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I see many of you have 19" wheels with some nice offsets.
Im thinking to out 20" wheels. Would these offsets and tire size work without rubbing:
Front: 20x9 Offset: 39 Tires: 245/30/20
Rear: 20x10 Offset: 51 Tires: 285/25/20
2012 C63;1971 280SE 3.5(Sold);2023 EQS 450 SUV 4 Matic (Wife's)
I am not sure of the ET of the wheels but if you search the following members they run 285/25/20 or 275/25/20.
C63 20x10 285/25/20
Jae Duk 20x10 et 51 runs 275/25/20 not sure if he ever ran 285s
AMG-010 20x9.5 runs 285/25/20
KevinSE 20x10 runs 285/25/20 with H&R Springs on HRE M40
jakio 20x10 et51 runs 275/25/20 with H&R Springs 0n HRE 40 (285 rubbed with 2 adults in back OK with wife & small kids)
20 x 9 ET 39 offset with a 245 tire will rub in the front. Ideally you want an 8.5 width wheel in the front with an offset of no less than 35 with a 235 section width tire.
The rear 20 x 10 with an ET 51 offset will work with a 275 width tire.
This taken into consideration a modest drop (IE: Eibach / H&R springs)
20 x 9 ET 39 offset with a 245 tire will rub in the front. Ideally you want an 8.5 width wheel in the front with an offset of no less than 35 with a 235 section width tire.
The rear 20 x 10 with an ET 51 offset will work with a 275 width tire.
This taken into consideration a modest drop (IE: Eibach / H&R springs)
Thanks for answers Kriston.
I already have the wheels.
So you suggest
20x8,5 ET40 : 2353020 ?
&
20x10,0 ET45 : 2752520 ? www.willtheyfit.com
OEM rear 2553019
New size 2752520
Last edited by C63Estate; Nov 6, 2014 at 01:54 PM.
The setup will be extremely flushed. You may still rub in the back (depending if you are lowered or not) and tire sidewall profile.
The front should work, but again you will be extremely close to the fenders. Not a bad thing in my books, but just something to be cautious of.
Originally Posted by C63Estate
Thanks for answers Kriston.
I already have the wheels.
So you suggest
20x8,5 ET40 : 2353020 ?
&
20x10,0 ET45 : 2752520 ? www.willtheyfit.com
OEM rear 2553019
New size 2752520
I have 19 x 8.5 ET 30 upfront and require a 225 section width tire to make it work.
In the rear I have a 19 x 9.5 ET 44 and can squeeze a 265 Wide tire in the rear, but do rub occasionally.
I am lowered on H&R Coil Overs.
If you move upto a 9 inch wide wheel in the front with an ET 39 offset, your effective difference from my setup is ET 27, coupled with a 245 tire you are asking for trouble.
Take a look at my post below to show you how close my offsets are. They are as aggressive as you can make it on the stock body C63's (coupe or sedan) without doing fender modifications / running camber or going with extremely stretched tires.
I have 19 x 8.5 ET 30 upfront and require a 225 section width tire to make it work.
In the rear I have a 19 x 9.5 ET 44 and can squeeze a 265 Wide tire in the rear, but do rub occasionally.
I am lowered on H&R Coil Overs.
If you move upto a 9 inch wide wheel in the front with an ET 39 offset, your effective difference from my setup is ET 27, coupled with a 245 tire you are asking for trouble.
Take a look at my post below to show you how close my offsets are. They are as aggressive as you can make it on the stock body C63's (coupe or sedan) without doing fender modifications / running camber or going with extremely stretched tires.
but how do you get that deep shine? I have the same colour but don't get the same depth as your car...I know you love detailing... any advise on products or techniques? Thanks
Thanks so much, I keep it simple. I use the full line from Autoglym. Crappy tire sells the stuff. I like to stick with it, as its easily obtainable and you can score some great deals on the product when they go on sale.
The pics in that post were taken after a 2 bucket method hand wash / Clay bar / High Def Wax (i use the regular hard wax, Just feel more comfortable working with it) and I take my time with the polisher (porter cable)
Theres really nothing to it, just some Time and love.
Originally Posted by rickclass
Kriston:
but how do you get that deep shine? I have the same colour but don't get the same depth as your car...I know you love detailing... any advise on products or techniques? Thanks
Thanks so much, I keep it simple. I use the full line from Autoglym. Crappy tire sells the stuff. I like to stick with it, as its easily obtainable and you can score some great deals on the product when they go on sale.
The pics in that post were taken after a 2 bucket method hand wash / Clay bar / High Def Wax (i use the regular hard wax, Just feel more comfortable working with it) and I take my time with the polisher (porter cable)
Theres really nothing to it, just some Time and love.
Awesome...I've eyeballed that autoglym a few times...but always stuck with McGuire's, as the reviews were good, didn't really see any reviews on the autoglym...I be sure to try it now...Thanks.
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but how do you get that deep shine? I have the same colour but don't get the same depth as your car...I know you love detailing... any advise on products or techniques? Thanks
