aan123

Hi,
I just bought a 19"x8.5 wheels for the front and 19"x9.5 wheels for the rear. I bought this online and the seller said it will fit perfectly, but I doubt so.
Do you guys think this will fit into my car (W203)?
The offset of these 4 wheels are 37
Thanks for your input

aan123

ggong5150

I have the same size front and rear but my offset is 32. I had bought an extra wheel and the shop gave me one with a 34 offset by mistake and it rubbed. I think 37 is defintely to big.

FrankW

front 35mm on 18x8.5 and rear 38mm on 18x9.5. No rubbing what so ever.

aan123

Thanks for your input.
Do you guys did any fender roll?
And do you think I should install a lowering kit or standard shock and spring will be ok?
Thank you

aan123

FrankW

it's not rubbing, so didn't roll mine.

18's would look pretty much like how mine looks. If you go 19s you might want to consider lowering more if your car is 04.5-05. If your car's 2001-2003 sport or non sport, then lowering would be recommanded if you go 18s and 19s.

ggong5150

Whether you put 18s or 19s I think you should still lower the car at least with sport springs. It's not really aggressive and not much modification if any is needed. I have coilovers and the drop on mine is pretty low. I had to use a 12mm spacer on the front and rolled the front fenders too. If you go with sport springs you will get a little drop but won't sacrifice ride quality much at all.

FrankW

wanna buy my used springs? MUHAHAHAHAHA

eBalita Editor

I am in the Los Angeles area. Please email me at editor@eBalita.net. Let me know how much. i would rather not pay shipping. thanks in advance.

aan123

Does anybody know that if I decide to roll the fender, do I need to cut the fender, or is there any screw or bolt to take off the fender. For those who rolled their fender how did you do it? and how much did it cost if you guys still remember.
Thank you

Btw, do you guys think that I should change only the springs? or the shock also? Coz everybody seems to recommend to change the spring but not the shock.

Thank you

FrankW

lowering springs will decrease your shocks lifespan, but not at all that great of a level like some of the guys who drives their cars like no tomorrow.

rolling the fender means rolling the fender, no cutting is needed. we are not talking about shaving the fender.

ggong5150

Rolling the fender does not require cutting. There's not a lot of lip on the fenders so it's pretty easy. It cost me $80 for the fronts. If you lower the car with just springs, you won't have to roll the fenders or do any fender modification at all unless you go with coilovers or race springs.
If you go with sport springs, you can still use your factory shocks and then just replace them with sport shocks when they wear out.
I have the H&R sport springs for sale if you're interested.

aan123

Ok, how much do you offer your spring? I see that everybody uses H&R. I seldom see somebody sell their eibach here. Is it better? I prefer it soft rather than stiff.
Anyway, how much you sell your springs and how long you've been using it?
thank you

aan123

ggong5150

Used them for 5 months. $125 plus shipping.

aan123

So, what's the type for H&R or Eibach for W203?
Is there any particular type for it?

aan123

ggong5150

These are H&R sport springs. I don't quite think I get what your asking.

aan123

Never mind,
I am just wondering did you cut the spring coil or no?
And how low will the car drop when I install your spring?
Thank you

aan123

ggong5150

The spring coils have not been cut. These are H&R factory sport springs. You never cut springs as you will lose ride quality. These springs will lower the front 1-1.25" in the front and .75-1.0" in the rear.

Anaheim_Drew

Advice;
As a noobe with only 8 post and this being your first MBZ, why would you buy wheels with no knowledge about it fitting?
Why don't you read about cars and basic suspension to learn? This way your questions will not sound so dumb
1. You need to find out all the information about your wheels, offset, size etc.
2. Then you determine if they will fit and what is needed, spacers, rear fender roll (no cutting, or removal) the inside lip is rolled up flat so tire doesnt rub.
3. Springs..... his are not cut. ggong.. When you get your tires,you get the springs and fenders rolled if needed along with spacers etc.... Find a place that can do it all. What State are you in? Educate yourself so you don't make bad decisions

aan123

haha...you should've told me before. Too late dude
SOrry, I got everything fit in my car.
Thanks for your basic advice.

aan123

eBalita Editor

Anybody selling used H&R or Eibach lowering springs for a 2004 230k Sport Sedan?

Would 2005 w203 springs lower my 2004 as low as the H&R or Eibachs? I will keep the stock shocks.

email me with a price please. editor@eBalita.net

vishaL iZ mE

I am also looking for some H&R Sport Springs for my 05 230 komp.
Also, the car is on lease, does this void the warranty what so ever?
Hopefully I want to purchase the springs this week if possible, so if anyone has anything to tell, hit me up @ vkuber@***.net or post here, thanks! I am going to go search the forum's now!

Anaheim_Drew

No they wont lower your car like the other two.....
H&R springs....... $150.................for your car

Boxer2Blower

Would the Eibachs even lower an '05 C230K lower than the standard sports suspension? (Compare a C240 to a C230K and you will see what I mean). As for the wheels gap.......NEVER CUT YOUR SPRINGS!!?!?!?!??!?! I am shocked even when I hear about this ghetto technique on Civic Forums let alone an MB forum. It has no benefits....its unsafe, your car will handle and ride like crap, etc.

benzo-boi

That was the exact same question I had. I guess it's still too early to tell, being the '05s haven't been out that long. It would suck to buy lowering springs for your 05 sport just to have the same height if not higher then your stock oem Mercedes Benz springs. I got a friend at Sprewell Racing, I'll ask him and maybe he can tell me, or unless somebody in this forums has already inquired about it.

Anaheim_Drew

I answered the question... Eibachs will not lower your car much, H&R more noticable, cupkit more and coilovers the most..............