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W203/CL203 Aftermarket Wheel Thread - All you want to know
10-23-2006, 01:25 AM
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2003-c230K 2001-c230k sportcoupe - 1998 A190 - 2008 Smart Fortwo Brabus
18"x8.5" BBS Challenge on 235/35/18 Dunlops - Front and Rear
Lowered w/ H&R springs 30mm all around
No staggering-No rubbing
Lowered w/ H&R springs 30mm all around
No staggering-No rubbing
10-23-2006, 01:23 PM
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2002 C230K, 2013 BMW 328, 2015 BMW X5
Remember guys those big wheels look great, but they slow the car down. Rotational weight is an 8 times multiplier on weight gain.
If you want looks, sure get what you want. But I think one of the reasons my Coupe launches well is the 17" wheels I have.
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If you want looks, sure get what you want. But I think one of the reasons my Coupe launches well is the 17" wheels I have.
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10-25-2006, 11:46 PM
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C320-2003
Brand: 5-Zigen
Model: MK-05
Color:white with anodized aluminium lips
Size:18x7.5
Offset: Don't know
Suspension: OEM
Don't have time wash the car yet..
sorry!!!
Model: MK-05
Color:white with anodized aluminium lips
Size:18x7.5
Offset: Don't know
Suspension: OEM
Don't have time wash the car yet..
sorry!!!
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10-26-2006, 12:57 AM
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Is it me or am I the only one that wants to run 18x8.5 all the way around?!
One wheel company in So Cal [Milano] said i "HAD" to run staggered. any reason as to why i HAD to?
One wheel company in So Cal [Milano] said i "HAD" to run staggered. any reason as to why i HAD to?
10-26-2006, 01:31 AM
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they said you have to run staggered so they can make more money on you, other than that there's no need to. Having a staggered set is not needed, although it's desirable, mostly for looks. If 18x8.5 rocks your boat then go for it. Goodluck
10-26-2006, 01:50 AM
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"Double Stuff" SOLD | Nor*Cals "Pesky Audi"
yeah thats what i was thinking... "we reccomend" pssh, my @$$! 8.5 all around is a good enough foot print... as well as i have this huge problem with symmetry.
10-26-2006, 02:13 AM
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Mercedes is gone physically, but still in my heart.
I have 18x8.5" all the way around, works fine, no need to run staggered. You can find them in plenty of places.
10-26-2006, 08:21 AM
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2003-c230K 2001-c230k sportcoupe - 1998 A190 - 2008 Smart Fortwo Brabus
BBS Challenge 18's
I'll try to get some pics soon...
10-26-2006, 10:36 AM
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2005 C230 SS
I have always wondered if I could run a non-staggered setup on my car - never got a real for sure answer - I just ordered a 18x8 and 18x9 ASA ST4 set from tirerack - and I am waiting on the rear Pirelli tires to come in stock since they are on backorder - maybe I should just go 18x8 or 18x9 all around?? That way I can rotate my tires and get better use out of them... Will 18x8 look good all the way around?...and will 18x9 fit good on a stock 2005 C230 SS....?
What do you guys think??
What do you guys think??
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10-26-2006, 07:07 PM
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2005 C230 SS
Just ordered 18x8 all around(ASA ST4's) for my 2005 C230 SS....
I know I have 17x8.5 in the rear now and I like how wide they look...is there that much of a big difference between (8) and (8.5)?
I hope I made the right choice, they didn't have 18x8.5 so instead of 18x9 I went with 18x8.
So was this a good decision?
Opinions please....
I know I have 17x8.5 in the rear now and I like how wide they look...is there that much of a big difference between (8) and (8.5)?
I hope I made the right choice, they didn't have 18x8.5 so instead of 18x9 I went with 18x8.
So was this a good decision?
Opinions please....
10-26-2006, 07:18 PM
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Just ordered 18x8 all around(ASA ST4's) for my 2005 C230 SS....
I know I have 17x8.5 in the rear now and I like how wide they look...is there that much of a big difference between (8) and (8.5)?
I hope I made the right choice, they didn't have 18x8.5 so instead of 18x9 I went with 18x8.
So was this a good decision?
Opinions please....
I know I have 17x8.5 in the rear now and I like how wide they look...is there that much of a big difference between (8) and (8.5)?
I hope I made the right choice, they didn't have 18x8.5 so instead of 18x9 I went with 18x8.
So was this a good decision?
Opinions please....
10-26-2006, 08:16 PM
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2005 C230 SS
Do you think the performance and tire width difference will be very noticeable?
Old tires:
Front - 225/45-17
Rear - 245/40-17
New tires:
All Around - 225/40-18
By the way thanks for the feedback...
Old tires:
Front - 225/45-17
Rear - 245/40-17
New tires:
All Around - 225/40-18
By the way thanks for the feedback...
