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AMG rims choices for the c32

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Old 02-27-2009, 12:22 PM
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bone stock E55 AMG
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That's what I run. I have my rear fenders rolled and when I have 4 people in the car or when I corner hard it rubs a little.

I may try to go to a 255-35-19 and see how it goes. Right now I have my rear end a little higher than stock since I installed coilovers and it rubs a lot less, but I'd prefer it lower by another half inch.
Thanks for your insight!
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Has anyone tried 225/35 with 265/30? I've looked at the tire calculator and realized that these demensions match the closest. How much does tire Circumference and Revs per mile play a factor?? Not sure if it would, just checkin...

Check out the link...
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCal...?action=submit

Thanks for everyone's input!!!
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would AMG CLK430 wheels clear the AMG brakes?
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Originally Posted by MI SO FST
would AMG CLK430 wheels clear the AMG brakes?
I've just fitted SL55 18 x 8.5 et30 F and 18 x 9.5 et33 R AMG III's refurbed in black chrome. They well clear my CLK63 calipers. You need the proper bolt fitment though - think they are 14 x 1.5. Here's some pics.







Been raining all day so quality of pics not good.
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Originally Posted by AMG_Freak
Does anyone running the 235/265 setup on 19s have any problems???

Let's get some responses... Simple No or Yes with an explanation would help out alot.
i have the 235/265 - 35 - 19 setup and haven't had any rubbing issues... only time i may have had some slight rubbing was when i had 2 of my "heavier" aunts riding in the backseat with 2 kids... and even then, the car just felt sluggish with all the weight, i wasn't bottoming out or anything.

anyways...it fits well and i love the aggressive, squatty look. hope this helps!
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why not try these rims: http://baltimore.craigslist.org/for/1059865058.html

not sure if any C32/55 members have fit 20s on theirs though... good looking rims imo
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Does anyone know if 17" AMG rims off a 2002 CLK will fit over a w203 with c32 amg front brakes?
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I should give you a hard time for not using the search button as there are tons of threads out there discussing rim fitments, but instead I will just say that I know for the C55 the minimum offset needed to clear the big brake kit on the front rotors is 37mm. In the rear I think you will be okay with 30mm.
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Originally Posted by mrobinso
I should give you a hard time for not using the search button as there are tons of threads out there discussing rim fitments, but instead I will just say that I know for the C55 the minimum offset needed to clear the big brake kit on the front rotors is 37mm. In the rear I think you will be okay with 30mm.
that is only true for the stock AMG 17".
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Frank W, do you know what the C55 offsets are?
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I'd go with the chrome one's in my sig! :-) My car is a C55 with stock suspension.
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Originally Posted by mrobinso
Frank W, do you know what the C55 offsets are?


C55 rims are 7.5 et37 and 8.5 et30

and correction I meant to say they are only true when the rims are 7.5. not 17.
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Originally Posted by FrankW
C55 rims are 7.5 et37 and 8.5 et30
That is incorrect. The stock Style IV AMG rims that came with the C55 had offsets which were unique for that model (no other W203 model came with them).

Front rim: 7.5"x18", ET30
Rear rim: 8.5"x18", ET34
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Originally Posted by PC Valkyrie
That is incorrect. The stock Style IV AMG rims that came with the C55 had offsets which were unique for that model (no other W203 model came with them).

Front rim: 7.5"x18", ET30
Rear rim: 8.5"x18", ET34
Who is correct? All this time I thought ET37 in the front was accurate.
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I'm correct. If in doubt, check your owners manual. It clearly states in my owner's manual what the OEM stock rim specs are.

Having said that, you could fit 7.5"x18" rims with offset of ET37 in the front. It just won't look as nice, as the C55 has more flared fenders than other W203 models.

And for those who want 17" rims for winter, the recommended size is 7.5"x17" rims with offset ET37. Recommended tire size is either 205/50 R17 or 225/45 R17 on all 4 corners.
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I'm pretty sure I got the information right by the part numbers, but there's always different offset for 209/171/203 for the same wheels.

Diameter: 18"
Front Rim Width: 7.5"
Front Rim Offset: ET37
Front Rim Mercedes Benz AMG Part Number: # A 209 401 4802
Rear Rim Width: 8.5"
Rear Rim Offset: ET30
Rear Rim Mercedes Benz AMG Part Number: # A 209 401 1502
Bolt pattern: 5 x 112

edit: NVM....I pulled up the 209 part number instead of the 203. PC is correct.

Front: A203 401 4102
Rear: A203 401 3902

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