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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 04:36 PM
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Does anyone know if the stock C55 wheels and tires fit the C32? I'd like to have a little bigger and wider tires and keep the stock look..
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 04:39 PM
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Absolutely fit without any issues. You can also use the CLK55 wheels. They are almost identical.
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 04:49 PM
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Thank you Lenin, I've been wondering for a while if I could do it!!
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 05:23 PM
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That's what I'm running! It's a very subtle difference, yet it also makes a world of difference.
I also run 255's in the rear.
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 05:30 PM
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Gramma, are they the 18 inch rims? And are the rear 255 40 18 tires? I think that would make them just s little wider and a little taller, I was thinking they would grip better and maybe accelerate better..
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by JamesC32
Gramma, are they the 18 inch rims? And are the rear 255 40 18 tires? I think that would make them just s little wider and a little taller, I was thinking they would grip better and maybe accelerate better..
Yes, the 18's.
I'm currently running 255-40-18's and I LOVE the way they look. However, I do get a little rubbing from my left rear with load in the back. My fenders are rolled too. I think I'm gonna try grinding the lil tab that sticks out and see what I can do. I'm also lowered on coilovers. If OEM, prob not an issue.

But when I run 255-35-18, no issues rubbing at all.
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Same here. 255-35-18 in the rear without any issues on a lowered car. I run 38 PSI tire pressure to get the rims last a little longer but they still crack on occasion.
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Same here. 255-35-18 in the rear without any issues on a lowered car. I run 38 PSI tire pressure to get the rims last a little longer but they still crack on occasion.
Crack??
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Crack??
Yes, crack, but only on occasion. I got them from Toronto Canada.
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Crack??

I have heard of this issue happening numerous times with lowered cars.
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Yes, crack, but only on occasion. I got them from Toronto Canada.
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I've got a 2 front and a rear if someone needs a spare c55 wheel
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Originally Posted by lukespilner
I have heard of this issue happening numerous times with lowered cars.
I think its mostly a matter of really low profile tires due to larger rims and potholes in the road.
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I think its mostly a matter of really low profile tires due to larger rims and potholes in the road.
yep....need some sidewall for protection. I don't know how these guys justify stretching tires on $3k wheels....seems like $ down the drain to me.
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i have a c55 wheels in me c32 and look great
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i have a c55 wheels in me c32 and look great

I'm also thinking about purchasing a set of c55 wheels. I love the style of the c32 wheels just wish they were bigger. Would you recommend the used c55 wheels over a set of new aftermarket wheels? Is it a noticeable difference compared to the 32 wheels?
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