phister

search through the picture thread and the wheel thread here. also search button helps a ton

Stuka Bomber

Just took my c280 4matic on the highway for the first time after fitting 18s. Is the ride supposed to be so crappy? Is there that much of a ride difference when moving away from factory specs? Just curious.

phister

my 18s ride better than the factory 17s. your tires also have a significant affect in the handling. what tires do you have and the specs. I'm running Conti DWS and couldnt be more pleased with them.

Akhafeez

it shouldn't be too much crappier..

phister

Shouldn't be unless you have really thin sidewalls

sledg001

Are there after market wheels for c240 16x7 wheels and original tires if so what is the brand. I saw voxx
Voxx Wheels Legra Silver Wheel with Machined Face (16x7"/5x112mm)what about these???

pww

Let's see who can help with this:

Gonna be running some 3-pc AMG Aero II's, need to run 20 mm spacers up front and 12 mm in the back. I can't seem to find any info about what type/size/seat bolts they take. If anyone can find out what I need to be running, I owe you big time.

phister

are you referring to the Aero IIs like I use to have? They take a ballseat 39.9mm shank without spacers.

You're referring to these right?




heres what the OEM bolts use to look like because the bolt hole is so deep

pww

I'm actually referring to these (stock 2-pc, currently having mine made to 3-pc)




any idea if they use the same bolts?

phister

I believe they do. I know they are ball seat. Just use your stock lug and see how much it sticks out back

pww

Word, much appreciated

reg.hampton

Hey phister -
Got the spacer and everything is fine except...my thin wall splined deep socket ( gorilla impact grade) will not fit over the new 17mm hex bolt!!!! Any suggestions on where to purchase deep thin wall 17mm hex socket?

phister

Auto shops or order online.

SlashW203

Something like this? http://www.ecstuning.com/ES2221243

Zane @ Brada

Hey guys, thought I would start sharing! @Phister although we have never talked, you and all the information you gave on mbworld have been a major part of getting to where we are on our Project W203... I just wanted to say thank you! On to the pictures....

phister

Good looking wheels man. Sit nice on the car.

Danar2amir

I have to sell either set. Pls get back to me ASAP if you are interested.

05c230rpf1

Hey all,

Been reading through and I've seen a lot of info and think I'll be just find but would love to confirm with you guys.

I have an 06 c230 sport (big calipers) and the wheels I want to run are Avantgarde m368 (maybe, not totally sold yet). They are 19x8.5 et35 in front and 19x9.5 et40 in rear with concave spokes. Hub bore is correct, and manufacturer has guaranteed fitment over the larger calipers. Only issue is I cannot run their center caps because of the c230's large grease caps. No biggie I'll source some / make my own.

I'm looking for a slightly flush fit, which is where I feel the +40 might be too low, but more importantly want to run 235/35/19 and 265/30/19 tires (Conti DWS'), which is where I think the offset might be ok. I'll be lowering her on KW Sport Comforts, and don't mind rolling the fenders , grinding the bumper tab if necessary. I want about a 1 finger gap, so def not slammed.

Phister or any of the knowledgeable gentlefolk on here know if this setup should be alright?

here's a link to the wheels if you'd like to see. Black barrel with gunmetal/ machined face.

http://avantgardewheels.com/m368.php

thanks in advance

James

phister

They should build the wheels to your specs. My team might be getting sponsored by them so I know they do custom setups. For fronts I'd go around +25 offset for close to flush. And rears around +30 or so. For tires I'd do 225/35/19 and 255/30/19 for a very light stretch to allow for a little more clearance.

05c230rpf1

Thanks!

Was just reading through some of your DIY threads and such, great write ups!


**edit, Just spoke to Scott over @ Avantgarde; unfortunately since these aren't part of their higher end lines of wheels, they don't offer custom offsets. Some 10mm spacers will sort everything out though, offset and center cap issues.

Off to search for which are lightest / strongest / best, not trying to add too much unsprung weight.

James

phister

ENKEI RPF1 what you want then or Volk TE37

pww

Lightest/strongest is going to be largely relative to your price range.

05c230rpf1

Neither actually! I made my screen name a long time before I even owned my benz. I'm looking into the Avantgarde M368 wheels. I had rpf1's on my s2000 so they were my favorite wheels back then.

05c230rpf1

I was only referring to the spacers when mentioned this.

pww

gotcha. If you want some 15 mm's instead for your fronts, I've got spacers and bolts for the w203 from H&R.