09C2304MATIC

Hi Everyone:

I am looking for a second set of 17" wheels for my 2009 C230 for summer use. I have the sports package with the following wheels:

> 2009 Mercedes Benz C230 4MATIC
> FRONT WHEEL/TIRE: 7.5 J x 17 ET 47 225/45R17
> REAR WHEEL /TIRE: 8.5 J x 17 ET 58 245/40R17
> BOLT PATTERN: 5 x 112

I was told that you do not have to get a staggered set of wheels/rims to fit the staggered tires (per the sizes shown above), as you can mount both sizes of tire (225 & 245) on an 8" wide wheel. Can anyone please tell me if this is in fact the case, or even recommended?

I have been looking at the Mandrus Mannheim Wheels in Gunmetal in 17's, but according to the website they only come in a 17" x 8", whereas my current set-up is 7.5" x 17" & 8.5" x 17".

Has anyone actually mounted the same size tires on a staggered set of rims? If so, does it look funny? Does it affect ride, etc?

I'm a novice here, so any expert advice would be sincerely appreciated. Everyone seems to have a different opinion. For sure, trying to find staggered 17's is not easy....

Thanks.

lx Raven xl

Can anyone answer to the above question please? I am intrested to know that too.

Mtl20v

Yes. This is 100% true

2254517 fits 7-8.5" wheels
2454017 fits 8-9.5" wheels

jrct9454

No problem - the 8" wheel width will work for both sizes of tires - proceed with a clear conscience.

All of these tire sizes are made to work with wheel widths that vary by at least 1.5" - so don't sweat the small differences involved in this case, either front or rear.

[For confirmation, go to TireRack's web site and look up the specs for the two sizes of tires in this case - you'll see the allowable rim widths, and 8" falls within the range of both sizes, as noted in the post above.]