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Had new wheels and tires installed over the weekend. VSForged wheels, monoblock forged 19x8.5f and 19x10r. Waited a month for the set to be built. So far, I’m happy with it... reasonable price as well! I went with a simple design, 5-split spoke... easy to clean. Tires are Michelin Pilot Sport 4s, 255/35 19f and 295/30 19r. YES, 295/30 for the rears! I do have a very slight rub on big dips, but it’s negligible as it only rubs the inner fender liner so very lightly. But, i do like how WIDE the tires look from behind.
Here are some pics from when i came back from the shop last Saturday. And a few decent ones from today after a wash.
Tried to have a little “wow” factor with the backdrop. But, I’m no pro, hahaha!
MEAT! Nice!! Tough to tell from the angle of your pics, but I bet you would benefit from a fender roll in the rear
Thanks! That’s really what i was going for... MEAT! Hahaha!
The rear fenders actually clear, it’s the inner liners that rub slightly, when the tires tuck in on dips.
I’ll try to post more pics of the fender gap.
MEAT! Nice!! Tough to tell from the angle of your pics, but I bet you would benefit from a fender roll in the rear
I was able to take a few pics of the fender clearance on the rear tires. I’m not sure if the pics give a better perspective of the gap. But, this will be the left rear fender, if that helps.
That look great. I like how it's just right and not over powering or ghetto. I hate my run flats and yesterday, got a flat 100 miles from home. I had to make a dozen stops to reinflate the tire to make it home. I'll be going this same route as you - nice job!
That look great. I like how it's just right and not over powering or ghetto. I hate my run flats and yesterday, got a flat 100 miles from home. I had to make a dozen stops to reinflate the tire to make it home. I'll be going this same route as you - nice job!
Thanks! I do have a tire plug kit, jack and air pump, just in case...
Good luck! You’ll love it, once your setup is done...
You need to add this to the wheel/ tire thread. This is really good information. Those look great. Do the Coupes have as much room out back?
I’ll be adding it soon. I just need to take a few more pics to show clearance... specially for the fronts.
Thanks for the compliment.
I know the c63 coupes have more room than the c63 sedan in the rear, but I’m not sure if it goes the same with the 43’s...
WOW, Looks fabulous ! Never heard of those. Ive been looking for a simple silver 19" staggered wheel just like those for my new C43. I may look into those.
WOW, Looks fabulous ! Never heard of those. Ive been looking for a simple silver 19" staggered wheel just like those for my new C43. I may look into those.
Thanks! Yeah, VSForged VS-06. I know the vendors here carry them...
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