Koru_Kinshi

So, I've got another C230 Coupe, '02.

Trying to find a set of C7 wheels is remarkably difficult, or I'm just looking in the wrong area. Any recommendations on sites that might have them, or maybe someone in here has a set they'd be willing to part with?

Also, are the C7's staggered or not?

mtnman82

I don't believe the C7's are staggered (not OEM Mercedes anyways) - I looked for a long time and could never find any. My sedan came with the C7's, which I love, but I really wanted staggered wheels. I did see an aftermarket wheel site with C7 copies that were staggered way back when, but haven't seen those in a loooong time. Please post back if you find some staggered ones!

tommy

On later versions, or maybe was it later Canadian versions, weren't they offered in a staggered setup? I seem to remember that.

Anyway, C7 rims are pretty hard to come by. I'd think it would be easier and cheaper to get a staggered setup of reproductions of them or any other MB rim. Or LMs, for that matter.

Koru_Kinshi

Meh...repo's. :/ Better than nothing I suppose. Any suggestions there?

boom132

I have staggered C7s on my 05 Coupe... I didn't realize people really wanted them... why? I was actually thinking of replacing them with 18's.

Koru_Kinshi

The C7's look a lot better than the stock wheels, IMO.

tommy

BTW - I'd watch that Green air filter. Mine completely disintigrated in a six-month timeframe, and others have reported other quality issues too.

I agree; the C7 rims are much, much better than the ugly stock rims on a coupe.

Javvy

since we are talking about rims for C230.....how about these on a C230....any thoughts on fitment and weight on these, does any one on here have these on their c230 coupes...

http://cnj.craigslist.org/pts/3523922078.html

Thinking of picking these what do guys think...or should I just go for the C7's

tommy

Looks like a good price. AMG rims are typically pretty heavy.

If you're getting them for your winter rims, I'd do it. If you're getting them for your summer tires, they'd be too heavy and small for my liking.

alanchan

I have a set of OEM C7 wheels on my CL230
I know the rims are not staggered but I was able to fit
245/45/17 tires on the rear wheels
while keeping the fronts 225/45/17
I was worry before but my local tire shop said its fine.
it works well and I've driving for almost 2 years now.

California

Only OEM staggered coupe wheels came on the 05 model. I swapped out some staggered CLK 17" rims back in the day on my 04 and what a handling difference between the 16" OEM non staggered and the 17" staggered. Night and day.

mtnman82

That's a great price on those 5 spoke AMG wheels Javvy. Looks like they are in great condition too.

Boom - those staggered C7's came stock on your coupe? Jealous!!!

Koru_Kinshi

Yeah, sooo....let me know if you ever want to sell them.