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C55 springs question

Old Jun 15, 2006 | 02:20 AM
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C55 springs question

I have asked many times but no replies.
I wanna replace my C55 stock rims with 19" F8.5, R9.5 and want to reduce the clearance provided no rubbing issues.
I do not want to change the stock AMG shocks but only prefers to change to shorter springs.
Can anyone with actual user experience as what springs to use that will go well with the stock shocks.
I also do not want ride quality to have dramastic change.
Not sure if I can get some straight and clear answers this time.
Thanks in advance.

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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 03:18 AM
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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 04:00 AM
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Thanks. Can you recommend one from your list and provide a model number and where to buy it.
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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 10:24 AM
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slight rub in rear w/ 265-35-19's
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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Brabus C55
slight rub in rear w/ 265-35-19's
tks.
pls provide model number and how much ( in mm ) the drop can be?
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 01:02 AM
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I have 265/30/19's and no rubbing. Also on 9.5" in rear. I believe, as others have said, its important to find the right offset (mine is +35 I believe) and a tire with a "rounder" edge.
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 05:11 AM
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I have 265/30/19's and no rubbing. Also on 9.5" in rear. I believe, as others have said, its important to find the right offset (mine is +35 I believe) and a tire with a "rounder" edge.
tks. absolutely. on my E90, I have 265 19" 9.5 rear, it rubs over some bumps when loaded passengers but no rubs in normal roads.
What springs you used to lower your c55?
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by cntlaw
tks.
pls provide model number and how much ( in mm ) the drop can be?
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not sure ... bought the car used w/ upgrades already installed.
it drops the car "a bit" ... PM me for photos.
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Thanks for all who have replied. Based on replies, I will not have enough user experience information regarding replacing solely the springs (not the shocks) of C55. Thus, I will continue to stick to 18" rims stock suspensions until such information are available.
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