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Hi, everyone! I've been reading the forum for quite a while.
This is my daily ride...
+ Mercedes Benz C250 2012 CGI Avantgarde Panoramic
+ Suspension: BC Racing Coilover V1 Series
+ Rims: AMG Style III Type R20 staggered 8.5"/9.5" ET43
+ Tires: Accelera Phi 245/30/20 front, 255/30/20 rear
+ Inner fenders have been rolled to avoid rubbing
There is some occasional tire rubbing on the front left (passenger) side. That is why the car is not lowered too much. I'm seriously considering to switch to R19 rims. Still looking for the "right" one though.
Regarding rims for W204, somehow in Jakarta (or everywhere?) the trend is fitting Japanese rims (ie: Rays/Volk Racing, SSR, Weds/Kranze, Work) onto German cars. It's like wearing sneakers with suits (which is cool nowadays *smile*).
Here are some pix:
Normal side view
Full load (4 persons)
Rear is okay!
Hard turn can be problematic!
Inside view...
Last edited by sab202; 05-28-2021 at 07:36 PM.
Reason: Additional info...
Prior to the white C250 2012, my ride was a black C250 2010 with C63 bodykit. The rim was ADV.1 rep R20 8.5"/9.5" ET45 and then replaced with AMG Style III Type 1 R20 8.5"/9.5" ET43.
ADV.1 rep R20 wheels
AMG Style III Type 1 R20 wheels
Last edited by sab202; 02-12-2021 at 07:02 AM.
Reason: Typo
Prior to the white C250 2012, my ride was a black C250 2010 with C63 bodykit. The rim was ADV-1 rep R20 8.5"/9.5" ET45 and then replaced with AMG Style III Type 1 R20 8.5"/9.5" ET43.
Well, actually my complete history with C-Class is like this...
Since Sep 25, 2014 - Black MB C180 2011 Classic CGI, BBS rep staggered 19" wheels. My first C-Class!
Since Jun 26, 2015 - White MB C250 2014 AMG Plus, CGI panoramic. Company car. All stock.
Since Jul 20, 2016 - Black MB C200 2008 Kompressor, Lorinser LM5 staggered 19" wheels, Eibach Pro Kit springs. A conservative buy.
Since Jan 13, 2018 - Black MB C250 2010 Avantgarde CGI, C63 bodykit & diffuser, AMG Style III Type 1 staggered 20" wheels, custom springs.
Since Apr 13, 2019 - White MB C250 2012 Avantgarde CGI panoramic, AMG Style III Type 2 staggered 20" wheels, BC Racing V1 Series coilover.
Since June 18, 2022 - Polar White MB C250 2014 AMG Line CBU, BBS CH-R staggered 19" wheels.
I want to bay new wheels so i need help.
I want to be flat with fender front and rear
i think to use front et35 18x8 tyres 235/40 r18
rear et40 18x9 tyres 265/35 r18 or
18x8 front et 40 rear et 35
tyres 245/40 r18 all around
i want this look rear
and front
This is my car at same rim but on winter and summer tyres in same dimension 245/40 r18 8j et35 all around, but winter tyres is bigger i dont know how but is bigger and poke out on front and they rub fender, rear is perfect.
on summer setup front is perfect and rear is not good. They should get out a little
October 2020 test drive with my C300 4MATIC Sport. October 2020 test drive with my C300 4MATIC Sport. October 2020 test drive with my C300 4MATIC Sport.
After driving a good sized SUV for three years straight I felt the NEED FOR SPEED! I found this nice 2014 C300 4MATIC Sport sedan with only 60,000 miles on the clock at my local FORD dealership. After driving her for 24 hours (test drive) I had to make her mine.
Been a while since I've been on the forums, got rid of my purple VMR's and went Gunmetal Grey Enkei GTC01RR, Blacked out Headlights with Profile V1. LED high beam units and yellow PPF over headlights. custom vented CF fenders. Quick release buttons for the bumper, updated ceramic coated FMIC and I'll be swapping to a Turbosmart plumback DV soon, the GFB VTA isn't my cup of tea and I can't seem to find the parts from my old GFB DV+ lol.
Plasti dipped my head light housing, smoked the eye lid and chrome stripe, and new headlight lens. Plasti dipped grill, bottom mesh, and fog light trim. tinted fog lights. New steering wheel wrap with grey stitching.
Will be swapping for smoked side marker soon.
Threw in some LED bulbs on my puddle lights earlier and decided to bite the bullet and replace all interior lights with LED’s.
The only problem I ran into was the footwell lights flickering with the doors open, but once the car is on they work just fine. (And I cracked the driver’s overhead light cover but no biggie because it’ll never be taken off again during my ownership)
The yellowish tint is from my garage overhead light. As for the purple/bluish light in the driver’s footwell, I replaced it with a white one after taking the photo, not sure why it was purple but oh well, problem solved.
Anyone who hasn’t done this yet, I HIGHLY recommend it. I no longer feel like I’m driving a car from 2010, almost feels like an airport in there or something.
Here's my $6000 beater. Did NOT look like this when I bought it. I completely did a paint correction and added some tid bits. I've had all kinds of cars and IF I modify the suspension, it will be with AIR. No more coilovers for me!!!! .
19" wheels and dark tint sooooooooooooooooooon!!!!
Last edited by Ultrakla$$ic; 05-18-2021 at 01:01 PM.
Hi, everyone! I've been reading the forum for quite a while.
This is my daily car...
+ Mercedes Benz C250 2012 CGI Avantgarde Panoramic
+ Suspension: BC Racing Coilover V1 Series
+ AMG Style III Type 2 rim: R20 staggered 8.5"/9.5" ET43
+ Accelera Phi tires: 245/30/20 front, 255/30/20 rear
+ Inner fenders have been trimmed to avoid rubbing
There is some occasional tire rubbing at front left (passenger) side. That is why the car is not lowered too much. I'm seriously considering to switch to R19 rims. Still looking for the "right" one though.
Regarding rims for W204, somehow in Jakarta (or everywhere?) the trend is fitting Japanese rims (ie: Rays/Volk Racing, SSR, Weds/Kranze, Work) onto German cars. It's like wearing sneakers with suits (which is cool nowadays!). Anyway, in the meantime I will stick with European rims, ie: AMG, BBS, Brabus, Carlsson, or Lorinser.
Here are some pix:
Normal side view.
PERFECT stance! When you say inner fenders have been "trimmed" do you mean you cut the metal on the inside of the fender wells????
Sorry video in bahasa Indonesia. But you can imagine their technique. They use a special tool and a heat gun. It has to be done very slowly & carefully because W204 fenders are fragile. For 4 fenders they charge approx US$80... a 2-3 hour work.
12-03-2020, 01:02 AM
Benz Newb
When you say inner fenders have been "trimmed" do you mean you cut the metal on the inside of the fender wells????
