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Old 12-27-2015, 11:33 PM
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Putting sport package wheels on base model?

Hello everyone,

Kind of new to this forum and a little new to altering cars so please excuse my ignorance on this subject. Is there anyway to put the sport package wheels (18 in AMG 5 spoke, 19 inch AMG multispoke, etc.) on a base model W205 C300 with the base 17 inch wheels? If so, how would I go about doing this?

Thanks for the help!
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It's just a simple swap. You can even order five spoke 18's as a factory option with the base model.
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Originally Posted by tb3
Hello everyone,

Kind of new to this forum and a little new to altering cars so please excuse my ignorance on this subject. Is there anyway to put the sport package wheels (18 in AMG 5 spoke, 19 inch AMG multispoke, etc.) on a base model W205 C300 with the base 17 inch wheels? If so, how would I go about doing this?

Thanks for the help!
As Stan says it's simple swap. While wheel size is different, overall tire diameter is the same.

This does however mean that you need new wheels and tires, not just wheels.
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Aren't the sport package C300s slightly staggered in the back wheels? Would I have to drop my base model slightly to fit the new wheels or I simply just swap the wheels and tires? Also, do I just take it to any tire/wheel shop and they'll do it for me? (For a fee, of course)
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Originally Posted by tb3
Aren't the sport package C300s slightly staggered in the back wheels? Would I have to drop my base model slightly to fit the new wheels or I simply just swap the wheels and tires? Also, do I just take it to any tire/wheel shop and they'll do it for me? (For a fee, of course)
Yes they are staggered , no you won't have to alter the vehicle. If you have cash, the dealer or any tire shop will do it.
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Yes they are staggered , no you won't have to alter the vehicle. If you have cash, the dealer or any tire shop will do it.
So, say I buy aftermarket wheels and I need 18 inch. Should I buy 18x8.5 or 18x9.5? Differences? And also where should I get the new 18 inch tires from?
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So, say I buy aftermarket wheels and I need 18 inch. Should I buy 18x8.5 or 18x9.5? Differences? And also where should I get the new 18 inch tires from?
Wheel (Staggered)
8.5 J x 18 ET38 - Front
9.5 J x 18 ET56 - Rear

Tire:
245/40ZR 18 97Y XL - Front
265/40 ZR18 101Y XL - Rear

For non staggered use 8.5" all around. TireRack or your local tire store.
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So, say I buy aftermarket wheels and I need 18 inch. Should I buy 18x8.5 or 18x9.5? Differences? And also where should I get the new 18 inch tires from?
Wheel (Staggered)
8.5 J x 18 ET38 - Front
9.5 J x 18 ET56 - Rear

Tire:
245/40ZR 18 XL - Front
265/40 ZR18 XL - Rear

For non staggered use 8.5" all around.
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Wheel (Staggered)
8.5 J x 18 ET38 - Front
9.5 J x 18 ET56 - Rear

Tire:
245/40ZR 18 97Y XL - Front
265/40 ZR18 101Y XL - Rear

For non staggered use 8.5" all around. TireRack or your local tire store.
Do you have any pics of a staggered c300 and non staggered? Not really sure what's "normal" to do when changing the wheels.

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Do you have any pics of a staggered c300 and non staggered? Not really sure what's "normal" to do when changing the wheels.

Just go to the dealer. They will be happy to sell you larger wheels/tires. "Normal" is whatever you want it to be. You won't see much difference in staggered / nonstaggered in pics.
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A 2016 C63 has staggered wheels. The back wheels are an inch wider than the fronts. Google a pic.
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Or just go to the dealer and look at tires on the lot in stock

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