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W203/CL203 Aftermarket Wheel Thread - All you want to know
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2002 C5Z06
I just realized these wheels I'm looking at are also available in 19 X 8.5 and 19 X 9.5 with the same offsets. Can I get those to fit? What size tire should I go with if I go that route? These wheels are the only mod I will ever do to the car (don't plan to lower it, grind anything, roll anything etc.)
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W206 PHEV AMG
You can run 10" in the rear without any problems already. All the carlsson 19' are 10" in the rear with et35. 11-12" you will need to pull the fender out. All the wide body you see are custom and most of them does not increase the inner fender width.
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2002 C5Z06
Ok, new plan. Can someone please tell me if these will fit without spacers. If not, what size spacers will I need.
Fronts:
19 x 8.5, 35mm offset, 245/35/19
Rears:
19 X 9.5, 35mm offset, 265/35/19
Sorry, I know all this is probably covered in the thread but I'm new to offsets and spacers and want to make sure I know exactly what I'm doing before I start spending $
Fronts:
19 x 8.5, 35mm offset, 245/35/19
Rears:
19 X 9.5, 35mm offset, 265/35/19
Sorry, I know all this is probably covered in the thread but I'm new to offsets and spacers and want to make sure I know exactly what I'm doing before I start spending $
Last edited by BradtheAg; Nov 19, 2012 at 08:51 PM.
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2004 C240 4matic, 2009 C300 4Matic
What is the width of your existing tires. Whatever it is, for example if its 205mm which is what my stock ones were and you add 5 cm that will make them 255 max...
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From: fort worth, tx
06 C230 SS 6spd
Ok, new plan. Can someone please tell me if these will fit without spacers. If not, what size spacers will I need.
Fronts:
19 x 8.5, 35mm offset, 245/35/19
Rears:
19 X 9.5, 35mm offset, 265/35/19
Sorry, I know all this is probably covered in the thread but I'm new to offsets and spacers and want to make sure I know exactly what I'm doing before I start spending $
Fronts:
19 x 8.5, 35mm offset, 245/35/19
Rears:
19 X 9.5, 35mm offset, 265/35/19
Sorry, I know all this is probably covered in the thread but I'm new to offsets and spacers and want to make sure I know exactly what I'm doing before I start spending $
Offsets are fine depending on wheel design and if you have the larger calipers it might not work.
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C350 Coupe (CL203)
I just put 8.5" and 9.5" ET 35 on my Coupe, sports suspension and brakes.
Fronts cleared caliper ok, but needed 5mm spacers to clear the strut, the rims only had about 2-3mm clearance on their own, with no tyre fitted, it was highly likely that it would rub with tyres.
This meant only 225 on the front, because the 5mm spacers already decreased the clearance to the front and back in the wheel well when on full lock, an additional 5mm from 235's would likely have rubbed.
Up the back i went 255 and seem ok, i had one patch rub on one side only (and that side sits about 3/4 lower for some reason) and it rubbed on the felt inner wheel arch thingy, at the point where the arches change into the bumper - however, the felt inner thing was unhooked from the arches (arches already rolled as stock) - i've clipped it back over the rlled edge now, and it hasn't jumped back off that i know of, so assume ok - 265's would be pushing it at the rear
Fronts cleared caliper ok, but needed 5mm spacers to clear the strut, the rims only had about 2-3mm clearance on their own, with no tyre fitted, it was highly likely that it would rub with tyres.
This meant only 225 on the front, because the 5mm spacers already decreased the clearance to the front and back in the wheel well when on full lock, an additional 5mm from 235's would likely have rubbed.
Up the back i went 255 and seem ok, i had one patch rub on one side only (and that side sits about 3/4 lower for some reason) and it rubbed on the felt inner wheel arch thingy, at the point where the arches change into the bumper - however, the felt inner thing was unhooked from the arches (arches already rolled as stock) - i've clipped it back over the rlled edge now, and it hasn't jumped back off that i know of, so assume ok - 265's would be pushing it at the rear
Last edited by C350_Coupe; Nov 20, 2012 at 06:15 AM. Reason: typo's
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2002 C5Z06
Great info, thanks all. Going with 225/35/19 up front and 255/35/19 in the rear. I'm buying 5mm spacers as well, I have the sport sedan and the caliper looks huge to me.
Last edited by BradtheAg; Nov 20, 2012 at 09:43 AM.
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C350 Coupe (CL203)
you should have about 3mm more clearance than i did, given that yours are ET32 putting 5mm spacers on will push out the fronts 3mm wider ...... here's mine at the front now
and the rear end .....
the front pictures dont show just how close to sticking out past the arches the wheels/tyres are, i will have to get some front shots done some time so it can be seen, on a plus point, it does improve handling/cornering, it feels sharper/more responsive with the increased track
EDIT
Just re-read your post, check the rear profile, not sure if yours was the same setup as mine, but for mine the rears were lower profile, to allow for the greater width, remember that profile is a percentage figure calculated from the tyre width, mine on the rear were 255/30/18 the fronts were 225/35/18, and even stock showd the same split, 245/40/17 and 225/45/17
and the rear end .....
the front pictures dont show just how close to sticking out past the arches the wheels/tyres are, i will have to get some front shots done some time so it can be seen, on a plus point, it does improve handling/cornering, it feels sharper/more responsive with the increased track
EDIT
Just re-read your post, check the rear profile, not sure if yours was the same setup as mine, but for mine the rears were lower profile, to allow for the greater width, remember that profile is a percentage figure calculated from the tyre width, mine on the rear were 255/30/18 the fronts were 225/35/18, and even stock showd the same split, 245/40/17 and 225/45/17
Last edited by C350_Coupe; Nov 20, 2012 at 04:21 PM.
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2002 C5Z06
I had different profiles front/back on a Z06 and it drove me nuts, didn't like the different tire "heights" at all. So I'd like to stay consistent there. Should I look at trying to get 30 in both front and back?
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From: SF Bay Area
2005 C55
19x9et29 10mm spacer et19 3inch outer dish 6inch inner barrel
perfect flush fit
19x10.5et29 4.5 outer dish 6.5inch inner barrel ferfect flush fit
19x11 can fit no problem the only reason I didnt was bc I wanted a 4.5 or bigger dish....
perfect flush fit
19x10.5et29 4.5 outer dish 6.5inch inner barrel ferfect flush fit
19x11 can fit no problem the only reason I didnt was bc I wanted a 4.5 or bigger dish....
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From: Seattle
W209, E46 M3 (dead), S54 swapped E46 Touring
That's perfect greekspec. I'm figuring out my 19x9.5 square setup right now but just looking for a center cap that will match my gun metal colored wheels. Any info guys? All I can find is chrome and black.
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2002 C5Z06
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2002 C5Z06
Got my 19s on finally
Thanks to everyone here for all your help. Final setup 19 x 8.5 front, 19 x 9.5 rear. 225/35/19 front, 255/30/19 rear (Kumho Ecsta). Had to run a 5mm spacer on the front with shorter bolts both front and rear, 30 mm and 24 mm respectively.
Very pleased with the results!
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2005 C230 Sport Sedan
Looking to get a set of Enkei's for the SS. 18x8.5 front 18x9.5 back with et35 all around. I want the wheels to sit flush with the fenders, so should I go for more offset? They also do the 8.5s in +42 and +45.
Last edited by LLUSKYY; Dec 31, 2012 at 04:58 PM.
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From: fort worth, tx
06 C230 SS 6spd
To go more flush you want to go closer to 0 so the +42 & +45 is going the opposite of what you want. +35 is going to be close since you have a SS which has the larger calipers. So they might not fit over the calipers still with the +35. You'll need at least a 8or 10mm spacer to clear depending on the wheel design. Some wheels with a +35 might be able to fit over the calipers and some won't. My 17" spare fits fine but my CCW need spacers. You'll just have to test them to see
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CL203 Coupe
Hey guys, i am looking for some advice to see if these will fit ok.
My car is 2003 mercedes c class sports coupe (CL203), the car currently has the stock 'electra' wheels, 205/55/16 tyres & from what i have looked up the offset is ET37 16x7J.
I have bought some 18" alloys to put on, 225/40/18 tyres, offset is ET37 18x8JJ.
I would like to wheels to sit flush with the fenders, what spacers, bolts etc would i require?
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
My car is 2003 mercedes c class sports coupe (CL203), the car currently has the stock 'electra' wheels, 205/55/16 tyres & from what i have looked up the offset is ET37 16x7J.
I have bought some 18" alloys to put on, 225/40/18 tyres, offset is ET37 18x8JJ.
I would like to wheels to sit flush with the fenders, what spacers, bolts etc would i require?
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
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From: NY, NY
2004 C240 4matic, 2009 C300 4Matic
Hey guys, i am looking for some advice to see if these will fit ok.
My car is 2003 mercedes c class sports coupe (CL203), the car currently has the stock 'electra' wheels, 205/55/16 tyres & from what i have looked up the offset is ET37 16x7J.
I have bought some 18" alloys to put on, 225/40/18 tyres, offset is ET37 18x8JJ.
I would like to wheels to sit flush with the fenders, what spacers, bolts etc would i require?
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
My car is 2003 mercedes c class sports coupe (CL203), the car currently has the stock 'electra' wheels, 205/55/16 tyres & from what i have looked up the offset is ET37 16x7J.
I have bought some 18" alloys to put on, 225/40/18 tyres, offset is ET37 18x8JJ.
I would like to wheels to sit flush with the fenders, what spacers, bolts etc would i require?
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
