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07-30-2011, 04:55 PM
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2006 C230 6spd > C300 4Matic
Update: Got the wheels, got them put on. They looked amazing. I've order Benz Black Center caps which I might change, I really like the looks of these. Heres a pic:
My only issue, I've been back to the tire place twice now. I have a steering wheel shake at like 40-50. Wheels aren't bent. The tire tech told me it could be one of two things, there's a bubble in the tire which could be causing it, or because the wheels don't have built in wheel hubs like the Benz ones did. Any ideas?
My only issue, I've been back to the tire place twice now. I have a steering wheel shake at like 40-50. Wheels aren't bent. The tire tech told me it could be one of two things, there's a bubble in the tire which could be causing it, or because the wheels don't have built in wheel hubs like the Benz ones did. Any ideas?
07-30-2011, 05:00 PM
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hopefully the shake problem is resolved soon. are the wheels 17"s? time to drop that thing and eliminate that wheel gap
07-30-2011, 05:08 PM
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Yeah, 17's. Thinking about going to Benz in freehold and having them take a look if my friend can't figure it out. Thinking about a drop, haven't decided yet.
08-01-2011, 08:42 AM
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if its the same tires from your stocks and they rode fine then its one of 2 things. either the wheels arent properly balanced or the rims arent seated correctly. IF the wheels arent hubcentric they still have to be the proper bolt spacing, 5 x 112 at 66.6 bore. Post the specs on the wheels from the boxes or their website, and if they are the proper fit go get a roadforce balance. You can find someone local on hunters website under locate, if the wheels arent the proper specs you can probably get hubcentric baby spacers/adapters to fit them
08-01-2011, 11:58 AM
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theres no difference in ride from 17s to 18s to most and to me too, its actually the same sidewall height almost. The older Cs like ur 230 had 16s and the optional were 17s, whereas the w204 are 17s optional the 18s usually AMGs. U always wanna match the largest optional wheel size at minimum, usually we go up one size w the same diamater overal for tire size, to keep speedo and such close. I have 2 sets of 18s and 2 19s. The 19s are a little rough, but the tires play a huge part. I have cooper Xeons on one set and falken 452s on the other. THe coopers ride harsh, very stiff sidewall and are slightly stretched (255/30/19 on 9.5) but the falkens are 275/30/19 on 10s and are smoother. 18s and nice tires are perfect, Im in NJ too and in and out of the city and rough roads, no probs w 18s. Perfect inexpensive tires are sumitomo ZR3s, an awesome tire. If ur good w ur 17s more power to u bro. Its ur car we all have diff tastes, I like being diff anyways right! post some pics when u get them on.........
Hey Greek - any plans on selling any of these sets (18's preferably) ? If yes, let me know what they are and what you looking to get for them - I am in Jersey also...thx.
08-01-2011, 07:52 PM
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2006 C230 6spd > C300 4Matic
if its the same tires from your stocks and they rode fine then its one of 2 things. either the wheels arent properly balanced or the rims arent seated correctly. IF the wheels arent hubcentric they still have to be the proper bolt spacing, 5 x 112 at 66.6 bore. Post the specs on the wheels from the boxes or their website, and if they are the proper fit go get a roadforce balance. You can find someone local on hunters website under locate, if the wheels arent the proper specs you can probably get hubcentric baby spacers/adapters to fit them
08-01-2011, 08:49 PM
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i paid 220 with everything, i bought the pipe online, its a lil pricey but every other decent muffler place around here quoted me the same thing, 95 an hour for two hours
08-02-2011, 12:39 PM
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'11 C350 '13 F150 lariat
the only thing I got in 18s that im looking to get rid of is a set of staggered brabus 6s that are chrome. I know alot of guys dont like chrome but Im old school and still rock a set here and there. I could custom paint them or powder coat for u if u wanted diff color for my cost. got tires too if u need them. everything else is 19s and I got a set of them at the powdercoater now that Im gonna sell when back
08-02-2011, 12:41 PM
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yup that will do it. U gotta be careful w non hubcentrics, they do that without the adapter rings, I learned alot over the years w rims LOL
08-06-2011, 02:30 PM
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2006 C230 6spd > C300 4Matic
Good news, Got the rings overnights to me, finally put them on, been sick past few days. It's like a completely different ride. No shimmy, shaking, or anything. It's nice also because these wheels aren't bent. I'll post pictures up later after I clean her, maybe wax too.
