19" rims fitment
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19" rims fitment
I just converted last week from Japanese to German (Prelude Type S -> CLK320) and I'm very happy with this move!!
My first planned upgrade deals with changing my nasty stock 16" alloys. Is it taboo to stick Japanese rims on my CLK? I have a set of 19" Racing hart C-5 3-piece rims in my possession, but the lug pattern is different (5 by 114.3mm). My question is...how well can CLK hold 19s (8.5" front and 9.5" rear) ? Also, is it advisable to use wheel adapters to fit my C-5s? If so, where and how can I get a hold of such adapters? Which lowering springs should i consider with 19s? I just want to get rid of the wheel gap a little and not go too crazy.
My first planned upgrade deals with changing my nasty stock 16" alloys. Is it taboo to stick Japanese rims on my CLK? I have a set of 19" Racing hart C-5 3-piece rims in my possession, but the lug pattern is different (5 by 114.3mm). My question is...how well can CLK hold 19s (8.5" front and 9.5" rear) ? Also, is it advisable to use wheel adapters to fit my C-5s? If so, where and how can I get a hold of such adapters? Which lowering springs should i consider with 19s? I just want to get rid of the wheel gap a little and not go too crazy.
Last edited by CLKqueen; Feb 26, 2002 at 11:54 AM.
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From: Jax ,FL
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19x8.5 and 9.5 will fit as for springs your best bet is to go with lorinser or barbus, but eibach does make a good set of springs for clk and they are alot cheaper. Check with dazzmotorsport or wheelpower to see if they make a adapter for your c-5's but I would recomend a wheel made for mercedes because adapters are never that good. There are some nice deals on wheels in the classifieds of mbworld. Good luck!
P.S. I have 19x8.5 and 9.5 rears lowenhart LD1's on mine with lorinser springs and the rear fit is tight but it works.
P.S. I have 19x8.5 and 9.5 rears lowenhart LD1's on mine with lorinser springs and the rear fit is tight but it works.
what tire size should i go with?
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CLKqueen its not taboo to stick jap rims on the benz :)
i have SSR MINERVA (jap wheels) 19x8.5 19x9.5 w/ 245/35 & 265/30 tires...!!!!! 3 piece wheels and lighter almost all other 19z that fit a benz..!!!
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There isn't enough difference in the backspacing to run an adapter. You prob be better off getting wheels drilled 5:112 already.
235/35/19 and 265/30/19 is the correct fitment on that car. As long as the offset is higher than 31 you should not need any mods to the fenders.
235/35/19 and 265/30/19 is the correct fitment on that car. As long as the offset is higher than 31 you should not need any mods to the fenders.
