

FrankW

it'll be fine. you can also use the stock bolts.

mycl500

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:

19x8.5
Offset: 46mm Backspacing: 6.61" Bolt Pattern: 5-112
Rec. Tire Size: 245/40-19
Weight: 31.5lbs.


19x9.5
Offset: 47mm Backspacing: 7.12" Bolt Pattern: 5-112
Rec. Tire Size: 275/35-19
Weight: 32.0lbs.

Liloff

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.

XsuperbeeX

in the wrong section?

bdgdl08

Beautiful wheels, and I always love pictures of a w208... but this is the w203 section.

Liloff

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

bdgdl08

no worries man. Very nice car!

kylec240

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!

Glyn M Ruck

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

kylec240

Thanks a lot man.

Glyn M Ruck

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.

kylec240

Man sorry but I meant 18x9.5's on the rear. Does that change me from having to get spacers? and will the wider tire be better for that?

Glyn M Ruck

You will not need spacers. With ET32 offset & 9.5" you will have to watch that you don't rub on the outside rear fender. As a guide the AMG C55 rear wheel is a 18 X 8.5 ET37 which centers that wheel very well in the wheelarch with good clearance front of wheel & back of wheel. Remember as the positive offset number reduces - eg 32 vs 37 the wheel sticks out more & more. See offsets 101 on the TSW website by my South African friend. You can safely fit 265 tyres on a 9.5" rim. I suggest you find out what offsets TSW can provide a 5 X 112 BCD - 66.56 centerbore - 18X9.5 Indy 500 wheel. Decide on tyres & do a rear test fit to ensure no rubbing. Rubbing is very dependent on sidewall design of the selected tyre.

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.