Wheels/Offset?
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Wheels/Offset?
Hey everyone. Will 18x10 et40 wheels fit the rear of a C43? Has anyone tried this size? Thanks.
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Thanks for the info. I was planning on running 265/35's and I figured that it might be pushing it. I don't want to run into any rubbing issues as I'm dropping it with a Vogtland/Koni setup. I'm also running #4 pads in the rear with MBArts rear camber arms. I'm curious as to what the widest wheel/tire/offset setup is for a C43. Any input is appreciated.
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The problem is all these tires on the market have a wide range... with same tire you can have a difference of about 40mm (1.5'').
I was running 285/30 on 10x18 in passt. Now my new tire is of same dimension but it is 309mm wide (I don't know why they still call it 285, in my opinion it is a 305 size).
I put it on an 11x18 wheel with offset 24. Maybe I will go down to offset 20 but I don't think so. Still preparing my fenders...
I was running 285/30 on 10x18 in passt. Now my new tire is of same dimension but it is 309mm wide (I don't know why they still call it 285, in my opinion it is a 305 size).
I put it on an 11x18 wheel with offset 24. Maybe I will go down to offset 20 but I don't think so. Still preparing my fenders...
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What are you doing to the fenders? Widening or solving a rust problem?
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Those tires won't fit with original fenders.
Concerning the 265/35... take care about the rolling circumference. I drive that dimension as winter tires and they fit fine. A friend of mine had same dimension as summer tires and he had problems with ABS/ESP electronics. So ask the tire manufacturer for rolling circumference befor you buy.
Concerning the 265/35... take care about the rolling circumference. I drive that dimension as winter tires and they fit fine. A friend of mine had same dimension as summer tires and he had problems with ABS/ESP electronics. So ask the tire manufacturer for rolling circumference befor you buy.
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Guys,
Quick thread revival... I'm looking at a set of rims for the car. Can you tell me if they'll fit:
Front: 18x8.5 ET+44 5x112 bolt pattern
Rear: 18x9.5 ET +46 5x112 bolt pattern
Thanks in advance for the answer!
Quick thread revival... I'm looking at a set of rims for the car. Can you tell me if they'll fit:
Front: 18x8.5 ET+44 5x112 bolt pattern
Rear: 18x9.5 ET +46 5x112 bolt pattern
Thanks in advance for the answer!
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I'm running 18x10 in the back. I've never dealt with spacers and don't even know where I'd find them. These were on the car when I bough tit. I've removed the wheel and it's mounted directly to the rotor, if that says anything.
Edit: AMG r129 SL55 2-piece, staggered, 18x8.5 in the front. I THINK the offset is 25
Edit: AMG r129 SL55 2-piece, staggered, 18x8.5 in the front. I THINK the offset is 25
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I'm running 18x10 in the back. I've never dealt with spacers and don't even know where I'd find them. These were on the car when I bough tit. I've removed the wheel and it's mounted directly to the rotor, if that says anything.
Edit: AMG r129 SL55 2-piece, staggered, 18x8.5 in the front. I THINK the offset is 25
Edit: AMG r129 SL55 2-piece, staggered, 18x8.5 in the front. I THINK the offset is 25
I really like the rear wing on your C43. What brand is it if you don't mind me asking? Thx
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