tifosiv122

I was wondering if anyone is running 2 different size rims (17s up front, 18s in the rear, etc...)

I was looking for new rims and I was thinking about doing this setup, and also possibly staggering the rears as well...do you think this might be too much?

Any input would be great.

Thanks,
Erik

darkfact

yeah, I want to see one too... I want to see a c- coupe .

tifosiv122

I dont want to see one...Im just curious if anyone has the setup.

Erik

Matt230K

If you do it, make sure you have more tire on the 17's so that the overall diameter is the same as the 18's, otherwise you will have problems with your ESP. If the fronts are smaller and spin faster, it will think you have wheelspin and start using ESP.

You can go to tirerack.com and get the outside diameters for all the tire sizes. Try to find 17's and 18's that have the same diameter, and see if they will work for the rims you want.

But it might be more hassle than it's worth.

C230AMG

You can try doing AMG rims with 17X8 rears on 245/40ZR17 tires to get max traction on rears.

Tai230K

not to stray from the subject but those Amg style III wheels look wicked!!!...

Matt230K

I was looking on TireRack about this. The tire sizes also depend on the type of tire, not just the size. There can be some differences between brands. I looked at Michelin first and didn't really see anything that worked.

But then I looked at Yokohama AVS ES100's. If you run 225/45-17 fronts and 255/35-18, they are the exact same diameter. Oh, and I see you can also run 225/40-18 rears if you don't want them staggered. There are also some other combinations, and you should check for whichever brand of tire you want to get.

Aaron318iS

I'd say give it a go, it seems to work on the Honda NSX.

You might be one of the first to start a new trend on late model, non hot-rod cars!

I think a 19" and 20" combination would look great!

W0n6_3d4n

heheh, that's what i was thinking 19 at the front and 20 at the rear, will look quite good

Aaron318iS

I agree, definately pimp

A friend of mine works for [cabin] and told me there was a W203 at Brisbane Autosalon with 20s and airbags!

W0n6_3d4n

Yeah it's a Black C180, i bought my tyres from her dad. The airbag cost her $5000 to make. The car is for sale now $70.000, hehehe interested??

Aaron318iS

as cool as that car would be, cant afford it

slcvr6

Wow, that one pic up top looks familiar...