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I haven't seen a set up near what I'm trying to accomplish. Maybe the people going 9.5 et45. The 20x10 people are going et50+, thats why it was concerning.
The red c43 guy that posts alot with this 20x10 setup is like et55 or something.
I'll post results from the 15mm F / 20mm R spacer setup with the H&R adjustable springs with OEM 19in multispoke wheels.
That's because he is running a 295 tire.
20x8.5 ET30 / 20x10 ET48 is pretty much the standard Euro tuner fitment. But they run 225/255 F/R tires slightly stretched for that tuner look and for clearance. Results are very good.
Have you seen any of these examples? I thought I saw a wagon c43 but wasn't sure if the fender clearance is the same with sedans/wagons.
225/35 and 255/35, that's something I may consider.. I wonder if the load rating will be close enough.
I think the front's are well established now with the 8.5in wide with ET around 30 or 32.
The rear's I still have questions:
Looking at AG M652 concave wheels,
20x8.5 et30 + 235/35/20 Front
20x10 et48 + 275/20/20 Rear
I'll be lowered on Adjustable H&R springs to dial in the height. You think with the added negative camber after lowering, that the rear's would fit? AG custom offset program can only go 48et for the 20x10. Thoughts?
When I had the 20” setup, the widest I went was 245/35 f, and 285/30 r. You should be ok In the rear with et48 if you’re going 275/30 on a 20x10. Specially, if you have height adjustable springs.
Your offset at +48 will only stick out 7mm more than mine at +55, you should still clear the outer fender. With height adjustable springs and negative camber you’ll be ok.
The only thing I really didn’t like about being on 20’s was it slowed down my acceleration from a standstill.
New ASA GT14 18x8 with Ps4s on my C450. Very happy with the change in driving feel over the old pirelli all season run flats. Thanks to bora18 for the great setup.
Alright so here it is:
VTF adjustable springs (about half way on both F/R, still have alot of room up or down. front is 1/4 in lower)
OEM 19in wheels (19x7.5 et33 F/19x8.5 et52 R)
Spacers: 15mm F / 20mm R, which effectively makes the wheels: et18 F / et32 R
Fronts rub ever so slightly in hard dips during turns etc.
This was a great tester on future setups, and my goal is to get:
20x8.5 et30 (almost identical poke)
20x10 et48 (3mm more poke)
This fitment should be pretty damn flush depending on camber specs. I'm currently at -2.8 ish all around with my current ride height.
Did the calipers riviera blue while I was at it.
^ you should be fine in the rear, my set-up is slightly more aggressive (albeit with a slightly more narrow tire for wheel width to tire ration) but has no rubbing at all.
so I found some 20x10 et45 wheels I really want for the rear, you think this would rub pretty bad even with a stretched 255/30/20 tire? So hard to find 20x10 et ~50 stuff that looks good.. I'd be ok with pulling more camber if needed (currently at -2.8)
I am running 275 20 30 tires on 20" x10" et 38 for the rear with no spacer and 245 30 20 on 20"× 8.5" et 35 fronts with a 5 mm spacer. No rubbing at all under all conditions on stock suspension.
Last edited by Hungalow; Jul 10, 2020 at 07:22 AM.
Hi guys,
Looking to purchase some aftermarket wheels for the C43, I am located in Canada.
Stock are: 225/40 19x7.5 ET 33 Front and 255/35 19x8.5 ET 52 Rear
For tires, will be putting on PS4S.
Should I get staggered 19s or should I go square 19s?
I am also thinking of going 18s staggered or squared, is it recommended to downsize? what are some pros and cons?
What do you guys recommend? Staggered or Squared?
If so, what wheels do you guys recommend and what sizes?
Should I get cast or flow-formed?
What should I look out for to minimize any damage to the suspension components, control arms, wheel bearings, bushings etc? (sorry for sounding like a noob here even though I mentioned things that are in no way affected by a wheel, I just want to make sure)
Sorry if someone asked this already, I couldn't find the information through searching this thread.
Thank you so much in advance!
Edit: For winters, I am replacing the old set (I know it is still early but I want to ask well in advance) will 225/45 squared 18x8 with ET 45 rear and ET 35 front be a good idea? I understand OEM front is x7.5 and rear is x8.5.
Last edited by W205C43PFL; Jul 15, 2020 at 12:45 AM.
I am running 275 20 30 tires on 20" x10" et 38 for the rear with no spacer and 245 30 20 on 20"× 8.5" et 35 fronts with a 5 mm spacer. No rubbing at all under all conditions on stock suspension.
you have more angles on this fitment? Hard to believe 20x10 et38 for the rear has zero rub, that is a really aggressive setup in my opinion.
I went to put stock wheels and tires back on the car in order to get new tires on my aftermarket wheels - which had about 10 - 15k on my last car and an additional 15k+ on this car. Good mileage from the continental extreme contact sport tires.
Aftermarket front wheels and tires weighed in at 42.9 lbs and the OEM weigh 54 lbs. A huge savings on each corner. This is going from OEM 18x7.5 w/ 225/40/18 to 19x8 w/ 235/40/19. Not only a wider wheel but a taller tire. Going with a good flow/rotary forged wheel is probably a bigger performance gain than stage 1. lol. I did not weight the rears - was already exhausted.
I threw on 12/15mm spacers on the OEM wheels. I wanted to go 20mm in the rear but did not have ball seat lugs on hand that were long enough. Some fitment lowered on KW HAS springs.
you have more angles on this fitment? Hard to believe 20x10 et38 for the rear has zero rub, that is a really aggressive setup in my opinion.
I agree it is very aggresive, I got the set put on during peak of pandemic in April in an emergency situation..There wasnt much choice here locally so took what was available. Wanted all black...but oh well, maybe a second set?
Last edited by Hungalow; Jul 15, 2020 at 06:49 PM.
dude thats actually not that bad, i thought it would poke more in the rear. I'm sure it'll rub once its lowered but it seems like with the right tire/camber, the rear's can fit more. This fitment was very insightful, thank you.
Hello all and thank you for all the valuable information on this thread. However, due to the various numbers that i see in the thread, I am still confused as to what offsets are great for the car.
That being said, I have a question and I hope some people in the thread can aid me. I have a 2019 c43 amg sedan on stock height, i have been talking to a vendor and I am really interested
with the stance SF01 wheels. According to the vendor, this is the best offsets for my car
"The fitment for your C43 is 19x8.5+30 (F) 19x9.5+45 (R)."
I will be running 235/40/19 front and 265/35/19. So does it fit?
I am planning to go lower someday but not until maybe next year.
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