Hi Folks!
First post here
Used to be pretty active on the bmw f30 forums


Just got a c300 brilliant blue sedan and I love it. I want to get new rims for it right away. I have no prior experience in measuring and hope to get your feedback. I was looking to get some VMR on my car


http://www.velocitymotoring.com/wheels/v710/
http://www.velocitymotoring.com/wheels/v803-6/


I like the v710 and the v803 and I would prefer 19" rims. Will any of these fit my car? What kind of tires would I run on these? I like the v12 hankooks but would have no idea what sizes to buy


Thanks in advance


Besides that: the engine is quite strong, very comparable to the 328/330i but the interior is on another level. Only gripe now is this annoying rattle that I feel coming from the rear of the car near the roof...which might be the panoramic? not sure on that. Next mod will be the dinan sport when I have time as well. I'll be active here too so thanks in advance!

 

Rattles in this car are terrible.. my nephews 18 year old Subaru has less rattles.. MB should be ashamed of their build quality on these c class..

 

You'd need to know the size of the hub bore and the offsets of the new wheels.

 

The pano roof is tragic for rattles and squeaks. Mine drives me nuts! It's the seals. Get your dealer to treat them or buy some appropriate lubricant and keep doing it yourself (apply it everywhere the seals touch the glass). Unfortunately it doesn't last very long.

I like the 803 rim - looks nice. Be sure to post a pic if the fit and you get them.

 

quick bump


About to pull the trigger on the 18" vmr's
Should I run square or staggered? The 18's on standard run 225/45/18 front and 245/40/18 it looks like. I'm wondering if I go wider on the rears (maybe 265?)


Square of course you can rotate tires for longevity but would like some more grip on the rears. anyone go aftermarket wide and can recommend? Or is the w205 just better fit for square set ups? (my 17 is 225/50 square and it's quite nice)


choosing between hankook v12 and s1 noble. any input? Might as well have fun with the v12 lol

 

Bump because I wanna know

 

Yes these wheels will fit. For the 19" size I'd probably do the 19x8.5 ET45 front and the 19x9.5 ET45 for the rear. The same would be true for the 18" sizes.
I got the wheel specs from this website:
http://www.modbargains.com/VMR-V710-...Benz-5x112.htm

Ask @Mike5215 for the tire sizes, but I'd keep them staggered (not square) and run close to the factory sizing.

 

You read my mind. Those are the ones I'm getting but in 18" size
The 710 in gunmetal. I want those "fill out" out so it eliminates the need to lower for the wheel gap.


So you recommend 18 x 8.5 et45 and 18 x 8.5 et 45?
Yeah I messaged mike already LOL


Previously I ordered square at 225/45/18 but with me going dinan, I want a bit more tire. Hoping to run 235/45/18 and maybe 265/40/18 or something. But I'd settle for stock 18" numbers 225/45/18 and 245/40/18 as a worst case scenario. I just think I can go so much wider based on what I see in person. Thanks!!

 

I run 18" staggered 45mm, 8.5"/9.5". Presently I'm using the Michelin Pilot Supersports in the OEM sizes since they were still new when I got the wheels. They have an inch of stretch which isn't ideal but they were $800 and I wasn't about to toss them out at 9/32 of tread remaining.

If you're going up in rim width one inch, that's an extra 25mm. Ideally you'd add 25mm to the tread section width (240 + 25 = 265 etc). But when you increase tread section width but keep the same sidewall ratio the actual height of the sidewall increases.

So you have to finesse the numbers a bit to go wider, but keep close to the same sidewall height, and of course the number you come up with has to correspond to a tire someone actually makes.

Visually I think a sidewall that isn't stretched but also isn't bulging looks best, but that's really an aesthetic concern.

 

No, I recommend 18x8.5 et45 and 18x9.5 et45

 

It's on! Thanks Mike5215 for your help
Got the 18" VMR 710 installed and I love the look


Got it installed with the Hankook S1 Noble 2, known for street performance, not as sticky As the hankook vs2 as I wanted something as close to stock so I could keep the comfort of the ride I had in the base 17". I highly recommend this tire! Might solve many of your issues I see with the 18" wheels. Ride is just as comfortable as the 17". $120/tire installed/balanced and comes with the 45-50k thread guarantee as long as you rotate. Cheap investment compared to Michelins. Here's a quick pic. If you want more pics at different angles let me know

 

By all means share more pics.

Did you go with stock tire sizes (widths)?