Fitting Cla Wheels on my C Class
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These are the values for my c class wheels
225/50R17 7Jx17 ET48.5 5x112 M14 x 1.5 66.6
And, these are the values for the cla wheels that I want to get
225/40R18 7.5Jx18 ET52 5x112 M14 x 1.5 66.6
Would they fit with these offset and other values?
225/50R17 7Jx17 ET48.5 5x112 M14 x 1.5 66.6
And, these are the values for the cla wheels that I want to get
225/40R18 7.5Jx18 ET52 5x112 M14 x 1.5 66.6
Would they fit with these offset and other values?
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Originally Posted by berksus
These are the values for my c class wheels
225/50R17 7Jx17 ET48.5 5x112 M14 x 1.5 66.6
And, these are the values for the cla wheels that I want to get
225/40R18 7.5Jx18 ET52 5x112 M14 x 1.5 66.6
Would they fit with these offset and other values?
225/50R17 7Jx17 ET48.5 5x112 M14 x 1.5 66.6
And, these are the values for the cla wheels that I want to get
225/40R18 7.5Jx18 ET52 5x112 M14 x 1.5 66.6
Would they fit with these offset and other values?
Generally if you're changing wheels you're doing so to improve the aesthetics. Going to a higher offset wheel tucks the wheel deeper into the wheel well. Most owners want to improve the stance by widening the wheels outward. That requires a lower offset wheel.
You want to either match your current offset or go lower. If you go lower, the clearance issue is the space between the outside top edge of the tire and the inner edge of the fender.
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If my wheels get 10mm inside, it is not a problem for me. Just wondering will it look funny because of this or will it be just a small aesthetics difference.
Also, if I calculated correctly wheel is 10mm closer to inside, and extends an extra 2mm to outside because of new wider wheels.
How can I measure the distance between the wheel and strut.
Also, if I calculated correctly wheel is 10mm closer to inside, and extends an extra 2mm to outside because of new wider wheels.
How can I measure the distance between the wheel and strut.
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If my wheels get 10mm inside, it is not a problem for me. Just wondering will it look funny because of this or will it be just a small aesthetics difference.
Also, if I calculated correctly wheel is 10mm closer to inside, and extends an extra 2mm to outside because of new wider wheels.
How can I measure the distance between the wheel and strut.
Also, if I calculated correctly wheel is 10mm closer to inside, and extends an extra 2mm to outside because of new wider wheels.
How can I measure the distance between the wheel and strut.
Put your hand behind the tire and feel for the strut. If there's more than a finger width gap you should be fine. Or run a small 5mm or so spacer so it will barely move in.
There's no inherent problem with spacers, if properly installed they do the same thing as purchasing a wheel with more offset built in.
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I've run spacers on my previous W220 and W221. You're adding more rotating mass that cannot be balanced like your wheel and tire can. Up front, you're more likely to introduce vibration. It may be negligible or tolerable depending on how much that stuff bugs you. Personally I'll only run them on the rears.
Avoid spacers and hub rings if at all possible. Much smarter to choose a wheel with the offset you're looking for in the first place. If you've got a line on a specific set of those CLA wheels for an unbelievable price I'd do spacers and hope for the best. Otherwise not.
Avoid spacers and hub rings if at all possible. Much smarter to choose a wheel with the offset you're looking for in the first place. If you've got a line on a specific set of those CLA wheels for an unbelievable price I'd do spacers and hope for the best. Otherwise not.
