W204's and offsets of wheels
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whats the offset of the wheels matt?
mine are 19x10 w a 40mm offset 275/30/19 and I dont rub even when I drop it w the ride control. BUT it barely makes it, clears by a piece of cardboard. If your above 40mm u should clear, just run a narrow brand tire like falkens or sumitomos. I like the 452 falkens and the Zr3s sumitomo
if u goto a decent rim/tire shop they will test fit for you and bottom the car out to see if they rub. I tried 285/30/19 first and when it bottomed out it rubbed. all they do is fit one side and lower the car onto some old rims on that side or wood blocks. when the car comes off the lift on that side the suspension is bottomed out and you know if it rubs. If your sticking way out and worried about the fenders go SLOOOOOOOW. once its bottomed you can then check the fabric inner and see if its rubbing. If u can fit a credit card or piece of skinny cardboard in it it clears. ANY decent wheel shop should know how to do this, its standard custom fit protocol..........jimmy
mine are 19x10 w a 40mm offset 275/30/19 and I dont rub even when I drop it w the ride control. BUT it barely makes it, clears by a piece of cardboard. If your above 40mm u should clear, just run a narrow brand tire like falkens or sumitomos. I like the 452 falkens and the Zr3s sumitomo
if u goto a decent rim/tire shop they will test fit for you and bottom the car out to see if they rub. I tried 285/30/19 first and when it bottomed out it rubbed. all they do is fit one side and lower the car onto some old rims on that side or wood blocks. when the car comes off the lift on that side the suspension is bottomed out and you know if it rubs. If your sticking way out and worried about the fenders go SLOOOOOOOW. once its bottomed you can then check the fabric inner and see if its rubbing. If u can fit a credit card or piece of skinny cardboard in it it clears. ANY decent wheel shop should know how to do this, its standard custom fit protocol..........jimmy
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'13 C300 '14 E63S '08 E92 M3
would i be able to run H&R sports with my rims
(Vertini Fairlady on Nitto Nitto Invo's) will post pics without the H&R's once they come in
19x8.5 ET45 - tire : 235/35/19
19x9.5 ET48 - tire 265/30/19
Thanks
(Vertini Fairlady on Nitto Nitto Invo's) will post pics without the H&R's once they come in
19x8.5 ET45 - tire : 235/35/19
19x9.5 ET48 - tire 265/30/19
Thanks
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I dont see why not. You will rub on the outside of the tire to quater panel if anything.
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I'm looking at something like
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/19-WH...item48409be1ab
that but I'm kind of retarded when it comes to offsets - they just confuse me. Would I rub with those?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/19-WH...item48409be1ab
that but I'm kind of retarded when it comes to offsets - they just confuse me. Would I rub with those?
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I'm looking at something like
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/19-WH...item48409be1ab
that but I'm kind of retarded when it comes to offsets - they just confuse me. Would I rub with those?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/19-WH...item48409be1ab
that but I'm kind of retarded when it comes to offsets - they just confuse me. Would I rub with those?
Last edited by Matt_Eurojerks; Jun 3, 2011 at 11:57 AM.
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Well it's not just rubbing. When I let the jack down the strut is actually sitting on the tire. The place I purchase from said that it should fit because they do that setup all the time and said spacers should clear. But I also think the tire is too fat. Since I'm not running staggared will 235 be alot less fat. Thank you for your help
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whats the offset of the wheels matt?
mine are 19x10 w a 40mm offset 275/30/19 and I dont rub even when I drop it w the ride control. BUT it barely makes it, clears by a piece of cardboard. If your above 40mm u should clear, just run a narrow brand tire like falkens or sumitomos. I like the 452 falkens and the Zr3s sumitomo
if u goto a decent rim/tire shop they will test fit for you and bottom the car out to see if they rub. I tried 285/30/19 first and when it bottomed out it rubbed. all they do is fit one side and lower the car onto some old rims on that side or wood blocks. when the car comes off the lift on that side the suspension is bottomed out and you know if it rubs. If your sticking way out and worried about the fenders go SLOOOOOOOW. once its bottomed you can then check the fabric inner and see if its rubbing. If u can fit a credit card or piece of skinny cardboard in it it clears. ANY decent wheel shop should know how to do this, its standard custom fit protocol..........jimmy
mine are 19x10 w a 40mm offset 275/30/19 and I dont rub even when I drop it w the ride control. BUT it barely makes it, clears by a piece of cardboard. If your above 40mm u should clear, just run a narrow brand tire like falkens or sumitomos. I like the 452 falkens and the Zr3s sumitomo
if u goto a decent rim/tire shop they will test fit for you and bottom the car out to see if they rub. I tried 285/30/19 first and when it bottomed out it rubbed. all they do is fit one side and lower the car onto some old rims on that side or wood blocks. when the car comes off the lift on that side the suspension is bottomed out and you know if it rubs. If your sticking way out and worried about the fenders go SLOOOOOOOW. once its bottomed you can then check the fabric inner and see if its rubbing. If u can fit a credit card or piece of skinny cardboard in it it clears. ANY decent wheel shop should know how to do this, its standard custom fit protocol..........jimmy
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this post is regarding wheel bolts for after market wheels,
is there a specific bolts for the aftermarket wheels such as shorter bolts for the rear,
or any bolts will fit that from places like america's tires or what not?
is there a specific bolts for the aftermarket wheels such as shorter bolts for the rear,
or any bolts will fit that from places like america's tires or what not?
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Will do! Going to be placing the order this week. I'm excited as hell. Any opinions on what color I should spray the caliper? I had red on my red c230, was thinking red again but not sure. Any ideas?
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And dudeitsmattx:
you will definitely clear with a 265 no prob, probably 275 too but its tight. You got 20s and if you had 25 up front and 20 out back you would be at factory rim diameter. Your going 35 up front and 30 out back, thats what Im running w 19s and am .03 mm off (bigger) than factory 18s. So your overall rear diameter is larger so if you rub its gonna be on the inner fabric, not the fender. 48mm is about a 1/4" in further than my 40mm and im doing 275 on a 10" rear, no rubbing even in sport suspension w the ride control on. If you were on 19s I know 275 would def clear, on 20s i think it will. Either way run narrow tires, sumitomo ZR3s are inexpensive and great tires, falkens too, 452s I have now theyre nice
