W203/CL203 Aftermarket Wheel Thread - All you want to know - Page 86

Nov 25, 2006 | 08:39 PM

#2126

Ryanr317

MBWorld Fanatic!

Joined: Jul 2006

Posts: 2,147

Likes: 2

From: Central Florida

R129, XF Sportbrake, SC400

Quote:

Originally Posted by rlee02135

youll only notice a loss if you hit a bump.
also, if you lower it, there will be a difference

I'll have to lower it, i don't want it to look like my mom's ML. So it's either lowering with 18s or 19s. I'm assuming the best look would be lowering with 19s but it would also be the worst ride quality.

Nov 25, 2006 | 08:50 PM

#2127

moosejaw

MBWorld Fanatic!

Joined: Nov 2005

Posts: 5,692

Likes: 5

none

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryanr317

you won't notice much esp. since the roads in your neck of the woods are paved like gold. do the 19's and then lower with H&R cup kit. make sure you allign your wheels as the rears will wear down quickly if you don;t.

Nov 25, 2006 | 09:03 PM

#2128

Ryanr317

MBWorld Fanatic!

Joined: Jul 2006

Posts: 2,147

Likes: 2

From: Central Florida

R129, XF Sportbrake, SC400

I'm thinking of just maybe using Tein SS springs with stock shocks for now. I did buy a set of stock 05+ sport suspension of someone on the forum but the A$$hole never sent them and kept my money.

Nov 25, 2006 | 09:10 PM

#2129

rlee02135

MBWorld Fanatic!

Joined: Mar 2006

Posts: 6,665

Likes: 4

From: Boston

2004 C32 ///AMG

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryanr317

I'm thinking of just maybe using Tein SS springs with stock shocks for now. I did buy a set of stock 05+ sport suspension of someone on the forum but the A$$hole never sent them and kept my money.

who was it???

anyways, why dont you try out ZENN springs?
theyre on ebay for about $89.
tell us how they work out

Nov 25, 2006 | 09:49 PM

#2130

Ryanr317

MBWorld Fanatic!

Joined: Jul 2006

Posts: 2,147

Likes: 2

From: Central Florida

R129, XF Sportbrake, SC400

His name was dino_racing i believe. I'm interested in those zenn springs but i don't want to be the guinea pig. I know the Tein name is trusted and i've seen a few cars with them on here.

Nov 25, 2006 | 09:56 PM

#2131

SFoRZA

Senior Member

Joined: Jun 2004

Posts: 293

Likes: 0

From: ct

C32 AMG 2002

TSW Bremma 19"
Stock Suspension

Nov 25, 2006 | 09:58 PM

#2132

rlee02135

MBWorld Fanatic!

Joined: Mar 2006

Posts: 6,665

Likes: 4

From: Boston

2004 C32 ///AMG

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryanr317

His name was dino_racing i believe. I'm interested in those zenn springs but i don't want to be the guinea pig. I know the Tein name is trusted and i've seen a few cars with them on here.

....i bought a spoiler from him. he sent it pretty quickly. it fit horribly. also, a few months ago he bought a intake from me. he seemed like an honest person

Nov 25, 2006 | 09:58 PM

#2133

Ryanr317

MBWorld Fanatic!

Joined: Jul 2006

Posts: 2,147

Likes: 2

From: Central Florida

R129, XF Sportbrake, SC400

Quote:

Originally Posted by SFoRZA

TSW Bremma 19"
Stock Suspension

I was acutally looking at your car for a reference earlier. Only thing is these are like bremma replicas. Plus the c32 suspension height seems a little lower. Does your rub at all? What width tire are you running in the back?

MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Verdad Gallardo

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Verdad Gallardo

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Verdad Gallardo

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Verdad Gallardo

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Verdad Gallardo

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Verdad Gallardo

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Verdad Gallardo

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Verdad Gallardo

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Verdad Gallardo

10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Verdad Gallardo

Nov 25, 2006 | 10:00 PM

#2134

Ryanr317

MBWorld Fanatic!

Joined: Jul 2006

Posts: 2,147

Likes: 2

From: Central Florida

R129, XF Sportbrake, SC400

Quote:

Originally Posted by rlee02135

....i bought a spoiler from him. he sent it pretty quickly. it fit horribly. also, a few months ago he bought a intake from me. he seemed like an honest person

I know, he did. I don't know what happened with him, but now i'm out $350. It sucks pretty bad.

Nov 27, 2006 | 11:38 PM

#2135

C180KsportP

Almost a Member!

Joined: Nov 2005

Posts: 60

Likes: 0

From: BKK

C180K SS .

Quote:

Originally Posted by raklert

get H&R lowering kit and you will be fine. Nice grill by the way

looking at your pic .. Your Kleemann emblums seem to be wrongly stickered. The rear one looks alright like the K the one on the hood it's a Reverse K .

Nov 27, 2006 | 11:50 PM

#2136

Midnight Koop

MBWorld Fanatic!

Joined: Sep 2006

Posts: 2,697

Likes: 0

From: DC/VA

CL203

Quote:

Originally Posted by C180KsportP

looking at your pic .. Your Kleemann emblums seem to be wrongly stickered. The rear one looks alright like the K the one on the hood it's a Reverse K .

you're right! it is a reverse "K".... regardless i am really liking the kleemann setup on raklert's ride. keeps the car looking European.

and for the new rims, im sorry Moze, but the rims belong on a '99 civic (just my opinion!)

Nov 27, 2006 | 11:53 PM

#2137

C180KsportP

Almost a Member!

Joined: Nov 2005

Posts: 60

Likes: 0

From: BKK

C180K SS .

Quote:

Originally Posted by midnight kompre

So now we better hurry and tell raklert about it.. before other people find out ..

Nov 28, 2006 | 12:03 AM

#2138

BlackLiquorish8

MBWorld Fanatic!

Joined: Jun 2006

Posts: 2,140

Likes: 1

From: Long Island, NY

C3Twon AWD Jumpofffff

i think the rims are a bit ricey in my opinion but otherwise not bad ride. Atleast u can work on your suspension i have a 4matic i'm glad that mines the sport tho

g luck

Nov 28, 2006 | 12:18 AM

#2139

NY C32

MBWorld Fanatic!

Joined: Dec 2004

Posts: 3,616

Likes: 0

From: NYC / Miami

2020 BMW X3M Comp

I think the wheels look pretty good. Like others said, that gap is horrible!

I don't get it though. Did your car sit lower with the stocks?

Nov 28, 2006 | 07:30 AM

#2140

itsmeek

MBWorld Fanatic!

Joined: Oct 2005

Posts: 1,070

Likes: 1

From: D.C. METRO AREA

Nissan GT-R cobb/midpipe/ic piping/wastegate actuators/tials

friend of mine has the same wheels on his c class. it looked HORRIBLE when he first put them on. after a drop, the car looks HOT. drop it, if you do the labor it should cost no more then about $100.

Nov 28, 2006 | 12:49 PM

#2141

ctC230K

MBWorld Fanatic!

Joined: Feb 2005

Posts: 3,543

Likes: 2

From: Connecticut

excites your girlfriend

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moze

Unfortunately I do not think it is the angle... :-/

FRONT GAP

my gosh your ruler is not even big enough to measure that gap!

Nov 28, 2006 | 01:06 PM

#2142

Sauceboy01

MBWorld Fanatic!

Joined: Jul 2003

Posts: 2,036

Likes: 1

Blimp

Eh not bad! looks like the wheels some guy was selling on the boards and craigslist off his M3.

Anyway, a very typical design somewhat OLD and outdated.

THUMB DOWN!

Nov 29, 2006 | 09:32 PM

#2143

Jon@Jlevi SW

Super Member

Joined: Jun 2005

Posts: 616

Likes: 0

Jlevi SW | ALT & MIRO Wheels NOW AVAILABLE! Affordable Alloys!

JleviSW is proud to announce the full lineup of Miro wheels by ALT. ALT is a 10 year veteran of the wheel manufacturing industry and produces all products in house using their own aluminum foundry. Here is an idea of a the styles offered under the Miro line. Some of the notables include M5 and M6 replica wheels, a Brabus Monoblock replica, and the new Hartge Classic replica wheel.

Please contact us for full pricing information:[/SIZE]

sales@jlevisw.com
1.888.JLEVISW
AIM: Nick at JSW or Jlevi SW
www.jlevisw.com

http://jlevistreetwerks.com/store/%3...duct_info.html

http://jlevistreetwerks.com/store/%3...duct_info.html

For the full lineup of ALT/Miro wheels, visit this page...

http://jlevistreetwerks.com/store/%3...58195dd960a93d

Thanks!
JL

Nov 30, 2006 | 01:53 AM

#2144

white_w203

MBWorld Fanatic!

Joined: May 2005

Posts: 2,006

Likes: 0

From: East Bay, CA

is SOLD

all of them look like bmw wheels except of course the brabus replica one.

Nov 30, 2006 | 01:53 PM

#2145

GPI

MBWorld Fanatic!

Joined: Dec 2005

Posts: 1,032

Likes: 0

From: Rowland Heights,CA

W203 (sold), W204 (sold), W124

Preference of aftermarket wheels

If you were looking for used aftermarket wheels, would you prefer buying them with tires or without tires?

Nov 30, 2006 | 03:10 PM

#2146

nlpamg

Super Moderator Alumni

Joined: Oct 2002

Posts: 8,692

Likes: 58

From: So Cal.

2019 GT3 RS, 2017 M3 30 Jahre

depends on the condition of the tires. if the tires are still pretty good then with tires, if they need to be replaced then without.

Nov 30, 2006 | 03:16 PM

#2147

kaze81

MBWorld Fanatic!

Joined: Mar 2003

Posts: 1,172

Likes: 0

From: CA

Mercedes

Also, make sure the sizes of the tires are correct for your car application if you want to buy with the tires.

Nov 30, 2006 | 03:28 PM

#2148

GPI

MBWorld Fanatic!

Joined: Dec 2005

Posts: 1,032

Likes: 0

From: Rowland Heights,CA

W203 (sold), W204 (sold), W124

Quote:

Originally Posted by nlpamg

depends on the condition of the tires. if the tires are still pretty good then with tires, if they need to be replaced then without.

What if the tires have only 50% tread left?

Nov 30, 2006 | 03:40 PM

#2149

Ryanr317

MBWorld Fanatic!

Joined: Jul 2006

Posts: 2,147

Likes: 2

From: Central Florida

R129, XF Sportbrake, SC400

Quote:

Originally Posted by GPI

What if the tires have only 50% tread left?

Well that all depends on the price. I'd buy with 50% tread left for the right price.

Nov 30, 2006 | 03:41 PM

#2150

nlpamg

Super Moderator Alumni

Joined: Oct 2002

Posts: 8,692

Likes: 58

From: So Cal.

2019 GT3 RS, 2017 M3 30 Jahre

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryanr317

Well that all depends on the price. I'd buy with 50% tread left for the right price.

yep, and what brand are they? if they were PS2's or something good, probably, but if they're some no name or really cheap brand, I wouldn't bother.