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Hi Toosteeley, I might go for 19 inches Vossen CVT wheels for my C43. The front is 19x8.5 et30 which I think will fit since it is same to your 20x8.5 et30 spec. but the rear is 19x10 et55 which is 5mm inner to yours. Do you think it fit? any concerns of rubbing the lining? Thank you.
The front will be fine. I’m currently running 20x10 +40 rear. You’ll want a 10mm spacer with 19x10 +55. They will be far to tucked compared to the front otherwise. Ideal with a 10” wide rear rim would be +45 IMO.
Toosteeley, I am obsessed with your build. I'll be joining you soon as another fully wrapped c43. Mine is the designo white with the saddle interior, coupe. Im going with black vossens (potentially adv.1) in the spring, and going to be wrapping satin battleship gray leaving all gloss black accents and emblems. I'm in the process of opening a wrap shop here in the US and cant wait to do my c43.
I've got a few months before I get my summer wheels and tires, running the stock 18's now with winter tires. From what I have seen, your +30/+40 sits flush but a 5mm spacer in the rear? Could you have gone with a +45 wheel and not done the spacer for the same result? I think I have my specs dialed in, but seeing different answers across forums and wheel shops.
Plan on running:
20x8.0 +30
20x10 +45
235/35/20
265/30/20
I originally was going to do a +32 but from what I saw, if you did a 235 tire, you needed a spacer. I want a 235 over a 225. Beefier the tires the better but not wanting to rub and not wanting to run spacers.
I've fit a few builds now with wheels and tires and my lord, this car is the most complex to fit.
Thanks for the comments! To clarify, my current setup is:
Front - 20x8.5 +43 (with a 12mm spacer bringing it to +31), 235/35/20
Rear - 20x10 +40, 275/30/20
My old setup with the Vossens was:
Front - 20x8.5 +30, 235/35/20
Rear - 20x10 +50 (with a 5mm spacer bringing it to +45), 275/30/20
Ideal rear offset on a 10" rim would be +45 IMO.
I would have preferred 20x8 +30 but wasn't able to find a rim in that size. Minimum in a 20" seems to be 8.5"
As for tires, if you're going with a 10" rim in the rear, do 275 tires, not 265.
Good luck with your new wrap shop! Satin battleship grey is a great colour. I considered something similar but my 507 was platinum magno so didn't want to go satin grey again.
Last edited by toosteeley; Oct 13, 2021 at 08:17 AM.
Thanks for the comments! To clarify, my current setup is:
Front - 20x8.5 +43 (with a 12mm spacer bringing it to +31), 235/35/20
Rear - 20x10 +40, 275/30/20
My old setup with the Vossens was:
Front - 20x8.5 +30, 235/35/20
Rear - 20x10 +50 (with a 5mm spacer bringing it to +45), 275/30/20
Ideal rear offset on a 10" rim would be +45 IMO.
I would have preferred 20x8 +30 but wasn't able to find a rim in that size. Minimum in a 20" seems to be 8.5"
As for tires, if you're going with a 10" rim in the rear, do 275 tires, not 265.
Good luck with your new wrap shop! Satin battleship grey is a great colour. I considered something similar but my 507 was platinum magno so didn't want to go satin grey again.
Thanks for the well wishes! With the Front - 20x8.5 +30, 235/35/20, did you have any rubbing on your upper control arm? I've seen that has been an issue with someone else who had +32... Sounds like +30 with a 235 tire is the sweet spot for fitment with no spacers and no rubbing
Car looks great. What is the H and R lowering wagon spec? or order part number. I cant get a clear answer from shop about which product to use, that does have the rear of the car sag. They are saying they can find which ones to use. Is it same as sedan?
Thanks! Without looking up the actual part number, I believe the wagon specific springs are the same # as the sedan ones but with “-2” added to the end.
Edit: found the part # H&R 28811-2
Last edited by toosteeley; Mar 29, 2022 at 07:05 PM.
Love the update buddy that wrap is seriously lush!
I have managed to do my original list of bits Dynamic indicators and amg mirror down lights Interior led vents pillar speakers and extended paddle shifters Keeping the chrome for now, pannamericana grill and racing design front lip Next things waiting for warranty to run out before doing my suspension (good job aswell as on my last service they replaced rear shocks due to some leakage) then a stage one tune.
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