jimmythegreek

your setup is good, just be aware your gonna be sticking out a tiny bit, just barely. and no u cant go 305 295 will rub w conti's at +45 offset, Ive tried it at stock height. U wont be able to run that setup lowered without using skinny tires at 225/255 just so you know

crazy1eye

Nice! Looks good!

Can't wait till I get mine

poisonpill

Thanks Jimmy. So it sounds like 275 is too wide- I've seen some inquiries on 265's but I saw a c63 at the stealership with 19's and 255's that were pretty flush- what are your suggestions considering the setup I've proposed?

Thanks

jimmythegreek

i would run that setup esp if your not lowering it. You are better off 235/265 it has a tiny stretch in back make it look more aggressive.

pnoyworx

Jimmy, So I was on the other thread with someone asking about about tire thread thickness.
What offset 19x8.5/9.5/10 max till we will have to use skinny brand so we won't rub? I ask because here in Washington it is common for us to run A/S tires which usually has more meat. Using summer tires here, when our temps drops up and down near the 40deg is pointless. Buying summer tires for use of 3 months is also not sensible for me.

jimmythegreek

I would use one size as a safe bet, the tire brand also changes the look of the wheel/tire combo because some tires have bead protectors, some are worse than others. I have a set of cooper zeons for instance that were given to me, like 80% tread. I test mounted them on my brabus wheels for clearance sake when milling those wheels down to make a higher offset and it looked like I had 225's on the rears (19" btw) cause the bead protector stuck out so far. Im also personally not a fan of certain tires cause of the sidewall markings, I hate busy sidwalls esp on low profile tires makes the profile look thicker than it really is, some brands are notorious for this, writing and designs and hash marks and such. in the rear +45 w a 265 average brand is the max for being low and clearing, u may actually rub w a real fat brand if your low. My current wheels I have on are +48 offset w a 265/30/19 falken 452 and I can also run that wheel w falken 452 in 275/30/19 and clear. I have a set of carlsonns in 10" 19 rears, +45 offset and they rub w 275/30/19 but they clear w 265/30/19 both falken 452s, but the 265 look stretched pretty good, Im gonna have to machine the backs to clear w 275 now that Im lower than before. Tire size and brand is huge if your dropped w these cars, u gotta be careful you dont end up rubbing just cause of tires, its a crappy game we gotta play......

pnoyworx

Thanks... so at least now I know the boarder line of where I need to be.

JVEE120

Every tire manufacturer's websites has data as far as OD (overall diameter) for you to be sure what you are getting for clearance.....a commonality in passenger high performance tires is 10/32nds of tread depth. So while the A/S tire's tread might be more aggressive and busy, it is actually the same OD as the Summer offering in that brand......Doing some research on tire websites on Section Width is key....keep in mind that every manufacturer will publish a stated Section width (in inches) per a recommended rim width. Although there is a rim width range for every size, the optimal with is always stated. The concrete info is for every 0.5" in width you go up or down, you also go up or down 0.2" in section width, which can help with determining how wide to go....At the end of the day, consider rim width, offset, suspension (lowering springs, etc), and tire size.....Michelin for example makes a more rounded shoulder tire (has a squattier, fatter appearance) to increase progressivity....Sorry for rambling...I'm just a Tire Nerd....Best of luck....

Your resident Michelin Employee.....JV

pnoyworx

thanks for the info, very informative, I also consider user experience in different settings to be a great tool, the reason I ask and ask about different setups. I am not in a rush to buy, so when I do pull the trigger, I want to make sure I have the right fitment I am looking for and not fiddling around with rubbing issues or other issues. But all these info you guys are giving are very helpful. Thanks again.

blazersman

I have someone local selling wheels with these specs. I'd love to use them on my C300 4matic and have a few questions.

19x8 et47 with 215/40
19x9 et43 with 225/40

Questions:

1-any way these wheels will fit?
2-what tire sizes would I go with, I'm assuming those tires included aren't going to work!
3-any fender rolling or spacers recommended?

E55 Bulldog

Hey guys, I have been reading through you posts and though I would ask for some help. Im thinking about going with a new set of wheels for our C63. At first I wanted 20s but I don't want to run 25 rear sidewalls. So I am back going with 19s. I also don't plan on dropping the car at all. It is our DD and my wife drives it a primarily.

I have a 2009 C63 with the P30 package and is said to sit a tad lower then stock C63s but I don't think by too much.

The OEM Rims are front 18x8 ET45 and rear 18x9 ET54.
The OEM Tires were front 235/40R18 and rear 255/35R18.

I was thinking with going with OEM replicas in 19s and a more aggressive offset to make it look a little better and not spend a lot of cash. I wanted to stay under 2k for wheels and tires. I also like the forgestar CF10s but they are about a grand more then the reps.

What do you guys think is the best offset tire combo to fill my wells and looks good. I know the fronts OEMs are ET 45 but they look like have have room to count in order to be flush and so do the rears. I know most aftermarket fronts are ET 45 ?? Here are some pics of my stock set up. It drives me crazy how weak it looks.

Thanks for your input.

pnoyworx

you just had to give us a peak under that car cover.

E55 Bulldog

haha.. not intentional. But yeah that is my baby.

JVEE120

I'll be willing to help you out, but I don't see many options for you if you plan on staying under $2K.......

almac04

Where did you find the cf diffuser with the dual exhaust (not quad)? Those wheels are clean and sophisticated, very presidential

jimmythegreek

[quote=E55 Bulldog;5116336]Hey guys, I have been reading through you posts and though I would ask for some help. Im thinking about going with a new set of wheels for our C63. At first I wanted 20s but I don't want to run 25 rear sidewalls. So I am back going with 19s. I also don't plan on dropping the car at all. It is our DD and my wife drives it a primarily.

I have a 2009 C63 with the P30 package and is said to sit a tad lower then stock C63s but I don't think by too much.

The OEM Rims are front 18x8 ET45 and rear 18x9 ET54.
The OEM Tires were front 235/40R18 and rear 255/35R18.

I was thinking with going with OEM replicas in 19s and a more aggressive offset to make it look a little better and not spend a lot of cash. I wanted to stay under 2k for wheels and tires. I also like the forgestar CF10s but they are about a grand more then the reps.

What do you guys think is the best offset tire combo to fill my wells and looks good. I know the fronts OEMs are ET 45 but they look like have have room to count in order to be flush and so do the rears. I know most aftermarket fronts are ET 45 ?? Here are some pics of my stock set up. It drives me crazy how weak it looks.

Thanks for your input.


the rep wheels in 19" are fine for your car, it will actually be a more aggressive look because you are widening the wheel and will prob add a little stretch. most of them are 45/45 F and R and that is a good setup, w 8.5 and 9.5 u will sit pretty much flush. Go w 235/35/19 and 265/30/19 or even 275 since you are not lowering the car. I will tell u from experience the P30 cars sit the same height, there is no difference. The C63 looks a little weak at stock ride height. If you park next to a C300/350 sport check out the height difference. its sits the same, but the ground effects primarily the front bumper is much heigher off the ground, makes the car look kinda weird even tho the rest is badass. The majority of the guys doin mods over in that section are running coilovers, its a must for gettin the look right. In your case doing 19s will help fill the wheel wells, and there are some choices out there for decent wheels/tires for under 2000. I think you would be good w SLS reps maybe paint/powdercoat them to the car color and go w decent tires and you'll have $$ to spare for dinner. check out powerwheelpro in the tire section, those reps even say AMG for ya

E55 Bulldog

Thank you, I really appreciate your input. Does anyone have the SLS wheels mounted on a C-Class yet. I would love to see how they look.

E55 Bulldog

Ok, what do you guys think. Is this a good fit for my C63

Front: 19x8.5 ET45 with 235/35/19 (Continental DWS)
Rear: 19x9.5 ET45 with 265/30/19 (Continental DWS)

Or should I try to get a set with ET 35 front? Im not even sure if they even make the wheels with ET35 fronts. Im looking at getting the same wheels we have but the reps in 19's

Do you think this tire set up is my best option or should I do a wider tire set up like... 245/275?

Angel02

Hey i was just wondering if anyone knew if i can run these specs on my 2011 C300:

Size : 18 x 8
Offset : 38+

Angel02

Hey i was wondering if 18s can run ET35 in the front and rears. 18x8 or 18x9

mlandingin177

Hey guys. I finally got my wheels on for test fitment. let me know what you guys think.

Here's the specs:
Iforged Seneka
Front 19x8.0 et35 235/35/19 as picture below (changing them to 215/35/19)
Rears 19x8.5 et35 235/35/19 (changing outer lip +0.5 more to make width 9 inches)





There rear isn't as flush I have about 10-15 mm


let me know what you guys think.

I will post complete pics after I change the rear lips

pnoyworx

^^^^Nice wheels^^^^ I wish my iforged fit, I had to sell mine.

jimmythegreek

[quote=mlandingin177;5130544]Hey guys. I finally got my wheels on for test fitment. let me know what you guys think.

Here's the specs:
Iforged Seneka
Front 19x8.0 et35 235/35/19 as picture below (changing them to 215/35/19)
Rears 19x8.5 et35 235/35/19 (changing outer lip +0.5 more to make width 9 inches)



I would go 215/35/19 up front and 245/30/19 out back w that setup. I like those wheels, Id be powdercoating the centers so fast lol....but yeah id go w 245/30 w a 9" rear

JVEE120

W204s have a minimum load carrying capacity of 91 or 92 on the front tires. This means to adequately hold the load and load transfer for the fronts per OE psi, they need to carry @ 1032-1134 lbs each. A 215/35ZR19 only comes in a 85 load rating, even extra load. It is an OE REQUIREMENT for load to meet or exceed the OE load rating. If you don't, then the tire cannot hold the load of the car even at max psi. It causes the tire to overheat substantially, which leads it to do absolutely nothing it says it will do. I wouldn't let anyone I know ride in a car with those tires, and quite frankly, any respectable, educated tire installer should deny it as well. 225/35ZR19 will meet all needs and do you well.......

Matt_Eurojerks

Did you take any more rear fitment pics? I would like to see them.