Let's see all the c63's on H&R springs (or anything)
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c300 w204
Thay are reps, i did not want to get the originals coz we have lots of ditches here in the road. But before u installed i put them next to the original ones that my friend has on his c63, they are a EXACT COPY as the originals, no difference at all. The ones i have are class A. When you open thr wheel you can find the part number, made in Germany etc...
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2014 C63 507 Sedan
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You should be fine with these size even lowered, taking into consideration your forgestar are 19x10 +50 or higher.
These size will fit fine on your 507 wheels, but will rub with 10mm spacers & lowered. Keep the 255/30 if you want to add 10mm spacers.
These size will fit fine on your 507 wheels, but will rub with 10mm spacers & lowered. Keep the 255/30 if you want to add 10mm spacers.
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Great thanks Roswell!
So just to confirm:
My OEM 19" wheels came with contisport 5P tires (235/35/19 F 255/30/19 R).
I'm planning drop on H&R springs (NO 17mm pad) with 10mm spacers in the rear and 12mm spacers in the front.
Will this set up not rub? (I thought contisport might be a bit wider than your yoko, but not sure how to confirm this)
Could I go up to 15mm spacers in the front?
So just to confirm:
My OEM 19" wheels came with contisport 5P tires (235/35/19 F 255/30/19 R).
I'm planning drop on H&R springs (NO 17mm pad) with 10mm spacers in the rear and 12mm spacers in the front.
Will this set up not rub? (I thought contisport might be a bit wider than your yoko, but not sure how to confirm this)
Could I go up to 15mm spacers in the front?
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2014 C63 507 Sedan
Addendum to the previous post: I did a bit of research and it looks like the OEM contis do have more tread width than the Yokos (rear only). I assume this means they are more "square", so still questioning if I can run 10mm spacers on OEM 19" rims (rear) lowered on H&R springs w/o spring pads.
Here are the numbers from tirerack, for 255/30/19, all measured on a 9" rim.
Continental ContiSportContact 5P
Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105
Michelin Pilot Super Sport
Hankook Ventus V12 evo2
Here are the numbers from tirerack, for 255/30/19, all measured on a 9" rim.
Continental ContiSportContact 5P
- Section Width: 10.2"
- Tread Width: 9.5"
Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105
- Section Width 10.2"
- Tread Width 8.9"
Michelin Pilot Super Sport
- Section Width: 10.2"
- Tread Width: 10"
Hankook Ventus V12 evo2
- Section Width: 10.2"
- Tread Width: 9"
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Resurrecting this very informative thread.
It seems like the general consensus is to switch the 13mm rear spring pad to the 17mm spring pad to make the rear drop even with the front. But what if we leave the rear spring and pad OEM, and just drop the front with H&R springs? Will this upset the balance tremendously?
Just wanted to throw it out there since my last C63 had KW V3, but I'm contemplating if H&R springs will suffice on the 507 street car.
It seems like the general consensus is to switch the 13mm rear spring pad to the 17mm spring pad to make the rear drop even with the front. But what if we leave the rear spring and pad OEM, and just drop the front with H&R springs? Will this upset the balance tremendously?
Just wanted to throw it out there since my last C63 had KW V3, but I'm contemplating if H&R springs will suffice on the 507 street car.
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Great thanks Roswell!
So just to confirm:
My OEM 19" wheels came with contisport 5P tires (235/35/19 F 255/30/19 R).
I'm planning drop on H&R springs (NO 17mm pad) with 10mm spacers in the rear and 12mm spacers in the front.
Will this set up not rub? (I thought contisport might be a bit wider than your yoko, but not sure how to confirm this)
Could I go up to 15mm spacers in the front?
So just to confirm:
My OEM 19" wheels came with contisport 5P tires (235/35/19 F 255/30/19 R).
I'm planning drop on H&R springs (NO 17mm pad) with 10mm spacers in the rear and 12mm spacers in the front.
Will this set up not rub? (I thought contisport might be a bit wider than your yoko, but not sure how to confirm this)
Could I go up to 15mm spacers in the front?
Well yes u will be ok with this set up with 12mm front. 15mm is also doable depending on the tire brand as u stated, but contis should clear.
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Resurrecting this very informative thread.
It seems like the general consensus is to switch the 13mm rear spring pad to the 17mm spring pad to make the rear drop even with the front. But what if we leave the rear spring and pad OEM, and just drop the front with H&R springs? Will this upset the balance tremendously?
Just wanted to throw it out there since my last C63 had KW V3, but I'm contemplating if H&R springs will suffice on the 507 street car.
It seems like the general consensus is to switch the 13mm rear spring pad to the 17mm spring pad to make the rear drop even with the front. But what if we leave the rear spring and pad OEM, and just drop the front with H&R springs? Will this upset the balance tremendously?
Just wanted to throw it out there since my last C63 had KW V3, but I'm contemplating if H&R springs will suffice on the 507 street car.
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As for pics, here is one shortly after I installed H&R springs (they've settled a bit more since). Left the stock rear spring pads in place (13mm):
I ended up getting annoyed by the sagging rear, so installed 17mm rear spring pads a month or so later. IMO, definitely more balanced with the 17mm pads (though not super obvious in the pics). Pic:
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You're right Roswell, not a good idea. We're just at the beginning of winter, and looking at these awesome stance pics, make me long for spring already.
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Hard to tell from this angle, u should take a pic face on to show the flushness.. I bet it looks sick in person! I'm glad u were able to fit 265/30 with 10mm spacers w/o rubbing. Report back after driving at high speed over dips, u might have a slight rub on the passenger rear.. But the 17mm will help minimize that slight rub. Good job!!
Thanks Roswell, I ended up going with PSS - 265/30/19 rear, 235/35/19 front on OEM 19" wheels. I left the wheel spacers in place and have had no rubbing so far. 10mm rear, 12mm front.
As for pics, here is one shortly after I installed H&R springs (they've settled a bit more since). Left the stock rear spring pads in place (13mm):
I ended up getting annoyed by the sagging rear, so installed 17mm rear spring pads a month or so later. IMO, definitely more balanced with the 17mm pads (though not super obvious in the pics). Pic:
As for pics, here is one shortly after I installed H&R springs (they've settled a bit more since). Left the stock rear spring pads in place (13mm):
I ended up getting annoyed by the sagging rear, so installed 17mm rear spring pads a month or so later. IMO, definitely more balanced with the 17mm pads (though not super obvious in the pics). Pic:
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Hard to tell from this angle, u should take a pic face on to show the flushness.. I bet it looks sick in person! I'm glad u were able to fit 265/30 with 10mm spacers w/o rubbing. Report back after driving at high speed over dips, u might have a slight rub on the passenger rear.. But the 17mm will help minimize that slight rub. Good job!!
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13' C63 AMG P31
I was thinking of going 12mm in front and 10mm in the back. Is there anything else that I need (pads, ect.)? I want to keep it simple, just lower the car a little and try and get the front and even lowered semi-equally without spending too much.
Thanks!
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H&R only offer springs in one height choice for the C63 and that is a drop of 20mm = .75" front and rear. To achieve a more level look some people replace the 13mm upper spring pad in the rear with a OEM 17mm pad from the dealer.
Your spacer choices sound good for stock wheels with stock tire sizes.
Your spacer choices sound good for stock wheels with stock tire sizes.
