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W203/CL203 Aftermarket Wheel Thread - All you want to know
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2005 C230
So as for diameter and width I shouldn't have rubbing on either 19x8.5 all around or 19x8.5F/9.5R ? That is, with stock suspension and fenders. Not even hard turning or cornering?
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From: fort worth, tx
06 C230 SS 6spd
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C180 kompressor (w203)
Hey guys,
I have a 05 c180k and im in the middle of fitting my new wheels here are the specs
Front :
19x8.5 +35
235 35 19
( at full lock I get some rubbing )
Rear :
19x9.5 +38 ( 5mm slip on ) +33
275 30 19
( rears rub the outside mud gaurd time to time I suspect I cant put anyone in the back lol )
the car is not lowered but I plan on putting some 45mm lowering springs front and back and I also plan on using 10mm spaces on the back bringing the offset down to +28, I noticed most guys recommending 255 30s for the rear but I wasnt sure if a 245 35 would also be an option, im trying to avoid pulling the rear gaurds but I dont mind grinding those tabs down and cutting out some mud gaurd if needed,
thanks for any tips in advance!
-Kurtis
I have a 05 c180k and im in the middle of fitting my new wheels here are the specs
Front :
19x8.5 +35
235 35 19
( at full lock I get some rubbing )
Rear :
19x9.5 +38 ( 5mm slip on ) +33
275 30 19
( rears rub the outside mud gaurd time to time I suspect I cant put anyone in the back lol )
the car is not lowered but I plan on putting some 45mm lowering springs front and back and I also plan on using 10mm spaces on the back bringing the offset down to +28, I noticed most guys recommending 255 30s for the rear but I wasnt sure if a 245 35 would also be an option, im trying to avoid pulling the rear gaurds but I dont mind grinding those tabs down and cutting out some mud gaurd if needed,
thanks for any tips in advance!
-Kurtis
Last edited by NUM83RF0UR; Feb 6, 2015 at 07:43 PM. Reason: add pictures
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w203
Hello guys. i have MB W203 C180 Kompressor with sport package and now i have ordered rims that are 18"x8.5" fronts and 9.5 rears, et40 in both.
http://www.jh-sound.fi/japan-racing-...achined-silver
What you think how big spacers i need on front and rear? Do the bigger brake calibers make some situation in this?
What tyres you recomend?
Thank you for your answers allready
http://www.jh-sound.fi/japan-racing-...achined-silver
What you think how big spacers i need on front and rear? Do the bigger brake calibers make some situation in this?
What tyres you recomend?
Thank you for your answers allready
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Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 115
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From: Orlando, FL
06 C230 sport sedan
Hey guys,
I have a 05 c180k and im in the middle of fitting my new wheels here are the specs
Front :
19x8.5 +35
235 35 19
( at full lock I get some rubbing )
Rear :
19x9.5 +38 ( 5mm slip on ) +33
275 30 19
( rears rub the outside mud gaurd time to time I suspect I cant put anyone in the back lol )
the car is not lowered but I plan on putting some 45mm lowering springs front and back and I also plan on using 10mm spaces on the back bringing the offset down to +28, I noticed most guys recommending 255 30s for the rear but I wasnt sure if a 245 35 would also be an option, im trying to avoid pulling the rear gaurds but I dont mind grinding those tabs down and cutting out some mud gaurd if needed,
thanks for any tips in advance!
-Kurtis
I have a 05 c180k and im in the middle of fitting my new wheels here are the specs
Front :
19x8.5 +35
235 35 19
( at full lock I get some rubbing )
Rear :
19x9.5 +38 ( 5mm slip on ) +33
275 30 19
( rears rub the outside mud gaurd time to time I suspect I cant put anyone in the back lol )
the car is not lowered but I plan on putting some 45mm lowering springs front and back and I also plan on using 10mm spaces on the back bringing the offset down to +28, I noticed most guys recommending 255 30s for the rear but I wasnt sure if a 245 35 would also be an option, im trying to avoid pulling the rear gaurds but I dont mind grinding those tabs down and cutting out some mud gaurd if needed,
thanks for any tips in advance!
-Kurtis
Love the shoes my friend...
Member
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 78
Likes: 7
From: Lithuania
'04 C55 AMG
Guys I need your advice.
I'm thinking to buy a set of 19" aftermarket wheels for my w203 C55. Them are 8.5J ET32 front and 9.5J ET40 rear. Tyres are Falken's 235/35 and 265/30. I'm running low right now on Bilstein B14 coilovers.
Will I have clearance issue between strut and the wheel with ET32? Don't want to run spacers in the front. I know KW owners have clearance issue in the front, but don't know if there is the same problem with Bilstein's.
I have 7mm spacers. If I put them in the rear, do you think it will rub with 9,5J ET33? Keep in mind that where I live roads are very bad
I'm thinking to buy a set of 19" aftermarket wheels for my w203 C55. Them are 8.5J ET32 front and 9.5J ET40 rear. Tyres are Falken's 235/35 and 265/30. I'm running low right now on Bilstein B14 coilovers.
Will I have clearance issue between strut and the wheel with ET32? Don't want to run spacers in the front. I know KW owners have clearance issue in the front, but don't know if there is the same problem with Bilstein's.
I have 7mm spacers. If I put them in the rear, do you think it will rub with 9,5J ET33? Keep in mind that where I live roads are very bad
Last edited by busta55; May 28, 2015 at 05:35 AM.
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Joined: May 2014
Posts: 214
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From: Lebanon
2009 C350
Guys I need your advice.
I'm thinking to buy a set of 19" aftermarket wheels for my w203 C55. Them are 8.5J ET32 front and 9.5J ET40 rear. Tyres are Falken's 235/35 and 265/30. I'm running low right now on Bilstein B14 coilovers.
Will I have clearance issue between strut and the wheel with ET32? Don't want to run spacers in the front. I know KW owners have clearance issue in the front, but don't know if there is the same problem with Bilstein's.
I have 7mm spacers. If I put them in the rear, do you think it will rub with 9,5J ET33? Keep in mind that where I live roads are very bad
I'm thinking to buy a set of 19" aftermarket wheels for my w203 C55. Them are 8.5J ET32 front and 9.5J ET40 rear. Tyres are Falken's 235/35 and 265/30. I'm running low right now on Bilstein B14 coilovers.
Will I have clearance issue between strut and the wheel with ET32? Don't want to run spacers in the front. I know KW owners have clearance issue in the front, but don't know if there is the same problem with Bilstein's.
I have 7mm spacers. If I put them in the rear, do you think it will rub with 9,5J ET33? Keep in mind that where I live roads are very bad
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Joined: May 2015
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2004 c230k ss
hello all,
i recently got my w203 and for the last two or three days ive been lurking on this thread and i got some pretty good ideas as to what setup i need, i just need reassurance its right.
i will be running 225/40/18 18x8 all around, the wheels are 35 offset with 5.88 backspacing, ive already reached out to the manufacturer and they told me they might not fit as is on the front bbks, so i will need at least 5mm spacers up front, i would like to go 10mm front and 12 rear since i already bought the 57mm stud conversion kit that phister recommended, but i would prefer not to do any fender work, thoughts?
i recently got my w203 and for the last two or three days ive been lurking on this thread and i got some pretty good ideas as to what setup i need, i just need reassurance its right.
i will be running 225/40/18 18x8 all around, the wheels are 35 offset with 5.88 backspacing, ive already reached out to the manufacturer and they told me they might not fit as is on the front bbks, so i will need at least 5mm spacers up front, i would like to go 10mm front and 12 rear since i already bought the 57mm stud conversion kit that phister recommended, but i would prefer not to do any fender work, thoughts?
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From: Lithuania
'04 C55 AMG
Guys, what spacer you recommend me to run without any rubbing issues with full load or 3 passengers? ET33 will be safe or ET35 is the max I can go without any trouble?
Rear wheels are R19 9.5J with 265/30 tires.
Rear wheels are R19 9.5J with 265/30 tires.
Newbie
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 7
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2007 c280 4matic
Alright so I'm very new to rim and tire fitment to a vehicle. But I have a 2007 c280 4matic and I'd like to get a set of 18x8.5 or 9 ( bot sure if the width matters). I'm also ordering some vogtland springs just to lower her a bit. I would like to know what et i need and what size spacers if any. Thanks for your help!!
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Joined: Apr 2014
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From: North Jersey
2019 GLE63s
Ordering new lips for my 3 pieces and the 4.5" are on two week back order, so I'm thinking about grabbing the 5" lips and making the rears 19x10.5. Will this be a problem for my c32? I have the rear adjustable camber to make them fit but just wanted to ask you guys' opinion first.
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From: fort worth, tx
06 C230 SS 6spd
Ordering new lips for my 3 pieces and the 4.5" are on two week back order, so I'm thinking about grabbing the 5" lips and making the rears 19x10.5. Will this be a problem for my c32? I have the rear adjustable camber to make them fit but just wanted to ask you guys' opinion first.
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Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 479
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From: North Jersey
2019 GLE63s
Went with 4" lips to make them 19x9.5 because the shop said the new offset will be +19 so that'll sit pretty flush to the fender right now and half an inch more wouldn't make that much of a difference lip wise. It would lower the offset too much and it'd be too aggressive they said.
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Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 11
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C36 AMG
Hey.
Need some help regarding a sett of wheels i'm interested in. Car is a -05 C30 CDI AMG Wagon. (Same same as the C32 except it runs on diesel
)
The wheels im interested in;
Front - 18"x9" ET30 with 225 / 40 rubber
Back - 18"x10" ET25 with 255 / 35 rubber
Iv'e used just about every "Wheel offset calculator" the internet has to offer, and they all give me different answers.
Whats your thought ?
Regards
Axel
Need some help regarding a sett of wheels i'm interested in. Car is a -05 C30 CDI AMG Wagon. (Same same as the C32 except it runs on diesel
)The wheels im interested in;
Front - 18"x9" ET30 with 225 / 40 rubber
Back - 18"x10" ET25 with 255 / 35 rubber
Iv'e used just about every "Wheel offset calculator" the internet has to offer, and they all give me different answers.
Whats your thought ?
Regards
Axel
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From: Llandudno, Cape Town, South Africa
late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
Hey.
Need some help regarding a sett of wheels i'm interested in. Car is a -05 C30 CDI AMG Wagon. (Same same as the C32 except it runs on diesel )
The wheels im interested in;
Front - 18"x9" ET30 with 225 / 40 rubber
Back - 18"x10" ET25 with 255 / 35 rubber
Iv'e used just about every "Wheel offset calculator" the internet has to offer, and they all give me different answers.
Whats your thought ?
Regards
Axel
Need some help regarding a sett of wheels i'm interested in. Car is a -05 C30 CDI AMG Wagon. (Same same as the C32 except it runs on diesel
)The wheels im interested in;
Front - 18"x9" ET30 with 225 / 40 rubber
Back - 18"x10" ET25 with 255 / 35 rubber
Iv'e used just about every "Wheel offset calculator" the internet has to offer, and they all give me different answers.
Whats your thought ?
Regards
Axel
The backs will rub on the outside at ET25. You need an offset in the 35/37 range. Running 225 on the front should clear the strut as long as the wheel itself does not touch. 235 at ET30 on front clears. 245 on ET30 does not. I have test fitted.
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2003 Mercedes-Benz C240
Hey guys!
Im trying to order some new wheels for my car.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/361336909916
would these 18x9.5 +25 rub any? I have my friend coming over today to roll my fenders with his fender roller. Im on BC coils which I'm still trying to adjust. would i need longer lug bolts? or a double ended lug conversion? spacers to make the rear sit flush?
Im new to the Stance Merc game, so any help is appreciated
thanks in advance!
Im trying to order some new wheels for my car.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/361336909916
would these 18x9.5 +25 rub any? I have my friend coming over today to roll my fenders with his fender roller. Im on BC coils which I'm still trying to adjust. would i need longer lug bolts? or a double ended lug conversion? spacers to make the rear sit flush?
Im new to the Stance Merc game, so any help is appreciated
thanks in advance!
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Posts: 678
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From: Seattle
W209, E46 M3 (dead), S54 swapped E46 Touring
Hello, does anyone have any experience with front camber bolts or the k-mac camber kit?
i have installed my new wheels with rear camber arms but needing something for the front so i can adjust at least 2-3 negative degrees. Will the bolts be enough for that much adjustment or should i go with the k-mac kit?
i have installed my new wheels with rear camber arms but needing something for the front so i can adjust at least 2-3 negative degrees. Will the bolts be enough for that much adjustment or should i go with the k-mac kit?
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From: East Bay, Bay Area
2002 C32, 2012 S550
HI,
I'm considering buying these rims, and I know the offsets are totally wrong, but if I run 15mm spaces front and rear, will they work?
19x8.5 offset 19 (measured)
19x10 offset 17 (measured)
TIA!!
I'm considering buying these rims, and I know the offsets are totally wrong, but if I run 15mm spaces front and rear, will they work?
19x8.5 offset 19 (measured)
19x10 offset 17 (measured)
TIA!!
Member
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 214
Likes: 3
From: Lebanon
2009 C350
W203/CL203 Aftermarket Wheel Thread - All you want to know
Hello, does anyone have any experience with front camber bolts or the k-mac camber kit?
i have installed my new wheels with rear camber arms but needing something for the front so i can adjust at least 2-3 negative degrees. Will the bolts be enough for that much adjustment or should i go with the k-mac kit?
i have installed my new wheels with rear camber arms but needing something for the front so i can adjust at least 2-3 negative degrees. Will the bolts be enough for that much adjustment or should i go with the k-mac kit?
Member
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 126
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From: Canary Islands, Spain
Sportcoupe SE C180K + SC C180K Indianapolis
Hello guys, I am thinking of adding some spacers for my W203 SC with SE 17'' wheels. Would be fine 10mm on front and 15mm on rear? Would I have any problems with vibrations? I am thinking of lowering it with H&R springs.
On the other hand, has anyone painted those rims in any colour?
On the other hand, has anyone painted those rims in any colour?
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,000
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From: East Bay, Bay Area
2002 C32, 2012 S550
Hello guys, I am thinking of adding some spacers for my W203 SC with SE 17'' wheels. Would be fine 10mm on front and 15mm on rear? Would I have any problems with vibrations? I am thinking of lowering it with H&R springs.
On the other hand, has anyone painted those rims in any colour?
On the other hand, has anyone painted those rims in any colour?
