Not sure if this was previously asked or discussed but I'm just wondering if the c63 wheels 19"/20" would fit on the c43 and if so does if the car needs to be lowered.
I had RS5 20" wheels on my S5 and for proper stance the car had to be lowered, if not the car look like a 4x4 Lol
If you are talking about the staggered OEM 63 wheels no they won't fit without serious modifications (on fronts) or use a spacer so big that you'll wheels poke out too much.
I did the same thing as a C63 but used repllica wheels from a vendor here and they fit perfect with a 10mm hubcentric spacers for the fronts. Remember anything over 8inches and 245 wide tires you'll probably gonna need spacers
From what I understand, you should NOT do a staggered setup on an AWD.
That is in regards to the rolling distance (CIRCUMFERENCE) of the wheels. They should all be within just a few percent of each other. Otherwise your center differential will grow increasingly angry at you over time.
But staggering the WIDTH of the wheels is ok. In fact, our wheels actually come this way from the factory.
That is in regards to the rolling distance (CIRCUMFERENCE) of the wheels. They should all be within just a few percent of each other. Otherwise your center differential will grow increasingly angry at you over time.
But staggering the WIDTH of the wheels is ok. In fact, our wheels actually come this way from the factory.
By increasing the width of the wheels are you not also increasing the rolling resistance? Would that not cause any issues for the diff?
By increasing the width of the wheels are you not also increasing the rolling resistance? Would that not cause any issues for the diff?
No. How would that work?
Regardless if the wheel is 19x8 or 19x10, the diameter [19] is the same so the circumference is as well. I think maybe you're thinking about after you put tires on? If that's what you mean, then you can't use the same size tires on rims of differing size. That is where you gotta know what you're doing as you might purchase tires that are acceptable on their own but might stretch once installed. Then you're in trouble and many could be unaware of this possibility.
I realize the width can be staggered, but I thought the op said 19s and 20s staggered. Meaning larger wheels in the rear, I had this setup on my 2012 c63.
the answer is no. he is referring to coupe wheels with the 19/20 stagger. they are 9 inch front and 10.5j rear i believe. the wont fit. too wide. the c63 sedan wheels are still up for debate if the front will fit.
Guys I am not referring to the width stagger....yes that is completely fine and comes that way from the factory. What im referring to is the front to back stagger where the fronts are 19" and the rears are 20". This is common on the c63 but should not be done on an awd.
Guys I am not referring to the width stagger....yes that is completely fine and comes that way from the factory. What im referring to is the front to back stagger where the fronts are 19" and the rears are 20". This is common on the c63 but should not be done on an awd.
got it, agreed my understanding is all tire circumference must be the same on an AWD vehicle or it can damage it.
I realize the width can be staggered, but I thought the op said 19s and 20s staggered. Meaning larger wheels in the rear, I had this setup on my 2012 c63.
Oh right, yeah I guess that would be the case with a c63 set of wheels. Someone mentioned width so I got focused on that.
Technically you could run staggered diameter rims if you compensated for the difference in rim sizes with tires but that is tricky. Not impossible to do but can be more tricky than you'd think. Usually this is only done [and not often] on AWD cars when the person has their heart set on a certain set of wheels and they are only available as is. So not only would it be a bad idea to use OEM c63 rims for these staggered issues, and the front's offset/width don't work well with the 450/43's front suspension, but it's very easy to get a set of replicas in the correct measurements; cheaper too.
Oh right, yeah I guess that would be the case with a c63 set of wheels. Someone mentioned width so I got focused on that.
Technically you could run staggered diameter rims if you compensated for the difference in rim sizes with tires but that is tricky. Not impossible to do but can be more tricky than you'd think. Usually this is only done [and not often] on AWD cars when the person has their heart set on a certain set of wheels and they are only available as is. So not only would it be a bad idea to use OEM c63 rims for these staggered issues, and the front's offset/width don't work well with the 450/43's front suspension, but it's very easy to get a set of replicas in the correct measurements; cheaper too.
It's very easy to do, what are you on about?
I see no benefit in doing it on this car, however. You receive absolutely none of the pros from a car of this stature when staggering wheel diameter.
the c63 coupe wheels are even wider than the c63 sedan wheels. They physically wont fit width wise on our c43 sedan.
that being said, if you can match the tire diameters front and back it doesnt matter what width or rim size they are. They would work fine on AWD cars.
It amazes me that there are people who can afford this level of car but simple items they cant figure out or just make ridiculous statements. what do you do for a job? even if you never looked at car stuff in the past. To make the kind of money you need to actually afford these cars, you would think that level of job would require some level of problem solving. Im not picking anyone in particular but this wheel fitment has been posted so much. A simple search would yield hundreds of results. I even made a damn wheel fitment guide for this...
It is on paper but if you don't get the right width of tire then they will stretch which will change the rolling distance. Like I said, not impossible, but can be tricky. But I'm sorry my post upset you so much.
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It amazes me that there are people who can afford this level of car but simple items they cant figure out or just make ridiculous statements. what do you do for a job? even if you never looked at car stuff in the past. To make the kind of money you need to actually afford these cars, you would think that level of job would require some level of problem solving. Im not picking anyone in particular but this wheel fitment has been posted so much. A simple search would yield hundreds of results. I even made a damn wheel fitment guide for this...
I understand what you're saying and in theory, I'd agree, but in the real world it's not that simple. Simply put: The more expensive the car, the less an owner will need/want to be involved past filling with gas and driving it.
Kinda like on many high end cars from RR's to Mclaren's, it's so hard to 'work' on them that most don't even allow you to access the engine bay. But on the other end, the broke 19yr old not only knows every square inch of his $1,500 Civic hatch, he even has a specific set of tools and spare parts in his back seat because when it breaks down every other week he knows just what is wrong
Personally I haven't been the former, but I've definitely been the latter
If you are talking about the staggered OEM 63 wheels no they won't fit without serious modifications (on fronts) or use a spacer so big that you'll wheels poke out too much.
I did the same thing as a C63 but used repllica wheels from a vendor here and they fit perfect with a 10mm hubcentric spacers for the fronts. Remember anything over 8inches and 245 wide tires you'll probably gonna need spacers
here is a pic of mine,
Would you mind PMing me with the the link for the wheels that you got?
If you are talking about the staggered OEM 63 wheels no they won't fit without serious modifications (on fronts) or use a spacer so big that you'll wheels poke out too much.
I did the same thing as a C63 but used repllica wheels from a vendor here and they fit perfect with a 10mm hubcentric spacers for the fronts. Remember anything over 8inches and 245 wide tires you'll probably gonna need spacers
If you are talking about the staggered OEM 63 wheels no they won't fit without serious modifications (on fronts) or use a spacer so big that you'll wheels poke out too much.
I did the same thing as a C63 but used repllica wheels from a vendor here and they fit perfect with a 10mm hubcentric spacers for the fronts. Remember anything over 8inches and 245 wide tires you'll probably gonna need spacers
here is a pic of mine,
Do you mind sharing the place where you got your edition 1 side decal? Thank you.
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