Polar.C43

Wanted new wheels for my C43 coupe but DO NOT want to use spacers. Will 19x8.5 fit up front without spacers? For sure they will fit the rears but I'm concerned about the front. If anyone has a width of 8.5 up front please help out! Thanks!

jonathan358

Yes they will but it depends on your offset (et).

Polar.C43

Do you know if an offset of 42 mm with 19x8.5 work up front? CarID is claiming a "garunteed fit" but I just can't see how a 8.5 rim would fit where a 7.5 used to be.

jonathan358

It absolutely won't. I would say 35-36 is the max with the tire literally touching the knuckle. Best bet is 30 ET, if you are dead set on those wheels, there are H&R spacers that work with our car @ 12mm that will bring you right up to a perfect fit.

NYCSoiL

Don't trust CarID. I provided you with the correct offset…

Polar.C43

Thanks. Im going to look for an offset of what you recommended. I may even decide to go with spacers because I really dont want any rubbing or other issues.

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Almasy93

I keep seeing that, but yet when I call h & r they are absolutely clueless on the special front axle hub spacer required.

pseudoamg

Anyone go from running 19s to 20s? Currently running OEM 19s with with 12mm spacers in the front and 15mm in the rear on H&R VTF springs..Honestly I should have gone with 15 up front and 20 in the rear, but the suggestions I took were based off a C43 sedan versus a coupe .

I'm about to purchase some wheels and have been combing various threads here and other forums on net to make my decision. I really like the look of 20's on the coupe, but worry about how much more difference it will make in my ride quality or much significant performance losses would be. Anyone who went from 19s to 20s and regretted it? 🤔