Anyone running same size wheels/tires with same offset all around?
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From: Flahrida
2011 C300 Sport
Anyone running same size wheels/tires with same offset all around?
thinking about doing 19x8.5 et45 with 235/35/19's all around, I have the staggered AMG 18's right now, just curious how it'd look? I'd be losing a bit of rubber in the back and gaining a bit in the front...
It'd be nice to be able to rotate the tires, according to the 1010tire site the fronts would stick out 11mm more and the rears would stick out 9mm more (backwards from what I would want, but would it be noticeable?)
It'd be nice to be able to rotate the tires, according to the 1010tire site the fronts would stick out 11mm more and the rears would stick out 9mm more (backwards from what I would want, but would it be noticeable?)
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From: Flahrida
2011 C300 Sport
What'd you notice different from stock? Did you come from the AMG rims or the other ones? Quieter? handles better/worse? Your car looks nice...
Could you post a pic from near the ground and behind so both tires are visible (the width appearance)?
Thanks!!!
Could you post a pic from near the ground and behind so both tires are visible (the width appearance)?
Thanks!!!
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Had the stock 17" seven spoke staggered setup.
Noise level went up, but nothing bad. Grip went up, but was due to the tires. I'm sure the 19" setup is heavier than stock, but I didn't weigh them before/after. Let's face it, for everyday driving, +1 and +2 setups are for aestethics mainly. If I really wanted performance, I would've stuck w/ 17" or 18" and gotten truly lighter wheels and much stickier rubber.
Will snap a pic tomorrow morning, but you honestly have nothing to worry about with this setup. Nothing crazy about the +45mm...
Noise level went up, but nothing bad. Grip went up, but was due to the tires. I'm sure the 19" setup is heavier than stock, but I didn't weigh them before/after. Let's face it, for everyday driving, +1 and +2 setups are for aestethics mainly. If I really wanted performance, I would've stuck w/ 17" or 18" and gotten truly lighter wheels and much stickier rubber.
Will snap a pic tomorrow morning, but you honestly have nothing to worry about with this setup. Nothing crazy about the +45mm...
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From: NNJ
'11 C350 '13 F150 lariat
pull the trigger on some wheels already !!!!!!
but seriously, the advantage of rotating wheels is nice, but I wouldnt do it if yo dont have 4matic. 8.5 or even stock wheels for that matter look weak in the back. I know your blacking out your ride, you should just do staggered and go aggresive. Its part of the black thing, how many miles you plan on putting on this car? you can get 25k easy out of rears and more outta fronts. So you have to change of set of tires for 300-400, big deal, I spend that on a mod like nothing
but seriously, the advantage of rotating wheels is nice, but I wouldnt do it if yo dont have 4matic. 8.5 or even stock wheels for that matter look weak in the back. I know your blacking out your ride, you should just do staggered and go aggresive. Its part of the black thing, how many miles you plan on putting on this car? you can get 25k easy out of rears and more outta fronts. So you have to change of set of tires for 300-400, big deal, I spend that on a mod like nothing
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well I'm definitely doing 19x8.5 up front, I already have a pair of Falken 235/35/19's sitting in the garage. Eff it I guess I'll just go staggered. Can I drop it though if the rears are 9.5" staggered out with a 45 offset?
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From: NNJ
'11 C350 '13 F150 lariat
yes you can. my last C I had a set of 44mm rears 9.5 and dropped with sports no problem. U dont wanna go any lower than that tho. The falkens are nice, I got same fronts and 275/30 out back and they stick well, first time w them and im liking them. Changes the whole ride of the car. Hows your black out going? I saw the taillight thread, post some pics of where you're at now with the ride....I got some new goodies too Im posting up
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From: Flahrida
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You can run 275/30's in the back on 19x9.5 et45? pls confirm, I am TOTALLY doing that if so.
Also blackout is coming along pics getting posted up in the taillight teaser thread
Also blackout is coming along pics getting posted up in the taillight teaser thread
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From: NNJ
'11 C350 '13 F150 lariat
confirmed 2 times over. I am currently running 19x10 rears w 40mm offset on 275/30/19s flaken452 no rub at all. your going 45mm on 9.5 you will make it w room to spare. If you run 235 up front, 265/275 will match the look out back, alot of guys go 265 out back, up to you if you want a fuller look. I guarantee it will work no probs
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2011 C300 4matic, 2015 Porsche Macan S, 2006 R500 (sold)
thinking about doing 19x8.5 et45 with 235/35/19's all around, I have the staggered AMG 18's right now, just curious how it'd look? I'd be losing a bit of rubber in the back and gaining a bit in the front...
It'd be nice to be able to rotate the tires, according to the 1010tire site the fronts would stick out 11mm more and the rears would stick out 9mm more (backwards from what I would want, but would it be noticeable?)
It'd be nice to be able to rotate the tires, according to the 1010tire site the fronts would stick out 11mm more and the rears would stick out 9mm more (backwards from what I would want, but would it be noticeable?)
Last edited by supernsx; Jun 10, 2011 at 06:22 PM.
