18'' wheel question

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Jan 16, 2011 | 12:01 PM
  #1  
Saw some nice blk 5 spoke amg reps on ebay. Size as follows : 18 x 8.5 fr 18 x 9.5 rear, 5 x 112, 38mm offset....will these fit the c43? Im almost sure our offset is 30/32? is that correct?
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Jan 16, 2011 | 12:20 PM
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you may end up with a couple mm spacers to get perfect but should work i know i was gonna put 36mm on my and they would have worked
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Jan 16, 2011 | 12:44 PM
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buy my AUTHENTIC carlssons, just click on my username and chec my threads
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Jan 16, 2011 | 07:52 PM
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Quote: Saw some nice blk 5 spoke amg reps on ebay. Size as follows : 18 x 8.5 fr 18 x 9.5 rear, 5 x 112, 38mm offset....will these fit the c43? Im almost sure our offset is 30/32? is that correct?
If you want 18's for your car that should not rub, these should be the factory specs for the C-Class (Wheel offset and tire sizes):

225/40 ZR 18 (7.5Jx18 ET37) Front
255/35 ZR 18 (8.5Jx18 ET30) Rear
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Jan 21, 2011 | 07:04 AM
  #5  
The offset of 38 in combination with 9.5'' is rather bad...
depending on the tire it might rub on the inside of the wheel housing obove the wheel and even on the underbody at rebound.
Using 5mm spacers would make it fit, but you will have bad vibrations.
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Jan 21, 2011 | 05:50 PM
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not to sound like a jerk, but why would you buy fake amg's? That no different then buying a fake rolex. Buy the real thing. i know all amg e class fit. if you dont want to spend alot of money go on craigslist.org and buy used.
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Jan 21, 2011 | 06:04 PM
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Because some of the reps are lighter in weight and better sizes.
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Jan 21, 2011 | 06:56 PM
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Quote: Because some of the reps are lighter in weight and better sizes.
thanks austin...exactly
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Jan 21, 2011 | 08:17 PM
  #9  
Quote: thanks austin...exactly
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Jan 21, 2011 | 08:19 PM
  #10  
didn't know agreeing with yor explanation was weird????
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Jan 21, 2011 | 08:28 PM
  #11  
Haha it says WERD! As in- I totally agree.
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Jan 21, 2011 | 09:09 PM
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Quote: Haha it says WERD! As in- I totally agree.
Uggh...Too many hours in front of the computer
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Jan 21, 2011 | 09:11 PM
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I hear ya man!
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Jan 21, 2011 | 09:15 PM
  #14  
just be careful. theres a thread somewere on here with fotos of a members rep wheel that split down the center!! the tire stayed on the bead which was the only thing holding the wheel together. a lot of rep wheels made very poorly.
renntech monolites clk rims oz racing all high quality and lite
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Jan 22, 2011 | 02:54 AM
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Quote: just be careful. theres a thread somewere on here with fotos of a members rep wheel that split down the center!! the tire stayed on the bead which was the only thing holding the wheel together. a lot of rep wheels made very poorly.
renntech monolites clk rims oz racing all high quality and lite
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Jan 22, 2011 | 07:30 AM
  #16  
this will help you with any tire fitment issues. input the oem specs on 1 side and the wheel and tire specs on the other and compare

http://www.rimsntires.com/rt_specs.j...xt2=rear%20oem
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Jan 30, 2011 | 07:31 PM
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Quote: Because some of the reps are lighter in weight and better sizes.

well that might be ture, but If weight is a problem then buy a real race wheel like dymag, adv.1 etc. Thats just my 2 cent on the issue. I just don't like fakes. I guess everyone is different.
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Jan 31, 2011 | 04:19 AM
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In my part of the world, replica wheels if not homologated correctly are a no-no to be used on the road. So, cheap wheels are not around.
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