OFFSET HELP: Preparing W204 to W205 Transition
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OFFSET HELP: Preparing W204 to W205 Transition
Hello all,
OVERVIEW:
I need some help from the offset experts. I'm running stock wheels on my 2009 C350 and about leap to 19" wheels.
In 3 years or less, I'm going to move to the C43 W205. I want to avoid having to buy new wheels. I want to swap these over.
The dealer has proposed: 19 x 8.5 40 Offset, 19 x 9.5 42 Offset.
I checked using the offset calculator and it looks like this can work.
Question: How will this be ride quality wise? The rear seems on the low side...
Thoughts? I would appreciate some input.
AT A GLANCE — W204 VS. W205
W204 C350/300 17" Configuration
Front 7.5 x 17 ET 47 / 225/45 R17
Rear 8.5 x 17 ET 58 / 245/40 R17
W205 R19 Configuration
Front 7.5 x 19 ET 44 / 225/40 R19
Rear 8.5 x 19 ET 56.5 / 245/35 R19
OVERVIEW:
I need some help from the offset experts. I'm running stock wheels on my 2009 C350 and about leap to 19" wheels.
In 3 years or less, I'm going to move to the C43 W205. I want to avoid having to buy new wheels. I want to swap these over.
The dealer has proposed: 19 x 8.5 40 Offset, 19 x 9.5 42 Offset.
I checked using the offset calculator and it looks like this can work.
Question: How will this be ride quality wise? The rear seems on the low side...
Thoughts? I would appreciate some input.
AT A GLANCE — W204 VS. W205
W204 C350/300 17" Configuration
Front 7.5 x 17 ET 47 / 225/45 R17
Rear 8.5 x 17 ET 58 / 245/40 R17
W205 R19 Configuration
Front 7.5 x 19 ET 44 / 225/40 R19
Rear 8.5 x 19 ET 56.5 / 245/35 R19
Last edited by Nicholi2007; Aug 21, 2020 at 01:59 AM.
No one can help? Jeez...
