One of the nicest wheels for the w203
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From: Connecticut
2003 C32 AMG
Originally Posted by Bobdole
I received a few PM's regarding my rims ,and size,weight,cost.You will find them on tirerack.com but you need to go to the 2005 C55 screen to get 19's,as on the C32 they only come in 17,and 18.My car is a C32 with 19's 9.5 rear and 8.5 fronts.It is stock AMG suspension with #4 pad in the rear to help buff out the rubbing with people in the rear,and hard cornering.The offsets are listed below.If anyone has any ideas on how to correct this rubbing problem,I'm all ears.
ASA ST4
Bolt Pattern: 5-112
Size Selected: 19x8.5 Front
Price: $249 each
Estimated Availability: 11/30/04
Recommended Tire Size: 225/35-19
Wheel Offset: +25mm
** Lightweight: 27.8 lbs. **
Size Selected: 19x9.5 Rear
Price: $259 each
Estimated Availability: In Stock
Recommended Tire Size: 255/30-19
Wheel Offset: +31mm
** Lightweight: 30.0 lbs.
ASA ST4
Bolt Pattern: 5-112
Size Selected: 19x8.5 Front
Price: $249 each
Estimated Availability: 11/30/04
Recommended Tire Size: 225/35-19
Wheel Offset: +25mm
** Lightweight: 27.8 lbs. **
Size Selected: 19x9.5 Rear
Price: $259 each
Estimated Availability: In Stock
Recommended Tire Size: 255/30-19
Wheel Offset: +31mm
** Lightweight: 30.0 lbs.
Bob,
what year is your c32? just curious because you have the chrome trim around your lower windows, and the new clear blinkers on your sideview mirrors? I also noticed you dont have the AMG brakes on the front or the V6 kompressor badge on the sides. Can you show us pics of your interior and engine compartment?
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Originally Posted by neoprufrok
Its surprising, but its possible. My Volk Le37t's 19x8.5 are 20.5 lbs. Mine are forged aluminum - and ride on my Audi A4.
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C32
rcalcaide,the car in my pic is my Buddy Ed's which is a 2005 C230,with the same rims as mine,and same color too.To me the look the same,as for those few items you listed.
I'm a bit upset as the C230 has the same body kit and blue glass as the C32,and only a few subtle differences that differenciate the two cosmeticly.It all comes down to the engine.i will be posting pics when I do my ASP pulley install,and i have dyno runs in hand.
I'm a bit upset as the C230 has the same body kit and blue glass as the C32,and only a few subtle differences that differenciate the two cosmeticly.It all comes down to the engine.i will be posting pics when I do my ASP pulley install,and i have dyno runs in hand.
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Originally Posted by BenzoAMGpower
true... my Monolites are 18x9.5 and are only 19lbs... but from how those kleeman wheels look, i doubt they are as light as 20lbs!!! I could be wrong!!!
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Originally Posted by DbleNckel
not my cup of tea.....they look like blades that belong in a blender!!! :p
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I like Bob Dole's rims.... those are sick, Frank from benzworld has those on his W208 CLK and I fell in love, those wheels only look right in 19" and of course, if possible, gunmetal centers with the chrome lip, that would look TIIIIIIIGHT!
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W209 - W163
Originally Posted by ro0zy
very nice but too low of a drop
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Originally Posted by ViKTORiOUS
Those are HRE's however, does a drop this low ever effect the performance of the C32? I was always under the assumption that slamming a high performance vehicle sacrifices its potential performance... Can anyone help?
Lowering the center of gravity generally improves performance, however, the quality of the components you use will be important. Furthermore, dropping it to the point where you can't drive down your driveway, restrict your turn radius or constantly rub, is sillly IMO. I like lowering my cars, but not slamming them.
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C32
I was told 19's would f-up the ride,but i think they feel just like 18's i don't feel to much of a difference.From 17's to 18's i felt the difference.The only down fall with the 19's with stock suspension is rear rubbing when going over bumps in the road with 4 people in the car.
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Originally Posted by Sleestack
Lowering the center of gravity generally improves performance, however, the quality of the components you use will be important. Furthermore, dropping it to the point where you can't drive down your driveway, restrict your turn radius or constantly rub, is sillly IMO. I like lowering my cars, but not slamming them.
I like dropping my car too.. but that's way too much.
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1996 C36 AMG, 1995 Volvo 850 Turbowagon
absolutely
anyway, those 19 inch ts6 costs $6508.
they were used by kleemann in their c&d press car, uber crazy kleemann 55s8. here is the article
http://www.caranddriver.com/article....&page_number=1
anyway, those 19 inch ts6 costs $6508.
they were used by kleemann in their c&d press car, uber crazy kleemann 55s8. here is the article
http://www.caranddriver.com/article....&page_number=1
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From: THE Orange County, California
2024 C8 Z06- 2025 BMW CS- 2022 Porsche 992 GTS
Originally Posted by BenzoAMGpower
im personally not too fond of those kleeman wheels.. they look a bit heavy, i highly doubt the 19's weight only 20lbs!!
Kinesis 1 piece forged, 19x8.5 (18lbs) and 19x11.5 (20lbs)
