sheffield clk

Hi,
I am sure that this will have been asked before but I couldn't find an answer using the site search.

I have a 99 clk 230 that is on 16" wheels

I am thinking of upgrading to 18" wheels and was wondering of there would be any problems.
I am looking at fitting 18x8.5 with 225 40 18 tyres on the front and 18x9.5 with 255 35 18 wheels on the back.
I have been told that they should fit by the shop but wanted to check first.

Also would I still be able to fit lower suspenion with these fitted.
Cheers for any help.

ronald7410

Lower your car first then see if it fits

rrich49132

Are you putting on other mercedes rims on this car as I have been trying to figure out if the later model rims will fit on my w208 and have not found it out yet. Would sure hate to buy a nice set and find out they wont fit.

A1EK

The tyres you have will fit no problem!, you just need to check your offset, the distance that the hub of your wheel sits on the car.
For me I have the same tyres as you, I have also lowered my car on Eibachs with minimal pads and dont get any rubbing. I have added rear 18mm spacers to the rear to keep the look tight.!
The largest tyres I have had that fitted were 265 x 40 x 18" on the rears, but I got rid of them as they looked too big and I prefer the little stretch you get with the 255. I have also just gone wider on the front to 235 x 40 x 18".

Good Luck.

sheffield clk

to answer rrich49123. no i have been looking at some wolfrace alloys.

thanks to A1Ek for the info. Out of intreset have the wheels and lowered suspesion made much difference to the handling?

A1EK

handeling is tighter and yet the ride is much the same, thanks to the progressive Eibach coils

sheffield clk

cheers for the advice.
new wheels orded today.

rrich49132

where did you order from and what kind did you get?

mint

Not to hijack this thread but it's a pretty easy question I thought someone could answer:

I've scoured the internet for weights on the CLK 320 wheels (style 65245) and can't find any...anybody know weights per wheel? 16x7, if that helps.

sheffield clk

these are the ones i have bought, but in silver.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/18-BLACK-SHARK...item1c0f95fff6

A1EK

Nice Work !!! a great choice.... But let me give you one piece of advice about you nice new shoes for your car. LACQUER!! Trust me the finish on your wheels is performed by a machine and if you look closely you will see tiny grooves where the machine has cut the alluminium very finely giving it its luster and polish rim. I have this on mine, and after 12 months because of the harsh salt on the road, the lacquer started to get marked and flake. I then had to use a lot of elbow grease to polish up the rims again, and then I sealed with a good few coats of clear paint laquer spray from Halfords.

Second choice is to use copius amounts of polish and wax to seal againts the elements !

Good luck

sheffield clk

Thanks for the advice, I will look at giving them a couple of extra coats of laquer before I fit them.

Pancho

Ordered Tire/Rims from Tirerack, Order Date: 10/28/08
4 18x8 ASA JH9 BDC In Stock $159.00 $636.00
4 235/40ZR-18 Goodyear Eagle GT XL $134.00 $536.00
Shipping: $123.85
Order Total Including Shipping: $1,295.85

I have the same size tires on all 4 corners, which means stepped up a bit up front, and down a bit in rear. Used a snipper to trim about 1/4 inch from a plastic vent/louver inside the front fender well. Problem solved and don't have to mess with two different tire sizes--it isn't a Ferrari.

gurpsingh

18's will fit. Got 225/40/18 front & 245/40/18's on the back.

Looks cool but I think it needs a drop.

ahhhhhh $1200 for 4 rims & tyres.. If only...
We get ripped off here in the UK!!