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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 03:59 AM
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c200 kompressor change of wheel size

Hope somebody can help....
Recently purchased a 52 plate c200 kompressor.
It currently has standard 15 inch wheels that I think look a little small.
I have just bought a set of cls 17 inch 10 spoke alloys that are running on 245/ 45 / 17 all round.
My questions are...
Will they fit?
Will they rub?
Do they need to be staggered front to rear?
Do I need spacers?
Have I done the right thing???
Many thanks in anticipation
Steve
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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 05:10 AM
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They'll fit but you need to find the offset of them first to see if spacers are required. 245 won't fit in front, you'll have to go down to 235
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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 05:27 AM
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Thankyou for your reply, how would I find the offset? They are 8.5 j if that helps? I am afraid I don't know a great deal about tyres!
Will 235 fit on the wheels I have bought?
Will my existing bolts fit the new wheels?
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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 06:49 AM
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Offset is usually on the inside of the wheel. It'll say et 45 or something. If it's between +20-+38 it'll fit. 235 is the tire width so it'll be fine. reading a tires goes : width of tire is first in mm of course. The second # is the percentage of the width of the tire to get the sidewall height. Third is the diameter of the tire/wheel size. so if you want a smooth ride go 235/45/17 or a sportier lower look go 225/40/17.

I believe cls use a different ball seat size than ours and has a shorter shaft length. Radusadirect makes numerous lug bolts for our cars. You can call them and they can get you the right bolts.
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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 11:26 AM
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I have been told by a tyre shop that the wheels will not fit on the front??
They are 85 j. 245 45 17
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