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W203/CL203 OEM MB & AMG Wheel Thread - All you want to know
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2002 Mercedes Benz C230 Coupe
Looked on the Classifieds. Didnt find what Im looking for, but Ive posted a WANTED ad. Hopefully someone responds.
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Unfortunately those e-bay items are not shipped to Canada.
By the way, I have those exact rims on my C230K sedan. It's ridiculous how much the dealer charges for these ($400 + EACH).
Unfortunately, I am not selling any of mine at this time. I might relegate them to winter use, and buy some new ones for summer.
By the way, I have those exact rims on my C230K sedan. It's ridiculous how much the dealer charges for these ($400 + EACH).
Unfortunately, I am not selling any of mine at this time. I might relegate them to winter use, and buy some new ones for summer.
Prices at the stealership are ridiculous. In Ottawa, there are only 2 MB dealers and both want $650 + 13% tax per rim!
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2002 Mercedes Benz C230 Coupe
It makes sense to think that ESP would have to compare different wheel speeds to make decisions, but this may not actually matter. The spare wheel doesn't always have the same rim diameter in cars with ESP to my knowledge. Also, even just changing tire sizes can cause small fluctuations which doesn't cause problems. We definitely need someone with experience to post in this thread cause I am curious too.
However, I think the ESP would be bothered if it found the front axles spinning at a different rotational velocity compared to the rear axles. Maybe someone can confirm..
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2016 Chevrolet SS, 2006 Cadillac STS-V
New Pictures with the new C63 Wheels!
I finally got to put my new C63 wheels back on after I got my frame damage fixed. I washed up my C today and went out to take a few pictures, but I didn't get that many in before my battery died. I'm currently running 15mm spacers in the front and 10mm spacers in the rear. I'm using my stock lugs in the front and I had to shave about 2mm or so off each of the rear lugs to clear the parking brake. I have 12mm spacers on the way for the rear to push the rears out a little bit more since they're tucked a little more than the fronts right now. I think 15mm in the rear would probably look best, but then I think my lugs would be to short and I was a little worried about the tire contacting the fender with suspension travel.
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Excuse my ignorance, but the C-class does use lug bolts rather than nuts, right?
I like the color of your car... I drove one that color but it wasn't in the condition I wanted.
I like the color of your car... I drove one that color but it wasn't in the condition I wanted.
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Yes, most European cars have lug studs instead of lug nuts. I usually say black is best, but I really like the color of this car. I thought my car was in great condition too, but there was $1200 worth of damage to the strut tower...
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I really love the car and the rims... I just prefer them independently. The angular shape of the C63 rims goes with the angular shape of the W204. It creates a visual clash in my eyes with the rounded shape of the W203. If you're happy with it that is all that matters! 
That's just my opinion.. and thanks for answering about the lug studs. I knew the 135i had them I wasn't sure about the Benz.
That's just my opinion.. and thanks for answering about the lug studs. I knew the 135i had them I wasn't sure about the Benz.
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2005 C230 Sport
When that first pic loaded i literally gasped...that might be my fave w203 that i've seen so far. I really miss my pewter pre-facelift 2004 c230, i now have a brilliant silver 2005 with the AMG kit, but you have the best of both worlds. The rims look perfect especially because they have that dark gray paint on them to match your body color.
What sort of tint do you have? I've never really considered anything besides the stock blue tint, but that looks great. And i saved your pics, as the goto pics to look at while i keep debating getting the 3-slat CL style grill.
What sort of tint do you have? I've never really considered anything besides the stock blue tint, but that looks great. And i saved your pics, as the goto pics to look at while i keep debating getting the 3-slat CL style grill.
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W206 PHEV AMG
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W206 PHEV AMG
I really love the car and the rims... I just prefer them independently. The angular shape of the C63 rims goes with the angular shape of the W204. It creates a visual clash in my eyes with the rounded shape of the W203. If you're happy with it that is all that matters! That's just my opinion.. and thanks for answering about the lug studs. I knew the 135i had them I wasn't sure about the Benz.
That's just my opinion.. and thanks for answering about the lug studs. I knew the 135i had them I wasn't sure about the Benz.btw, why aren't they matching? 91rs.
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2016 Chevrolet SS, 2006 Cadillac STS-V
I guess you mean the color of the center caps don't match the color of the wheel? I don't know, I didn't notice that before. Maybe it's just the pictures, I'll take a look closer when I leave for work here shortly.
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W206 PHEV AMG
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Yeah, they are a little lighter in color than the rest of the wheel. I wonder if they got mixed up at the tire shop these came from.
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your car is clean i love the C63 wheels with that grill. imo that grill doesnt look right with non AMG kit and stock wheels.... but just my opinion
and its nice to see a benz in another color
and its nice to see a benz in another color
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Painted Stock Rims
Has anyone painted their stock c230 rims?
I have an 06 C230 and Im thinking about getting my stock rims painted a black color but I have no idea what it will look like.
Has anyone done this/Can anyone gimmie a photoshop of how it will look?
Thanks!
I have an 06 C230 and Im thinking about getting my stock rims painted a black color but I have no idea what it will look like.
Has anyone done this/Can anyone gimmie a photoshop of how it will look?
Thanks!
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1999 CLK320 (sold), 2007 C230 SS (gone), 2000 Grand Marquis, 2011 CR-Z, stay tuned...
I'm sorry, but I can provide no useful information. That being said, I think that sounds pretty good, although, I might stay away from black. I though for a while, and kinda still am, about painting my stock '07 rims, but I wanted more of a gunmetal colour. I don't know if there are too many threads about this, but have you searched? There might be someone who has some pictures. I know that many have chromed theirs.
