MB Marko

whats the best tire for these wheels:

18x8 45et
18x9 54 et

i have a 2012 c300 4matic if that makes a difference

Antique-Ace

Please elaborate on what you mean by "best"? (Best wet traction?, best snow traction?, best overall performance/handling? best [longest] tread wear?)

MB Marko

Sorry should of been more specific Best tire size so I won't have rubbing and will have decent tread life.

I plan on buy continental dws tires but not sure on the sizing.

I know you can get optional 18" rims on the car but I'm not sure if they are 18x8 and 18x9 and when I test fit the rims on they seemed to have enough space but I'm not sure with a tire on if it will be enough

babyboxer1

If they're stock rims, and you have the Sport model, they're usually 18x8.5 in the front and 18x9.5 in the back. On the luxury model, the 4 wheels are the same size (18x8.5). If that's the case, the factory tire sizes are:

225/40 in the front
255/35 in the back

MB Marko

so would that work for the 18x8 and 18x9 I'm still unsure of what tires to get

babyboxer1

Sorry newmb, I noticed on another thread you got some aftermarket wheels. Per tirerack.com, those same sizes WILL fit and are the recommended sizes on 18x8 and 18x9's as well as the OEM wheels that are .5 wider.

Show us what wheels you got!

MB Marko

sweet thanks!! Ya I need to get them on and ill post pics I'm still scared about the 54 offset on the rear hope it fits with the tires on

babyboxer1

You should be OK with the 54 offset in the back.. at least 1 person has confirmed it works (see about 3/4 way down on first page):

https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...on-thread.html

MB Marko

I guess it will be close will see ! fingers crossed