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Did anyone ever figure out if a 20x9 on the front with stock suspension would fit with the right offset? I think I saw where someone had that set up, but can’t find it. With stock suspension, I would think it would work. I lowered all my other cars before this C450, but I’m tired of my teeth rattling all the time and don’t wanna lose the handling in this car so I’m keeping it stock. 20’s should give a good lowering appearance without forfeiting everything else.
Last edited by gpouliniii; 10-10-2020 at 04:13 AM.
Sure, you could put a 9” rim in the front, but you’d need a +25 offset to clear the inner suspension arm. That plus the additional width would mean the rim will stick out ~10mm more than a 8.5” +30. Lowered it would rub like crazy. Not lowered it will poke like crazy.
Did anyone ever figure out if a 20x9 on the front with stock suspension would fit with the right offset? I think I saw where someone had that set up, but can’t find it. With stock suspension, I would think it would work. I lowered all my other cars before this C450, but I’m tired of my teeth rattling all the time and don’t wanna lose the handling in this car so I’m keeping it stock. 20’s should give a good lowering appearance without forfeiting everything else.
switching to 20's will not have any lowering appearance. And if anything will exacerbate the fender gap because of the reduced tire profile.
9 inch wide does not fit within the fenders - no matter the offset, on stock suspension.
@atl 2 chi's old Vossen VFS-2's refinished in satin black on my '19 C43:
245/35/20 20x8.5 ET+44 (with 12 mm spacer to get me to ET +32)
275/30/20 20x10 ET+55 (with 5mm spacer to get me to ET +50)
Lowered on H&R VTF adjustable springs
I am getting some rubbing on the fronts when going around turns with decent bumps(front part of fender near bumper) or when hitting a large enough dip in the road straight on(fender liners). I'm thinking of going to 235/35/20 tires in the front to see if it helps or perhaps even 245/30/20.
Do you have additional pics of this set up?
Looks dope and I have a white 2020, would love some different angles and a couple close ups
also how much did the whole package cost you?
245/35/20 20x8.5 ET+44 (with 12 mm spacer to get me to ET +32)
I honestly don’t understand how you’re not rubbing the inner suspension arm with that setup. I’m running 20x8.5 +30 with 235/35/20 tires and have 2mm clearance at most.
You sure you’re not using a 15mm spacer in the front?
Last edited by toosteeley; 10-15-2020 at 07:33 PM.
switching to 20's will not have any lowering appearance. And if anything will exacerbate the fender gap because of the reduced tire profile.
9 inch wide does not fit within the fenders - no matter the offset, on stock suspension.
Ok thanks! I’ll increase the sidewall height a bit and keep it at 8.5 in the front. Getting rid of the run flats will be a nice change of pace again. Took run flats off my corvette and it was so much better.
Sure, you could put a 9” rim in the front, but you’d need a +25 offset to clear the inner suspension arm. That plus the additional width would mean the rim will stick out ~10mm more than a 8.5” +30. Lowered it would rub like crazy. Not lowered it will poke like crazy.
So it def needs to be 8.5 then. Ok thanks! What offset would choose for a 20x8.5 front and a 20x10 rear?
@atl 2 chi's old Vossen VFS-2's refinished in satin black on my '19 C43:
245/35/20 20x8.5 ET+44 (with 12 mm spacer to get me to ET +32)
275/30/20 20x10 ET+55 (with 5mm spacer to get me to ET +50)
Lowered on H&R VTF adjustable springs
I am getting some rubbing on the fronts when going around turns with decent bumps(front part of fender near bumper) or when hitting a large enough dip in the road straight on(fender liners). I'm thinking of going to 235/35/20 tires in the front to see if it helps or perhaps even 245/30/20.
Did you ever get this figured out? Im running the same wheel as you with an ET28 in the front. Mine is pretty much not drivable at the moment. I may have the wrong offset on my wheels.
Front: 20x8.5 +30 with 235/35/20 Michelin PS4S
Rear: 20x10 +50 with 275/30/20 Michelin PS4S
Ive since added 5mm spacers on the rear to push them out to +45 (not pictured).
Lowered on wagon specific H&R springs.
Sick car. Is this lowered on VTF adjustable springs or regular springs? Mine is a coupe. ET28 in the front and the car is WAY to slammed. Not really drivable. Need a solution.
Been a while since I visited to the forum and see there has been a few questions on the setup I posted above. I can confirm the following information is correct and does NOT hit the inner suspension arm on my 2019 C43. 245/35/20 20x8.5 ET+44 (with 12 mm spacer to get me to ET +32) 275/30/20 20x10 ET+55 (with 5mm spacer to get me to ET +50) Lowered on H&R VTF adjustable springs
The rubbing I got on that setup was strictly on the 'tab' inside the fender well that attaches the front bumper cover to the fender and was not rubbing on the suspension arm or fender. Put your head under there and you will know what I am talking about. It drove me nuts to the point I had to abandon the 20" wheel setup and go back to 19's. This rubbing on that tab occurred even when the car was not lowered with the 20" wheels and after I also switched to a 235/35/20 tire in front.
Been a while since I visited to the forum and see there has been a few questions on the setup I posted above. I can confirm the following information is correct and does NOT hit the inner suspension arm on my 2019 C43. 245/35/20 20x8.5 ET+44 (with 12 mm spacer to get me to ET +32) 275/30/20 20x10 ET+55 (with 5mm spacer to get me to ET +50) Lowered on H&R VTF adjustable springs
The rubbing I got on that setup was strictly on the 'tab' inside the fender well that attaches the front bumper cover to the fender and was not rubbing on the suspension arm or fender. Put your head under there and you will know what I am talking about. It drove me nuts to the point I had to abandon the 20" wheel setup and go back to 19's. This rubbing on that tab occurred even when the car was not lowered with the 20" wheels and after I also switched to a 235/35/20 tire in front.
Originally Posted by OsmanR
Hey guys I just ordered a set of Ferrada fr2 20”
I have a c63s w205 sedan.
can someone help me with the offsets I ordered
originally it was
front 9j et 23
rear 10.5j et 38
now changed to
front 9j et 35
rear 10j 45
did I make the right choice?
Im looking for max concave even though the sedan doesn’t offer a massive aggressive look.
I just dont want any rubbing.
Hey I was wondering if spacers were needed for your front wheels with Fitment 20x9 et35? If so what size spacers did you use or will I be needing? I’m running 245/35/20 and rubbing on my control arm.
Hey all, new here to the forum and new owner to a 2018 C43 sedan and after a couple weeks of searching through the forums and reading through suggested fitments. I think I've finally come to an answer to what I've been looking for. I've been thinking about ordering and running wheels at a 20x8.5 +30 w/ 245/35 front and 20x10 +45 w/ 275/30 rear, while being lowered with H&R springs. Also looking at avoiding running any sort of spacers if possible. Any suggestions or reasons as to why this may or may not work? Looking forward to hearing any feedback from the group. Thanks for the help!
20” Koya SF11 in Super Rootbeer Gloss prismatic colour. 8.5” front and 9.5” rear. Front offset ET31, rear offset ET45.
Tyres Michelin PS4S front 235/35R20, rear 265/30R20. No spacers.
Love your car and you seem to be very knowledgeable about c43 fitment. I have a c43 coupe and I am running vossen cvt 20 x 8.5 +40 in front and 20 x 10 +50 at the back with 10mm spacer in the front. My tyres are currently 235/35/20 (front) and 275/30/20 (rear) but i bust tyres regularly due to the poor road surface where i live. I am trying to find a fitment with more meat that wont rub etc. I am thinking of 245/35/20 in front. I have seen where other folks on here have that fitment and report that it works. Im not sure what adjustment to make at the back though. Any advice you can offer is much appreciated
07-16-2019, 05:31 PM
