Spacer Fitment
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Spacer Fitment
I am new here but one thing I must change on my car is the wheel/tire stance. I have a 2013 C63 coupe with stock 18 inch AMG wheels and 235/255 set up, I am planning on getting rims in about a year or so but until then I'd like to put on some spacers, and I was wondering if anyone knows the widest front/rear combo I can run without rubbing is. Thank you in advance!!
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I am new here but one thing I must change on my car is the wheel/tire stance. I have a 2013 C63 coupe with stock 18 inch AMG wheels and 235/255 set up, I am planning on getting rims in about a year or so but until then I'd like to put on some spacers, and I was wondering if anyone knows the widest front/rear combo I can run without rubbing is. Thank you in advance!!
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Zeph, why not? I've been running spacers & no problem at all. It improves the look of the OEM wheels x100 times better.
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My limited experience with spacers is that when you place a spacer and new wheel on, the spacer sort of "shapes" to that new wheel and both develop "groves" for one another. Like a cork sandal fitting to a specific foot...switching spacers and wheels will lead to vibration issues and fitment issues in the future...
I have nothing against spacers, just recommending the OP pair the new spacer to the new wheel...
I think we all provide our advice to one another because as members we care about one another's well being, but some advice may be too cautious...please let me know if my insight is a bit extreme and that there are no concerns...
I have nothing against spacers, just recommending the OP pair the new spacer to the new wheel...
I think we all provide our advice to one another because as members we care about one another's well being, but some advice may be too cautious...please let me know if my insight is a bit extreme and that there are no concerns...
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Very good point bro! But i think OP wants to use spacers on his stock wheels only til he buys aftermarket wheels with a better offset. Well, I think that's what he meant. Lol
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Zeph is making a good point. Good thing spacers aren't too expensive. Wheels are one of the most expensive mods to a car anyway. I would recommend getting new spacers for each new set of wheels. What zeph said is logical.
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My limited experience with spacers is that when you place a spacer and new wheel on, the spacer sort of "shapes" to that new wheel and both develop "groves" for one another. Like a cork sandal fitting to a specific foot...switching spacers and wheels will lead to vibration issues and fitment issues in the future...
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Front: Bridgestone RE760 235/40-18
Rear: Bridgestone RE760 265/35-18
14mm F/R with H&R springs. Fronts slightly rub only on dips at speed. Can't get them to rub cornering.
Rear: Bridgestone RE760 265/35-18
14mm F/R with H&R springs. Fronts slightly rub only on dips at speed. Can't get them to rub cornering.
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Spacers would be a nice modification if you are looking to go a little bit wider without modifying the wheels/tires just yet. However, I would be careful on what brand spacer to use. Do not buy any universal spacers that is for sure! Any brand of quality, and you should be set. Be sure to check the torque levels of the lug bolts often.
Post up some pictures if you do end up getting the spacers, would love to see them on your car
Post up some pictures if you do end up getting the spacers, would love to see them on your car
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That really depends how bad it is. You could buckle a fender if it rubs during turn in on a hard corner if it catches a tread block.
Whit I posted is very minor. Just enough to make a whitness mark. Over time it may rub the paint off but the front fenders are aluminum so it doesn't bother me.
Whit I posted is very minor. Just enough to make a whitness mark. Over time it may rub the paint off but the front fenders are aluminum so it doesn't bother me.
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Holy cow, I didn't think 14mm would work in the back with 265s. Good to know. I'll prob go with 10mm rear, though. I was gonna do 5mm rear with 265, but figured that's like putting nothing in there. Lol.
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EDIT: I was curious. Below are the important numbers for the 265.
Section Width: 10.7"
Tread Width: 9.5"
OD: 25.3"
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That really depends how bad it is. You could buckle a fender if it rubs during turn in on a hard corner if it catches a tread block.
Whit I posted is very minor. Just enough to make a whitness mark. Over time it may rub the paint off but the front fenders are aluminum so it doesn't bother me.
Whit I posted is very minor. Just enough to make a whitness mark. Over time it may rub the paint off but the front fenders are aluminum so it doesn't bother me.
I'll just stick to 10mm to be safe. Comes in tomorrow! Install on Thursday! awww yeaaaaa.edit. fml I reread the post and said you rubbed on in the fronts on springs at 14mm. I have 15mm on the way lol!!!! good game khmergod, good game.
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i see. i was gonna get PSS', but those are 10.1 tread width, which is another .3 inch per side. how do you like the 760's?
