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I say yes because it would look extremely aggresive!! The only downfall is tires since wide tires are expensive and since your rear wheels spin when you even look at the gas pedal its going to be pricey. But it would be worth it for the stance it would have!!
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Hooleyboy,
If those wheels don't work out for you PM me as they will fit up nice in my W202 C43/55, provided they don't weigh over 19 to 20 lbs.
Thanks, Jeff
If those wheels don't work out for you PM me as they will fit up nice in my W202 C43/55, provided they don't weigh over 19 to 20 lbs.
Thanks, Jeff
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Are the offsets correct (or at least close) for a w203? That would guide my answer for "yes, make it work" or "no, don't even bother trying."
I have the 18" Monolites for w203 and they're great, but even with the 8.5 and 9.5 staggered setup, they're a pretty flush fitment option. Not sure how much work fitting those 9/10.5's would entail, especially w/o knowing the offsets.![nix](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/nixweiss.gif)
EDIT: Pic for reference - here's what the 8.5/9.5 looks like on stock fenders:
I have the 18" Monolites for w203 and they're great, but even with the 8.5 and 9.5 staggered setup, they're a pretty flush fitment option. Not sure how much work fitting those 9/10.5's would entail, especially w/o knowing the offsets.
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EDIT: Pic for reference - here's what the 8.5/9.5 looks like on stock fenders:
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Always admired Monolites – light and strong. 10.5” seems a bit much. Neither tried nor seen them on a W203...without air shocks that is.
Potential downside is having to fit a narrower tire than might otherwise properly clear the wheelwell, owing to their increase in section width when mounted on wider wheels.
It’ll look mean if you can shoehorn them in there.
Don’t recall having seen that picture of yours before, c32AMG-DTM.
The perfect stance. Stunningly detailed, too.
Potential downside is having to fit a narrower tire than might otherwise properly clear the wheelwell, owing to their increase in section width when mounted on wider wheels.
It’ll look mean if you can shoehorn them in there.
Don’t recall having seen that picture of yours before, c32AMG-DTM.
The perfect stance. Stunningly detailed, too.
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Yeah I'm thinking its in the pipeline.. I'm going to do some photoshop stuff just to make sure I'm going to like living everyday with it.
IDK... put that on my list of stuff to do.
IDK... put that on my list of stuff to do.
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Good thing the pic wasn't from today; the weather hasn't been compliant with maintaining a clean vehicle.
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hooleyboy - good luck with whatever path you take... keep us posted (w/ pics, please) on your progress.
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