FrankW

Higher the offset/ high the number of the offset the less of spacing/the wheel gets closer to the hub. The lower the offset the more the wheel sticks out.

Highest you can go is 37 on 17x7.5 and that is the stock c32 offset for the front. And this is with a rim design that has no lip with the spokes pushed to the lip

Glyn M Ruck

+1 - with offsets in the 40's you will require spacers.

SkankZ

Oh really? That's not bad. I just thought it would be impossible to put on. Time to experiment.

190Benz

Hi guys!

I want to know if 8,5J x 19 ET25 and 9,5J x 19 ET28 will fit my 2005 w203?

I had 8.5 x 19 ET23 up front with my lemans and those were flush with a little poke. But i want to know if the rear will fit.

phister

They'll fit fine.

Peydidy

I need some advise. I am going to pick up some BBS LM's within the next week or so and I am stuck on if I should go with the Hyper Silver or the Gun Metal ones. I Have a pewter C230 and I am not sure which will look nicest on it. Let me Know! Also anyone who has any pics of any BBS lms on any pewter mercedes or any on any w203 would be greatly appreciated! thanks (First one is Hyper silver second one is gun metal) /script><noscript></noscript>

ahmadk

I say gunmetal ...

FrankW

ask and you shall receive. mine and Rareamg's car. yes, we do have the same bodykit.

mine post color change


pre color change. yes, i've had 19" LM as well.



rareamg's pre-color change


post color change

91RS

Gunmetal!

190Benz

Bought me a set of 19" cls wheels today.
And they fit nicely over the amg brakes of a w203.

Will i have the first w203 on 19" cls amg wheels?
8,5jx19x et25
9,5jx19x et28

(Stole the picture)

glocati

my pants just got shorter...

Peydidy

Your pics was so much help! It really gave me an idea of how my cars going to look like with LM's and i love it! Cant wait to get them. Thanks!

190Benz

Guys, help me out.

Should i leave my wheels silver or go for a all black theme?
My car is 040 black with tinted windows and amg kit. It's on old pic i used.

C230 Mulac

go for the black, looks good

drtyjrzy

I agree. I painted my stock wheels black to use them as a winter set. black car with black wheels is nice. even my summer wheels have matte black in them (18" Lorenzo L21). but it's ultimately up to you. ever since I put my winter wheels on ive had the urge to black out all my chrome trim.

carfreak1234

I've been thinking about a gloss black powdercoat on the stock rims rather than matte. whatcha think?

Peydidy

If you black the wheels out like that I think you should keep the Mercedes sign on the center cap the color it is or a different color so its still noticeable. Other wise I think it would look great! Good luck.

drtyjrzy

I bought black carbon fiber center caps (3m cf not real) for like 32 bucks off eBay. I have some black cf vinyl on the interior too, but they had black too. that way the star is still chrome, and against all the black it really pops. I did the wheels in a gloss black and clear coat. it's not bad, but I'm gonna do matte black for next year. I like the matte black / gloss black contrast. not to mention matte black is much easier to paint, my gloss job was not perfect. if you want to give it a trial run do them in plasi dip. it will give you a matte black look and if you don't like it you can peel it off.

C230 Mulac

Yeah definitely keep the MB emblem standing out. I just put my stock wheels back on and am selling the others until I get a new set. I was planning on powder coating them black and purchasing a set of gloss black center caps with the chrome star. It gives it a nice little accent as opposed to just making it all black.

a3i

I like the classic clean silver wheels look

Bill B C320

Hey guys. I know i'm new here, but I'm wondering which wheels I should put on my 2001 C320 in silver. I have seen two different wheels that caught
my eye for both the price, and looks. If you have any other suggestions, I was hoping to be around $1000-$1200 by the time I'm done.

I was looking at either of these (both are 18"): (neither are my pictures)


or these



Here's a link to a picture of my car:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/5445246...in/photostream

Peydidy

I think the first ones would look clean on your car

Bill B C320

Thanks, what size tire should I use:
Front rims- 18 x 8.5
Rear rims- 18 x 9.5

C230 Mulac

In my opinion the best setup is:

Front: 225/40/18
Rear: 255/35/18

That's what I have on my 18s, same widths as yours.

Bill B C320

How's the ride? I also just found another set of a different style for the same price... Which do you think looks better?

http://www.usarim.com/mercedes-wheel...ms-p-1230.html