19" Wheel Fitment question
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1998 C43 AMG
19" Wheel Fitment question
I've got a 98 C43 on stock suspension, but I'm planning on lowering the car on Vogtland springs (not sure what size pads I'll be using). I have my eyes on a set of 19" wheels, but I'm not sure if I'll have any fitment issues. The wheels came off a W210 E-Class, and here are the specs:
19" x 8.5" ET40 all around
235/35/19 - Front tires
245/35/19 - Rear tires
Tires are staggered, but wheels are not. Will these fit w/out any rubbing issues? Will I need spacers?
I appreciate the help.
19" x 8.5" ET40 all around
235/35/19 - Front tires
245/35/19 - Rear tires
Tires are staggered, but wheels are not. Will these fit w/out any rubbing issues? Will I need spacers?
I appreciate the help.
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Running 19x8.5 on 235/35 with a drop may be an issue, with or without spacers. You may have rubbing on the inner fender wall during low speed turns. If your seller is local, I'd suggest a test fitment to see/hear if there will be rubbing.
On the other hand, the rear setup will work just fine. If you're looking to go flush, I would suggest about 10mm spacers if you're going to keep on running 245/35, which has the appearance of a slight stretch.
On the other hand, the rear setup will work just fine. If you're looking to go flush, I would suggest about 10mm spacers if you're going to keep on running 245/35, which has the appearance of a slight stretch.
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You will need 5-10mm spacers in front & rear, rear can be wider depending on tyre.
I suggest you to run 235/35 front & rear. For 234/245 combination you might get problems with ABS/ESP.
I suggest you to run 235/35 front & rear. For 234/245 combination you might get problems with ABS/ESP.
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Popey is right on the spacers and the tire size, for 8.5" rim you should be running 235/35. The profile is an aspect ratio of the width of the tire, if you run a 245/35 it will be a larger diameter than stock. This may throw off the ESP/ABS as your ECU/TCU will be expecting a certain number of rotations for the tire and it will be skewed due to the larger size diameter.
Stock offsets are 31 ET and 35 ET, you will need the spacers to prevent rubbing.
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If you run same size (format,manfacturer,type) there is no problem with electronic, but if running different tyre size or tyre type on front/rear you need to take care about the different diameter. It is not only depending on the tyre size. For each size there is a standard diameter, but manufacturers are free for +2,5/-1,5% and differenz should be less than 1%. So even running on same tyre size fron/rear but different manufacturer/type you can have trouble. So always ask manufacturer for real diameter.
According to standard diameter a 225/35-19 would fit fine, but the weight is a little less. So 235/35 or 245/30 is better.
If the diameter is higher in front, you might get problems with stearing as well.
According to standard diameter a 225/35-19 would fit fine, but the weight is a little less. So 235/35 or 245/30 is better.
If the diameter is higher in front, you might get problems with stearing as well.
