sliqdaddy91

can we get a side view? All the shots look staggered, still undecided on how these look, but glad you like them!

munis

Here you go guys. All these are completely untouched.

alexasa

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Looks like you got a nice drop from the H&R's! Probably the best ride height for a sedan I've seen. Not sure why it seems to vary so much. I would definitely be putting some spacers on the back though.

munis

So just when I was getting these springs installed at the shop, A GLC43 got dropped by a tow truck, hyacinth red, just like your one. What happened? Guy bought some 20mm spacers a week ago from God knows where, mechanic does not recommend installing it, but he does it anyway. Mom was driving the car and out goes the wheel, takes the entire brake caliper and rotor assembly with it. Now everything is hanging on front ride side. Car is a month old.

Completely traumatized spacers for me. I personally would not be using any anytime soon. I know the rear can use some, but honestly, in person, this looks just fine. I can totally live with this.

alexasa

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It looks great, no doubt, Just think it would push it over the top. Spacer failure/problems is a result of one of two things.

1. cheap spacers
2. bad install (incorrect bolts, wrong spacer in general, etc.)

I have never had an issue with spacers and hundreds of thousands of others are the same way. You see a couple of horror stories on the internet or IRL, but it's only a fraction and usually the fault of the person fitting them or picking them off the shelf and choosing the wrong application.

But, you do you. They would probably give you a marginal increase of stability in cornering but are otherwise cosmetic only.

munis

I was wondering if I can take care of this by using slightly wider tires may be?

Like 235/265 setup? For this, I think the fronts would need a 5mm spacer for sure. Rears might be okay.

alexasa

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I would see what your inner clearance looks like. Few wheels fit at that spec due to brake caliper clearance. So the guys running 19x8.5 on 235's are at et30-32. You are close now and I'm not sure a wider tire would fit upfront without spacing the wheel out.

You could easily go up to a 265/35 in the rear and it would help marginally, it would probably be like adding a 2-3mm spacer - but the tire is taller and you are low and you might get rubbing that is currently not present. I'd say you could probably do 10-12mm in the rear on the current tire.

But, all these pros and cons are easy to say, f*** it and just run the nice set-up you already have lol

munis

That would easily be the easiest option, haha.

ryanSTL

thanks for these unedited shots. the side profile is really good. great choice and thanks for posting all the info & specs too.
how's the ride quality? please don't say just like stock because I assume it has to be a bit more firm or potentially harsh. Have you been on any poor surfaces or winding backroads yet?

munis

I am known for driving the car exclusively in bad downtown roads making pops and bangs, hahahaha. And sorry man, I am not lying, but the ride is honestly better than stock, not the same even. These rims are atleast 5 to 6 kilograms lighter per wheel. I think that helps with the ride? I feel they are much more comfier in every way.

Adam Raman

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ShazV6

Bro these wheels looks so damn good lol. I may wanna steal them for my coupe lmao

jonathan358

Very nice munis, how much did the set cost and where'd you grab em?

FirstMBAMG

In my opinion this is the coolest set of wheels for this car. I should mention, these have not been made specifically to fit the C43 (as many of the comments have pointed out). I have done extensive research on this wheel as this would be the wheel I would buy if I were to switch my set. Wheels go for $2,200 for the 19" (really shouldn't be doing 20" here in my opinion). Tires are going to run about $700-800. All in, I would expect about $3,100 for a full new set/installation.

munis

Thanks man! The only thing I do not like about these rims, is that I hate that Vorsteiner centre cap. I wanted to put a original Mercedes one in them. But their Vorsteiner's centre cap is a very weird size. Because of that I cannot find any Mercedes centre caps that will fit them. Did you find any by any chance?

Thanks man! The set ran me 2600 CAD and an additioal 500 CAD to refinish them as Vorsteiners only make these in graphite black. I got it from a shop in Toronto called Simply TIres who ordered it for me.

Haha thanks a lot Shaz. I did not know you are a contrast guy, I though you like everything black like threefirs, haha.

ShazV6

Who said i wasnt gonna refinish them black if anything? lmfaoo. Seriously contemplating here, maybe keep the car after the lease or step up to the 63 coupe. Time will tell!