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W203/CL203 Aftermarket Wheel Thread - All you want to know
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If you can see the tires personally, buying used tire+wheel package would be a better deal. Uneven wear and amount of thread left would be difficult to judge if you don't look at 'em directly.
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usually buying brand new wheels and tires combo the price is cheaper. when buying used the price is obviously even cheaper, but it all depends on the tread of the tires.
say you buy a set of new 3 piece wheels for 3k and spending 1k on tires. buying everything separately you have to pay for shipping and mount and balancing etc etc.
say you buy a set of new 3 piece wheels for 3k and spending 1k on tires. buying everything separately you have to pay for shipping and mount and balancing etc etc.
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Question for those with DPE or other custom wheels
I'm looking into picking up a set of DPE wheels for my C32. Since they don't have half sizes, I think I should get 19x8 fronts and 19x10 rears.
I want to have the wheel clear the brakes and be as far out to the fender as possible with very minimal to no rubbing. I'm currently lowered on H&R coilovers. From experience, what offsets should I be looking into?
If you have DPE wheels, if its possible, can you post a pic? Im also trying to decide on a style right now.
Thanks.
I want to have the wheel clear the brakes and be as far out to the fender as possible with very minimal to no rubbing. I'm currently lowered on H&R coilovers. From experience, what offsets should I be looking into?
If you have DPE wheels, if its possible, can you post a pic? Im also trying to decide on a style right now.
Thanks.
Last edited by bnz616; Dec 2, 2006 at 07:32 PM.
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I'm looking into picking up a set of DPE wheels for my C32. Since they don't have half sizes, I think I should get 19x8 fronts and 19x10 rears.
I want to have the wheel clear the brakes and be as far out to the fender as possible with very minimal to no rubbing. I'm currently lowered on H&R coilovers. From experience, what offsets should I be looking into?
Thanks.
I want to have the wheel clear the brakes and be as far out to the fender as possible with very minimal to no rubbing. I'm currently lowered on H&R coilovers. From experience, what offsets should I be looking into?
Thanks.
rears should be about 35
if you buy new DPEs, tell them your application and they custom build the wheel to fit your car
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the w203 came out in 2000 for the 2001 model and its been virtually the same so they should know. just tell them you want the largest lip in the rear possible and you also want bbk clearance in the front.
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I was thinking about the R06 or the R07 in black with chrome lip. Do you have more pictures of your car? I know you have much wider wheels, but I was having trouble finding a lot of black with polished/chrome lip.
Can you email me some pictures?
kcheng616@gmail.com
Thanks.
Can you email me some pictures?
kcheng616@gmail.com
Thanks.
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I am seriously debateing whether or not to get these rims. I'm on a budget so i was looking for a set of rims, specifically the bremma style or mono VI style. I think these may be velocity motoring brand? Not sure. The only thing i don't like about them is the fact that the lips are the same size all around. From searching the forum, i've heard that ride quality is lessened with 19s. Anyone with 19s notice a drastic difference in ride quality, like feeling bumps more, etc. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...6571156&rd=1,1
19's hug the road, a
