Krytech

I finally pulled the trigger and picked up a set of C63 wheels. Got my car back from the dealer today and I'm pretty happy with the result. Much more aggressive than the 17" 6 twin-spoke wheels. I'll be using the 17's for my winter set. The slight difference in offset added to the .5" wider wheels all around makes a big visual difference in the stance of the car. I'll post some comparison pics when I can find some similar shots of the two.

I haven't had a chance to drive it hard yet, but I'm hoping that the wider stance and extra rubber on the road helps in the turns and further minimizes the already minimal understeering.

Let me know what you think. Also, I want to thank OverBudget for the hookup on a great set of wheels.

AMGTTV8

looks sexy!

get that grille blacked-out!

AMGTTV8

also, am i seeing correctly!?!?

are you running two different sets of tires front and rear???

from what i can tell pirelli's front and michelins rear... just a guess

Krytech

Working on the grille. Going to put my sport grille back on for summer. I have two lux grilles and I'm painting one black. Just can't decide what to do with the emblem on the grille. Leave it chromed, paint it black, sand & fill it? I guess I'll have all summer now to decide.

Yeah the fronts are OE P-Zero's and the rear were replaced. Fairly common with C63's to chew threw 2-3 sets of rears before needing to replace the fronts. Wish that was a problem I had... I'll be buying new rubber all around fairly soon. Going to burn the rears up a bit first.

GLK4MATIC

Looks good, congrats on the mod!

micropower99

Looks pimp man, I'm going to be doing the same setup soon

AMGTTV8

gotcha! explains it...

wish i had that problem too

justthinking

How much did you pay for the wheels?? Put the sports grille back on..luxury grille looks kinda weird w/ the aggressive c63 wheels...

TB5...

looks fresh and clean.

damn Minnesota doesn't require front license plates!...lucky...

the front of our C's are too nice... grille looks classy.

phranksmbz

Awesome choice, i have mine sitting in my garage. Waiting to do everything at one time in June.

Onizuka

gratz, looks nice

Azn_C300

great looking setup

Krytech

Thanks! But don't you think it would look better with a strut brace installed?

Thanks micro, I debated doing some aftermarket wheels but in the end opted for an OE setup. Something about that appealed to me. It's a good route to go. Although when I see pics of some HRE's and MRR-GT1's I'm sure I'll start thinking...

Around $2k OTD with wheels, shipping, new sensors installed and mount/balance. I do like the lux grille with this setup, but I'll like the Sport grille more. I'll probably be doing the lux grille in the winter w/ my 17's and then the 18's & sport grille for summer.

Thanks TB5! It is a clean setup. The lux grille gives it a classic look, albeit a slightly less bold one. Almost reminds me of a mini-S Class. MN does require a front plate. I'm just pushing my luck.

Right on. Doing anything other than wheels? I think I recall you talking about springs for your 4-matic.

Your recent mods are looking pretty sick as well!

Thanks AZN!

MNL ICE

Nice and Clean!!!

tanktube67

I like it!
I have the same wheels

Krytech

Thanks. Love your tails lights! I picked up some trim covers a while ago to paint black and install to make sure I like them with my color paint. If so I'll probably have them painted like yours. Your tails are painted correct?


Thanks tanktube!

peabers

Very nice setup... I especially like the view of the wider treads from the rear.

justthinking

Hmm...does anyone else feel that rear end of the w204 is not agreesive enough w/ c63 wheels and all??

Krytech, nice setup...btw...steel grey ftw!!!

cdye12

Congrats; good setup. Picking up a set of C63 wheels was one of the best (albeit expensive) purchases I've made so far. You'll find that it's much easier to clean the wheels and apply that much needed wheel wax.

Krytech

Yeah especially these, they're 275/35's. The width is a nice look, but they're about .5" taller than the 255's... I'm either going to go 265 or 255 in the rear when I replace the tires. I haven't driven it hard yet but I think it feels a little sluggish with the extra mass and it being further from the hub. The tire itself is about 2lbs heavier than the OE 255 PZero but only about 1lb heavier than the Blizzak tire I had on the rear with my 17" setup. Be interesting to see what the dyno says.

I has initially wanted Obsidian and since taking delivery of the Steel Grey and seeing this color in person the first time, I've never had a regret.

It will be a pleasure to clean these over my 17's. Besides not having the twin spokes the color of these will let me go more than a few days before they need a whip down.

Thanks all!

FrankW

congrats on the new wheels

Derspeed

Lookin' good!

dansonchan

thats sick..how much for the wheel?

jeffie7

The added width makes a nice change. I'm a big fan for having aggressive wheels on any RWD car.

Krytech

Thanks guys