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Old 06-01-2009, 10:56 PM
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Wheel offset

Hi is it the 18X8 offset 32 18X9 offset 30 can be install to w204? please advice
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Originally Posted by tls1212
Hi is it the 18X8 offset 32 18X9 offset 30 can be install to w204? please advice
No, the offset has to be 40 or higher.
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Originally Posted by micropower99
No, the offset has to be 40 or higher.
but for the non 4matic? is it the wheel will out off the fender?
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same offset fitment doesn't matter if you have 4-matic or rwd.
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Originally Posted by tls1212
Hi is it the 18X8 offset 32 18X9 offset 30 can be install to w204? please advice
Factory wheels are:
Front 7.5" x 49mm offset
Rear 8.5" x 54mm offset

Compared to the wheels you would like to fit....
...the Fronts will stick out an extra 23mm
...the Rears will stick out an extra 30mm

From what I have seen on peoples C's, you could extend an extra 15mm both front and back before it starts too look "odd". Maybe even push the rear to extend 20mm. You extend any further and it does not look good because it looks like your wheels stick out.

...So I would have to say no, these will not fit.
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how about 19"? what is the best offset for that??

thanks
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Originally Posted by TheDarkSide
Factory wheels are:
Front 7.5" x 49mm offset
Rear 8.5" x 54mm offset

Compared to the wheels you would like to fit....
...the Fronts will stick out an extra 23mm
...the Rears will stick out an extra 30mm

From what I have seen on peoples C's, you could extend an extra 15mm both front and back before it starts too look "odd". Maybe even push the rear to extend 20mm. You extend any further and it does not look good because it looks like your wheels stick out.

...So I would have to say no, these will not fit.
so if i have another set of 19X8.5 offset 38 and rear 19X9.5 offset 43 is it ok
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Originally Posted by tls1212
so if i have another set of 19X8.5 offset 38 and rear 19X9.5 offset 43 is it ok
it will still rub gently.
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will 35 front and 40 rear fit good??

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Originally Posted by clover168
will 35 front and 40 rear fit good??
no.
you need at least 42 front 45 rear.
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Originally Posted by white46
it will still rub gently.
from you mean rub gently at front side or rear pls advice
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C300 4MATIC (w204)
Originally Posted by tls1212
so if i have another set of 19X8.5 offset 38 and rear 19X9.5 offset 43 is it ok
Going up 1" in width is an extra 13mm alone, so....
...fronts would extend 13mm + 11mm = 24mm....which is too far
...rears would extend 13mm + 11mm = 24mm....which is also too far
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My 8,5x19" have rear offset off 40 and front 50, i also have some spacers for the front to make the offset 45, but i still have to try it....
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anyone using negitive camber to go with lower offsets?
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Adjusting the camber will cause irregular wear on your tires, if you don't mind changing your tires more often.

I'm running 40 offset on my 8.5" wide wheels and it sits nicely within the wheel well at the top, though it does stick out beyond the lower valence which causes dirt and brake dust to kick up on the side panels. I don't recommend going any lower of an offset for a 8.5" wide wheel.
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Originally Posted by clover168
will 35 front and 40 rear fit good??
will it work if i add spacer??
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Originally Posted by clover168
will it work if i add spacer??
no, spacers actually decrease the offset.
I would avoid anything less than a 40mm offset for a 8.5" width wheel, and 47mm offset for a 9.5" wheel.
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oh ok thanks
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Front 18x8 with ET35 (tires size 225/40/18)
Rear 18x8 with ET35 (tire size 235/40/18)

With stock suspensions and no rubbing issue....
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18x8.5 18x8 ET35 is pretty much as far out as you can go on the w204.
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This is what I run on my 08 Sport. I have no rubbing issues.

20x8.5 ET42
20x10 ET54

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