Aftermarket wheel Thread.
02-10-2014 | 07:30 PM
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2012 C63 AMG BS, 2010 DUCATI 1198S
02-18-2014 | 11:20 AM
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Hi guys ,
I want to get a 20' set for my BS.
Can someone give me the needed offsets to make it right ?
I like to run wide tires. On my stock 19 , I run 295/30 rear and 265/35 front tires.
The best for me would be to be able to run the new Sport Cup 2 tires as my SLS.
Thanks for the advices.
I want to get a 20' set for my BS.
Can someone give me the needed offsets to make it right ?
I like to run wide tires. On my stock 19 , I run 295/30 rear and 265/35 front tires.
The best for me would be to be able to run the new Sport Cup 2 tires as my SLS.
Thanks for the advices.
02-18-2014 | 01:12 PM
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Nelson, you know all to well how much I love your car. Moar Pics!!! 
Would be more than happy to help you with a set of wheels. We did the HRE's on NellyRod's BS and that car seemed to turn out a bit better than mediocre.... 
Hi guys ,
I want to get a 20' set for my BS.
Can someone give me the needed offsets to make it right ?
I like to run wide tires. On my stock 19 , I run 295/30 rear and 265/35 front tires.
The best for me would be to be able to run the new Sport Cup 2 tires as my SLS.
Thanks for the advices.
I want to get a 20' set for my BS.
Can someone give me the needed offsets to make it right ?
I like to run wide tires. On my stock 19 , I run 295/30 rear and 265/35 front tires.
The best for me would be to be able to run the new Sport Cup 2 tires as my SLS.
Thanks for the advices.
02-18-2014 | 08:29 PM
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Tal, Thanks! Wheels fit perfect.
Kaiba, unfortunately I don't remember what the offsets are on my HRE's, and I'm not in the same country as the car for the time being, so I can't check. Tal should be able to pull up my order for reference if you shoot him a PM. They are slightly more aggresive than stock, but still able to clear the fender on the lowest setting of the BS suspension. Here's another pic to show the stance.
Kaiba, unfortunately I don't remember what the offsets are on my HRE's, and I'm not in the same country as the car for the time being, so I can't check. Tal should be able to pull up my order for reference if you shoot him a PM. They are slightly more aggresive than stock, but still able to clear the fender on the lowest setting of the BS suspension. Here's another pic to show the stance.
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02-18-2014 | 10:28 PM
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Does anyone else feel this way or am I crazy?
02-18-2014 | 11:35 PM
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02-23-2014 | 03:03 PM
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3 out of 4 Forgestar F14 Wheels cracked. Wanted to document my experience with aftermarket Forgester F14 Wheels on a 2012 C63 P31. Car was leased in Dec 2011 and 18in Forgester F14 wheels purchased with Vredestine Tires in Jan 2012 from an aftermarket dealer in Las Vegas. A black powdercoat was applied before tires were mounted on the wheels by another vendor in Las Vegas. I assumed the lease in Jul 2012 and the car was transferred to San Antonio.
In Dec 2012, Inoticed a leak in the passenger front tire and had it inspected at a local Firestone dealer. They found a hairline crack on the inner lip, showed it to me and said they had someone who could weld the crack. I did not take a picture. After several weeks it was decided that it could not be repaired and a replacement was ordered from the Las Vegas dealer where the wheels were originally bought. The wheel plus the powder coating cost close to $800 and was delivered to me about 4 months later in May 2013. Things were fine until July 2013 when I noted a leak in the driver front tire. I took it to the Mercedes Dealer who found another crack on the inner lip of this wheel and sent it out for welding. The weld worked for several months but a slow leak was noted and the day I took it in for inspection, a leak was noted in the passenger rear tire. Both wheels were inspected and there was a new crack next to the welded area and the passenger rear wheel also had a crack on the inner lip. See attached pictures. Fortunately, I have the OEM wheels and tires so they are back on the car.
I have been driving the same 7 mile home to work path over“friendly roads” for 30 years with about 10 different cars. I have had my shareof flat tires but never a problem with a wheel cracking. Most of these cars didnot have low profile tires, but my last car was an E350 and the OEM wheels andtires never had problems. I did hit something hard enough to bend one of theE350 wheels and damage the sidewall of the tire. The tire was replaced, the wheel was beatback in shape but there wasn’t a crack.
In Dec 2012, Inoticed a leak in the passenger front tire and had it inspected at a local Firestone dealer. They found a hairline crack on the inner lip, showed it to me and said they had someone who could weld the crack. I did not take a picture. After several weeks it was decided that it could not be repaired and a replacement was ordered from the Las Vegas dealer where the wheels were originally bought. The wheel plus the powder coating cost close to $800 and was delivered to me about 4 months later in May 2013. Things were fine until July 2013 when I noted a leak in the driver front tire. I took it to the Mercedes Dealer who found another crack on the inner lip of this wheel and sent it out for welding. The weld worked for several months but a slow leak was noted and the day I took it in for inspection, a leak was noted in the passenger rear tire. Both wheels were inspected and there was a new crack next to the welded area and the passenger rear wheel also had a crack on the inner lip. See attached pictures. Fortunately, I have the OEM wheels and tires so they are back on the car.
I have been driving the same 7 mile home to work path over“friendly roads” for 30 years with about 10 different cars. I have had my shareof flat tires but never a problem with a wheel cracking. Most of these cars didnot have low profile tires, but my last car was an E350 and the OEM wheels andtires never had problems. I did hit something hard enough to bend one of theE350 wheels and damage the sidewall of the tire. The tire was replaced, the wheel was beatback in shape but there wasn’t a crack.
02-23-2014 | 06:31 PM
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Thanks Roswell, for your reply on the other thread.... but I found where I should posting my questions... ( New to the forums )
Spent about 2 hours going though the last year of posts.... Very informative, and some great looking vehicles !
From what I gathered, is it safe to say:
With STOCK springs ( not lowered ), a 275/30 tire IS possible on 10" wheel ( or 9.5" only ? ) WITHOUT rubbing, if you have a minimum ( only ? ) +52 offset ?
Spent about 2 hours going though the last year of posts.... Very informative, and some great looking vehicles !
From what I gathered, is it safe to say:
With STOCK springs ( not lowered ), a 275/30 tire IS possible on 10" wheel ( or 9.5" only ? ) WITHOUT rubbing, if you have a minimum ( only ? ) +52 offset ?
02-23-2014 | 07:11 PM
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No problem & welcome to the forum.
Yes, 19x9.5 or 19x10 + 52mm with 275/30/19 is perfect (no rubbing) at stock height. I think even lowered u will be fine as long as u don't pick a tire with square sidewalls.
U can also do +50mm for more flushness, but if u decide to lower later.. U will need to go down in tire size (265/30) to avoid rubbing.
Keep in mind, when we talk about rubbing, it's only on speed bumps or high speed dips. If u rarely have rear passengers, u should be fine. Occasional rubbing is sometimes a good trade-in for better looks.
Yes, 19x9.5 or 19x10 + 52mm with 275/30/19 is perfect (no rubbing) at stock height. I think even lowered u will be fine as long as u don't pick a tire with square sidewalls.
U can also do +50mm for more flushness, but if u decide to lower later.. U will need to go down in tire size (265/30) to avoid rubbing.
Keep in mind, when we talk about rubbing, it's only on speed bumps or high speed dips. If u rarely have rear passengers, u should be fine. Occasional rubbing is sometimes a good trade-in for better looks.
