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Old 04-11-2009, 08:56 AM
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4Matic Wheels Question

Hey perhaps some of you folks can help out a clueless gal regarding wheels and TIA. Anyways ive got the 4matic Sport C and i've been wanting to get new wheels but i've been hesitant due to the fact that the Sport models has the staggered setups but i just realized that the C300 Luxury models arent staggered sooo why can't i get the same size wheels/tires ( i really prefer the BBS Ch's ) on all four corners like the Luxury has ??

I'd really like 18" or 19" wheels ( yes an inch or two does matter j/k ) but i'm afraid it'll effect the 4matic in a negative way ??

Once again i thank you guys kindly
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You can get the same size in all 4 corners. In fact, here in Canada, our winter setup is the same in all 4 corners.
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I got a C320 CDI 4-M and I got the 18'' AMG wheels on my car. Car was deliverd on the 18'' AMG wheels 255 in the rear and 225 in the front (summer setup). In winter I got 225 17'' all around.
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2009 C300 4Matic Sport...2012 C350 4Matic
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Originally Posted by sameer13
You can get the same size in all 4 corners. In fact, here in Canada, our winter setup is the same in all 4 corners.
Would 4Matic works correctly if same size is used in 4 corners? Which offset should be used?

-DW
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Wheel WIDTH and tire WIDTH, which is what a staggered setup is about, has nothing do do with rolling diameter. With the staggered wheels, the wheels and tires are wider, but the rear tires are a lower profile, so the net effect is that the rolling diameter is the same both front and rear.

The actual DIAMETER of the front and rear tires / wheels are the same whether the setup is staggered or symmetrical. Thus, it doesn't matter whether you use a staggered wheel approach or a symmetrical, as long as the diameter remains the same, you won't upset the 4-matic system, or the ESP, or the ABS.

Bottom line - I bought Lux precisely because I don't like staggered wheels; you can go to the same size all round with no problems, as long as you stick to the appropriate tire size. Those sizes are documented IN YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL - all your answers are in there if you want to look.
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Originally Posted by woofwoofz
Would 4Matic works correctly if same size is used in 4 corners? Which offset should be used?

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The same offset as the front wheels I think ET+47

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