Help with wheels and suspension
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2012 C63 P31 LSD-Current: My past 1999 C43, 2004 Clk55, 1999 C280 sport, 1995 C280
Help with wheels and suspension
Just wanted to know if these wheels from a w211 would be a direct bolt on, and if I would have any rubbing issues? and also if anyone has run the H&R sport springs and how they liked the drop? did it eliminate most of the wheel to fender gap? Thanks, Im still trying to figure out what to go with so this would help alot.
Here are the wheel details:
Here are the wheel details:
THESE WHEELS ARE STAGGERED AND MEASURE 18x8.5 WITH A 30mm OFFSET IN THE FRONT AND 18x9.5 WITH A 33mm OFFSET IN THE REAR.
THESE WHEELS HAVE A 5x112 BOLT PATTERN.
THESE WHEELS HAVE A 5x112 BOLT PATTERN.
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2012 C63 P31 LSD-Current: My past 1999 C43, 2004 Clk55, 1999 C280 sport, 1995 C280
Thanks PJmak, So you are running the sports not supersports right? are you running and particular pads? do you have any more pics of your car? Thanks alot!
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05 c55 silver, 98 Imperial Red C43
Yep these are not super sports.
I dont honestly remember exactly what kind of pads i run but im pretty sure they are the lowest available all around. Check the c43 pictures sticky, im pretty active in that thread
I dont honestly remember exactly what kind of pads i run but im pretty sure they are the lowest available all around. Check the c43 pictures sticky, im pretty active in that thread
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dont listen to just me but i think those front wheels at 8.5" might rub a bit. esp if you run a 245 tire?
it might only rub slightly at full lock on the inner plastic fender shroud. but i know there is not much room to go wider in the front, i have 8" front with 225 tire and there is not much extra room. though i wouldn't worry about the fender shroud, but might want to double check on the inside against the suspension components. will depend on the offset i guess?
i know the guys at the tire shop were iffy if i could even fit a 245 tire in the front of my car without rubbing, only way to know is to mount it and take a look.
or i think the stock REAR wheel on our cars is 8.5" wide with 245 tire right? might be easiest to just put that rear stock wheel on the front and see if it rubs. again have to have same offset though.
hope it helps, i would like to know if you can CLEANLY run a 8.5" with 245 tire in the front too, would help the understeer on this car!
it might only rub slightly at full lock on the inner plastic fender shroud. but i know there is not much room to go wider in the front, i have 8" front with 225 tire and there is not much extra room. though i wouldn't worry about the fender shroud, but might want to double check on the inside against the suspension components. will depend on the offset i guess?
i know the guys at the tire shop were iffy if i could even fit a 245 tire in the front of my car without rubbing, only way to know is to mount it and take a look.
or i think the stock REAR wheel on our cars is 8.5" wide with 245 tire right? might be easiest to just put that rear stock wheel on the front and see if it rubs. again have to have same offset though.
hope it helps, i would like to know if you can CLEANLY run a 8.5" with 245 tire in the front too, would help the understeer on this car!
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They will fit like popey said, but your going to rub at 245s. I mounted a 235/40r18 on a 8.5 wheel with a 33 offset and I had to pull the inner fender forward to stop rubbing about mid lock. I can imagine with another 10mm wider tire, 3mm further out on the offset your going to have to address some rubbing issues. But there is only one way to know for sure... Try it out and see
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C43 AMG 5.5 - 396.4HP
Go on 225/40 255/35.
It is always difficult to discuss if a tire will fit... unfortunately manufactures don't respect their customers. You can have 30mm difference with same tire Dimension.
It is always difficult to discuss if a tire will fit... unfortunately manufactures don't respect their customers. You can have 30mm difference with same tire Dimension.
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2012 C63 P31 LSD-Current: My past 1999 C43, 2004 Clk55, 1999 C280 sport, 1995 C280
Thanks for all the help guys, I went ahead and ordered the wheels, should have them in a week and will keep you up to date.
I will be doing the following in the next week.
-Fitting the wheels
-installing H&R sports
-Euro clear corners
-New fog light glass covers
-Avantegard grill
Does anyone know where I can get the special lugs required for the wheels?
Thanks again, and I will post progress pics.
I will be doing the following in the next week.
-Fitting the wheels
-installing H&R sports
-Euro clear corners
-New fog light glass covers
-Avantegard grill
Does anyone know where I can get the special lugs required for the wheels?
Thanks again, and I will post progress pics.
