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Old Nov 20, 2014 | 01:43 AM
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C32 Rim Advice

Hello MBworlders,

i need help deciding on proper rims for my car...

18's or 19's

Brands and Rim types pls.

Btws i have a white c32, with a lip and coils.

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Old Nov 20, 2014 | 10:36 PM
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In my own personal experience, I LOVE the way 19's look.

But when I had 19's on stock suspension it was fine. When I got my coilovers, I thought the ride was Waaaay too harsh for me and for a Benz. They were also heavy and slowed me down. Sure u can buy lightweight 19's, but you also have to spend an arm and a leg.

Went back to OEM for a while, and now on OEM C55 wheels. I think the 18's look good enough and are acceptable for ride quality.

Just my opinion.
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Old Nov 21, 2014 | 01:21 AM
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Yeah, Im sorta leaning towards Brabus monblock 18s. I wanna have that flush

look, but at the same time i dont want to lose my handling control. Thx for the

advice!
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Old Nov 21, 2014 | 10:38 AM
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i love my renntech monolites in 18"
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Old Nov 23, 2014 | 02:08 AM
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Wow those renntechs look pretty sick too!
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Old Nov 29, 2014 | 01:18 AM
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Can anyone identify this W203 grill??? And where I can find one? Thx in advance.

http://www.kadean-dev.com/picfile/201210417181446.jpg
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Old Nov 29, 2014 | 01:37 PM
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Won't fit, C55/CLK Grill
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Old Dec 17, 2014 | 03:52 PM
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ebay, i bought 2 from there & don;t look bad. as for wheels 19x10 for the rears tires 265 35 19 & front 19x8.5 tires 235 35 19.
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ebay, i bought 2 from there & don;t look bad. as for wheels 19x10 for the rears tires 265 35 19 & front 19x8.5 tires 235 35 19.
Do you rub at all?
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using the right offset & h&r coilovers. it's as low as it can get to the rim & no rubbing. but then again, i did do rear fender work. but ive seen many at carshows w/ the right offset that can run these all day w/o rubbing. just gotta talk to someone who knows about offsets, or you can do measurements in your wheel well. i forgot my offset from my other wheels, but you can call hre wheels to get that info, asking them you want maximum fitment on your mbz. hope this helps.
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