18 inch aftermarket wheels
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2011 C63
18 inch aftermarket wheels
I am looking for new wheels for my 2011 C63. I would like to stick to 18's so I can run my current tires, but that limits what is available. I noticed these on the Bay and wrote to the seller in Hong Kong. He says the fronts weigh 22 pounds and the rears 23.7 pounds. Does anyone have experience with these wheels and/or seller?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/182072537955...xe=exe,ext=ext
http://www.ebay.com/itm/182072537955...xe=exe,ext=ext
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Not sure about seller, but if you are lowered, the rears might rub. The fronts are same spec as OEM.
Also -- Replica's tend to be a weaker wheel. In other words, don't be surprised if you hit a pothole and bend a wheel
Also -- Replica's tend to be a weaker wheel. In other words, don't be surprised if you hit a pothole and bend a wheel
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Thanks for the quick reply. I'm not lowered. What is the stock width and offset for 18's?
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Front are 18x8 +45 and rear are 18x9 +54.
When I consider a "flush" offset I use 10 +50 in the rear. The rears in the ad (9 +35) stick out an additional 2mm. So, it isn't much, but something to consider. And again, the fronts will be exactly like your OEM fronts, so if you want flush you'll need a spacer.
When I consider a "flush" offset I use 10 +50 in the rear. The rears in the ad (9 +35) stick out an additional 2mm. So, it isn't much, but something to consider. And again, the fronts will be exactly like your OEM fronts, so if you want flush you'll need a spacer.
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Front are 18x8 +45 and rear are 18x9 +54.
When I consider a "flush" offset I use 10 +50 in the rear. The rears in the ad (9 +35) stick out an additional 2mm. So, it isn't much, but something to consider. And again, the fronts will be exactly like your OEM fronts, so if you want flush you'll need a spacer.
When I consider a "flush" offset I use 10 +50 in the rear. The rears in the ad (9 +35) stick out an additional 2mm. So, it isn't much, but something to consider. And again, the fronts will be exactly like your OEM fronts, so if you want flush you'll need a spacer.
I'm looking at getting wheels soon as well.
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I'm still looking for a nice looking 18 for my C63. I like the cheaper prices of the 18" tires and they do ride a little better because of the slightly higher aspect ratio. So I am looking at the MRR FS01 flow forged, Sonic Tuning has a really good deal on these rims.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...ng-2016-a.html
The second is the Niche M130 cast wheel. It's quite a bit heavier than the MRR's, but half the price.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...rt-series.html
Any suggestions are welcome. And if anyone really knows the weights of the Niche M129/130, please chime in.
Last, I have a silver car, what color should I go with. I'm torn between the Gun Metal and either gloss or matte black. But there is one part of me that says I should get the Shiny Red MRR's. I think it would look great, but I'm afraid it might get old???
Thanks,
Glenn
EDIT: After taking a good look at the 18" Niche, I'm not sure the barrel will clear the front brakes. It really necks down at the back. I noticed some websites do not list the 18" NICHE when you search under 2011 C63.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...ng-2016-a.html
The second is the Niche M130 cast wheel. It's quite a bit heavier than the MRR's, but half the price.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...rt-series.html
Any suggestions are welcome. And if anyone really knows the weights of the Niche M129/130, please chime in.
Last, I have a silver car, what color should I go with. I'm torn between the Gun Metal and either gloss or matte black. But there is one part of me that says I should get the Shiny Red MRR's. I think it would look great, but I'm afraid it might get old???
Thanks,
Glenn
EDIT: After taking a good look at the 18" Niche, I'm not sure the barrel will clear the front brakes. It really necks down at the back. I noticed some websites do not list the 18" NICHE when you search under 2011 C63.
Last edited by glennhl; Jun 18, 2016 at 04:42 PM.
