C55 19" Need a straight and clear answer - please
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C55 19" Need a straight and clear answer - please
Need true C55 owner experience.
I did not think I have got a straight answer that will give me comfort to replace my stock 18" wheels to 19".
My wish is simple, I do not want any modifications and do not want any possible rubbing issues. I want the tires to be of minimal width
Please help , provide me the precise F and R tires specifications for 19" wheels on the C55.
Currently, I have stock 18" rims
F225 , R 255 PS/2
Many thanks
cnt
I did not think I have got a straight answer that will give me comfort to replace my stock 18" wheels to 19".
My wish is simple, I do not want any modifications and do not want any possible rubbing issues. I want the tires to be of minimal width
Please help , provide me the precise F and R tires specifications for 19" wheels on the C55.
Currently, I have stock 18" rims
F225 , R 255 PS/2
Many thanks
cnt
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Originally Posted by jtc55
i just mounted 19s to my C55 w/ 235-35 (front) and 265-30 (rear) and my car is lowered w/ Vogtland springs. no rubbing issues.
Almost there, but excuse my stupidness ( I am one of those people here do not have much experience changing wheels and tires very often ), do you also imply:
1. no rubbing issues for me because I won't lower the spring?
2. do I need to use lower springs because I use 19" rims?
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Originally Posted by dragonAMG
my car is lowered and I have no rubbing AT ALL w/ PS2 19/235-35 (front) and 19/265-30 (rear)
I hear you loud and clear
ThanksHas ride quality dropped significantly for larger rims and wider tires?
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Originally Posted by cntlaw
dragon
I hear you loud and clear Thanks
Has ride quality dropped significantly for larger rims and wider tires?
cnt
I hear you loud and clear
ThanksHas ride quality dropped significantly for larger rims and wider tires?
cnt
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Originally Posted by cntlaw
Need true C55 owner experience.
I did not think I have got a straight answer that will give me comfort to replace my stock 18" wheels to 19".
My wish is simple, I do not want any modifications and do not want any possible rubbing issues. I want the tires to be of minimal width
Please help , provide me the precise F and R tires specifications for 19" wheels on the C55.
Currently, I have stock 18" rims
F225 , R 255 PS/2
Many thanks
cnt
I did not think I have got a straight answer that will give me comfort to replace my stock 18" wheels to 19".
My wish is simple, I do not want any modifications and do not want any possible rubbing issues. I want the tires to be of minimal width
Please help , provide me the precise F and R tires specifications for 19" wheels on the C55.
Currently, I have stock 18" rims
F225 , R 255 PS/2
Many thanks
cnt
so it may rub. each car is different. But it is very easy to fix. buy the wheels then worry about rubbing after that.
i recall you dont drive too quickly so I doubt you need much to fix the rubbing. if you track the car it get a little harder to solve.
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Originally Posted by CynCarvin32
I know of 4 W203's with 235/265 that rubbed. Both had conservative off-sets too.
so it may rub. each car is different. But it is very easy to fix. buy the wheels then worry about rubbing after that.
i recall you dont drive too quickly so I doubt you need much to fix the rubbing. if you track the car it get a little harder to solve.
so it may rub. each car is different. But it is very easy to fix. buy the wheels then worry about rubbing after that.
i recall you dont drive too quickly so I doubt you need much to fix the rubbing. if you track the car it get a little harder to solve.
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I had 19's 235/265 and if I had 1 or more people in the back, I'd have rubbing on the drivers side. I have Vogtland springs.
IMO If you have bumpy/rough streets, you may regret 19's. Ride quality drops but more importantly, you may end up bending a few wheels.
IMO If you have bumpy/rough streets, you may regret 19's. Ride quality drops but more importantly, you may end up bending a few wheels.
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The question is not "will 19's rub" because the answer is NO - your question should be what is the right offset to make them not rub? That's why I ordered HRE. They make them specifically for your car. They know the exact offset to ensure they will not rub.
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Thanks all. I have got my answer.
Without spending some time and effort, 19" will rub.
I ride on bumpy hill roads daily and have no major issues to stay with 18" 225/255. I just think 19" look sportier and my rear stock rims scratched a bit and I might renew all of them after my C55's two year birthday.
We probably dont have HRE... and I dont trust these workshops here, they are rip off shops or know nothing. Guess what, I probably replace them with W204 C63 AMG 's new 18" rims
Without spending some time and effort, 19" will rub.
I ride on bumpy hill roads daily and have no major issues to stay with 18" 225/255. I just think 19" look sportier and my rear stock rims scratched a bit and I might renew all of them after my C55's two year birthday.
We probably dont have HRE... and I dont trust these workshops here, they are rip off shops or know nothing. Guess what, I probably replace them with W204 C63 AMG 's new 18" rims
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Originally Posted by cntlaw
Thanks all. I have got my answer.
Without spending some time and effort, 19" will rub.
I ride on bumpy hill roads daily and have no major issues to stay with 18" 225/255. I just think 19" look sportier and my rear stock rims scratched a bit and I might renew all of them after my C55's two year birthday.
We probably dont have HRE... and I dont trust these workshops here, they are rip off shops or know nothing. Guess what, I probably replace them with W204 C63 AMG 's new 18" rims
Without spending some time and effort, 19" will rub.
I ride on bumpy hill roads daily and have no major issues to stay with 18" 225/255. I just think 19" look sportier and my rear stock rims scratched a bit and I might renew all of them after my C55's two year birthday.
We probably dont have HRE... and I dont trust these workshops here, they are rip off shops or know nothing. Guess what, I probably replace them with W204 C63 AMG 's new 18" rims
However, your shocks must be stiff enough inorder not to rub too( if u are slamming the car).
I am currently in Hong Kong right now, which I might be able to help you to order wheels through the states.
PM me...if u need help.
Nico
