SleekC230

Need some advice regarding an offset and tire size for an18 inch rim for my 06 C230 sport sedan. I'm planning to upgrade my stock rims.

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boxert

I have an '06 C55 with stock 18" wheels. Offsets are 37 front and 30 rear, so I believe anything in that range could work. I also have a set of Lorinser 19" wheels, 8.5" F and 9.5" R. They fit perfectly and have offset 38 front and rear. Not trying to sell you these, but they are for sale if you're curious about them.

boxert

On tires, it depends on the wheel width, but you can go up to 245 front and in some cases 275 rear.

SleekC230

Thanks boxert. What's the width and tire specs on your C55 ? Can you send me a pic of the Lorinser.

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boxert

The original wheels are 18x7.5 front and 18x8.5 rear and tires are 225/40/18 and 245/35/18 respectively. I have ran another set of 18" wheels which were 18x8 front and 18x9 rear and I ran 235/40/18 and 265/35/18 with great results.

The 19" Lorinser I have are wider by 1" front and rear than the original wheels. On these to keep the diameters close to original, I would recommend 235/35/19 front and 255/30/19 rear.

The Lorinsers are authentic made in Germany. They retail for $600/piece, but I am selling the set for $1200 shipped.

SleekC230

Elp
Thanks for your h

SleekC230

[QUOTE=SleekC230;7044665]Elp
Thanks for your help.. anld also for the pic, I'm looking for a black n silver rims.

boxert

You can try c63 wheels, but will need to run spacers. I'm running them on my c55. They are silver and dark gray.

gofisch

I believe the offset for the C230 is 36 front and 34 Rear. For the C55 its 30 front and 34 rear.

insame1

FYI the c55 has a wider track than a standard w203.

SleekC230

is this offset for an 18 inch rims ? In upgrading to 18 from the 17 stock. Thanks

SleekC230

thanks for the info.

SleekC230

nice rims 👍

gofisch

The offset doesn't change with the height of the tire, it has to do with the mounting plate of the car and the centerline of the wheel.

Benzo2

I have a similar question. The car is an 06 c230 sport w/staggered wheels. I want to put aftermarket wheels on it (17x8). OEM is 17x7.5 front and 17x8.5 rear. Is there a negative impact if I use 17x8 wheels? additional information (tires are 225/45/17 front and 245/40/17 rear). From my research, the tires should fit the 17x8 wheels.