Forged for C55
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C55AMG W203; 330i E90
Forged for C55
My stock C55 rims and tires are
F 18", 7.5 Offset 30, PS/2 225/40
R 18", 8.5 Offset 37, PS/2 255/35
I have found some very light forged 18" rims for upgrade but hard to find 7.5" for front.
Need user expereince on :-
1. F 8" offset 30 , R 8", offset 35
2. F 8.5" offset 30 , R 9.5" offset 35
as whether I can keep my current tires in tact and any drawbacks if I use them on above two rims specifications.
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F 18", 7.5 Offset 30, PS/2 225/40
R 18", 8.5 Offset 37, PS/2 255/35
I have found some very light forged 18" rims for upgrade but hard to find 7.5" for front.
Need user expereince on :-
1. F 8" offset 30 , R 8", offset 35
2. F 8.5" offset 30 , R 9.5" offset 35
as whether I can keep my current tires in tact and any drawbacks if I use them on above two rims specifications.
tks
t
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My stock C55 rims and tires are
F 18", 7.5 Offset 30, PS/2 225/40
R 18", 8.5 Offset 37, PS/2 255/35
I have found some very light forged 18" rims for upgrade but hard to find 7.5" for front.
Need user expereince on :-
1. F 8" offset 30 , R 8", offset 35
2. F 8.5" offset 30 , R 9.5" offset 35
as whether I can keep my current tires in tact and any drawbacks if I use them on above two rims specifications.
tks
t
F 18", 7.5 Offset 30, PS/2 225/40
R 18", 8.5 Offset 37, PS/2 255/35
I have found some very light forged 18" rims for upgrade but hard to find 7.5" for front.
Need user expereince on :-
1. F 8" offset 30 , R 8", offset 35
2. F 8.5" offset 30 , R 9.5" offset 35
as whether I can keep my current tires in tact and any drawbacks if I use them on above two rims specifications.
tks
t
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2015 GL550, 2019 GLC350e
Since we're on the topic of wheels...
33psi front and 37psi back is what it states on the door jam. I recently discovered that dealers only puts 30-32psi all around.
So I bumped mines up to what MB recommends.
Now my MPG has dropped off slightly, I wonder if this is the reason why dealers put them at 32psi?
33psi front and 37psi back is what it states on the door jam. I recently discovered that dealers only puts 30-32psi all around.
So I bumped mines up to what MB recommends.
Now my MPG has dropped off slightly, I wonder if this is the reason why dealers put them at 32psi?
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C55AMG W203; 330i E90
Since we're on the topic of wheels...
33psi front and 37psi back is what it states on the door jam. I recently discovered that dealers only puts 30-32psi all around.
So I bumped mines up to what MB recommends.
Now my MPG has dropped off slightly, I wonder if this is the reason why dealers put them at 32psi?
33psi front and 37psi back is what it states on the door jam. I recently discovered that dealers only puts 30-32psi all around.
So I bumped mines up to what MB recommends.
Now my MPG has dropped off slightly, I wonder if this is the reason why dealers put them at 32psi?
The best ride comfort is 32 all around. I find 32 front and 34 rear the best ride comfort on C55.
But one tire shop guy who is quite pro, suggested to me I should use 31 all around for my E90. My friend's E90 has 18" 225 , 255 staggered and he used 37 all around and surprised his MPG is best among all of us. I was in his car the other day and did feel good ride comfort too.
32 and 37 are both safe.
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C55AMG W203; 330i E90
F 8", R 9" , 18" BBS RG-R Forged made in Japan
F 8", R 9" , 18" BBS RG-R Forged made in Japan.
Offsets should fit C55 with 225 , 255
These are what I can find in stock for the brilliant silver C55.
it seems the darker rims contrast pretty well.
Not cheap, $2256 the whole set.
Any advice. thanks
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Offsets should fit C55 with 225 , 255
These are what I can find in stock for the brilliant silver C55.
it seems the darker rims contrast pretty well.
Not cheap, $2256 the whole set.
Any advice. thanks
Last edited by cntlaw; 09-22-2006 at 12:10 PM.