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OFFICIAL W204 Lowering Spring Thread - Post Pics of Eibach Pro Kit, H&R Sport and SS
I know some people have been able to get away with a 235 when paired up with a "thin side wall tire", I was just afraid it would come to haunt me down the road when I replaced the tires.
BTW, you've got some great taste, at first glance I thought your pic was of my car!
Last edited by Lowflyer; Jun 28, 2017 at 05:53 PM.

I'm afraid that if I put H&R sport springs on my car that the spring rates won't be adequate and that may cause some problems down the road. I cannot consider Super sports since the roads here are way too ugly.

I'm afraid that if I put H&R sport springs on my car that the spring rates won't be adequate and that may cause some problems down the road. I cannot consider Super sports since the roads here are way too ugly.
Thanks for your feedback.
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‘10 C300 4MATIC, looking to drop it but also be able to have some clearance for snow driving, as I’m an instructor and would have to navigate winter pass conditions at least a dozen or so times, while the wife has the FX45. I also hate the ‘slammed’ look on eco-executive sedans.
Also planning to put 18”s on as it currently has the stock 17”s.
I’m wondering if H&R Sports with a thinner pad would be perfect. My first impression was to just do the spring and keep the stock pad, but I do want a sportier stance along with keeping the ability to navigate snowy conditions. I won’t be plowing through the mountain parking lots with 10” of chopped up new snow, but will be driving mountain passes on the mornings where they get 8” new.
So any advice on a ‘best-of-both-worlds’ solution is welcome. Pics are even better is possible. Thanks!




‘10 C300 4MATIC, looking to drop it but also be able to have some clearance for snow driving, as I’m an instructor and would have to navigate winter pass conditions at least a dozen or so times, while the wife has the FX45. I also hate the ‘slammed’ look on eco-executive sedans.
Also planning to put 18”s on as it currently has the stock 17”s.
I’m wondering if H&R Sports with a thinner pad would be perfect. My first impression was to just do the spring and keep the stock pad, but I do want a sportier stance along with keeping the ability to navigate snowy conditions. I won’t be plowing through the mountain parking lots with 10” of chopped up new snow, but will be driving mountain passes on the mornings where they get 8” new.
So any advice on a ‘best-of-both-worlds’ solution is welcome. Pics are even better is possible. Thanks!
Last edited by blessed_trades; Aug 12, 2023 at 02:56 PM.
- 2009 C300 Sport 6spd
- H&R Super Sport Springs w/ 5MM spring pads
- 18x8.5 et35 Mercedes Alphards on 225/40s all around
- No rubbing or scraping
- No need to roll fenders on this set up






