44mm offset what size spacers
03-04-2004, 09:20 PM
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44mm offset what size spacers
I have an '01 CLK430 (W208). I just got wheels in 19x8.5 (all 4). The offset is 44mm.
Will theses wheels bolt directly on or will I need to buy spacers? If so, what size spacers should I buy? Would 10mm in the front and 15mm in the back be sufficient? Should I or could I go with larger spacers? Maybe 20mm in the rear? Are H&R spacers the best? Does Ben from Evosport sell these? Any idea what price?
Also, these wheels came with 245/35/19 tires. Will these fit or do I need to change the front to 235/35/19? Could I get the front tires (245/35/19) and wheels to fit using a certain size spacer?
You guys have been awsome when it comes to recommendations in the past, thanks! Any information is greatly appreciated.
I'll post pics once I get them on!
Will theses wheels bolt directly on or will I need to buy spacers? If so, what size spacers should I buy? Would 10mm in the front and 15mm in the back be sufficient? Should I or could I go with larger spacers? Maybe 20mm in the rear? Are H&R spacers the best? Does Ben from Evosport sell these? Any idea what price?
Also, these wheels came with 245/35/19 tires. Will these fit or do I need to change the front to 235/35/19? Could I get the front tires (245/35/19) and wheels to fit using a certain size spacer?
You guys have been awsome when it comes to recommendations in the past, thanks! Any information is greatly appreciated.
I'll post pics once I get them on!
03-04-2004, 09:27 PM
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the offset for the w208 is ET 35, so optimally you should go with 9mm spacers front and back. If you can't find a 9, then try the 10mm ones. Some members run 245 sized tires in the front, but most people use 235 front and 265 rear.
03-04-2004, 10:25 PM
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Thanks clkal.
I'll probably go with the 10mm spacers. Should I use 10mm on the front and the back or can I go 15mm or 20mm on the rear to get more of a staggered effect?
Are H&R spacers the best? Who has the best prices, evosport?
I'll probably go with the 10mm spacers. Should I use 10mm on the front and the back or can I go 15mm or 20mm on the rear to get more of a staggered effect?
Are H&R spacers the best? Who has the best prices, evosport?
03-05-2004, 01:05 AM
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I have 19x8.5 up front, +44 offset & 19x9.5 in rear with +46 offset.
I run a 10mm spacer in both the front & rear. I've seen some people use as much as a 12mm spacer for wheels of such specifications, but they will increase the likelihood of contact/rubbing on the fenders.... especially if you lower your car...
if you don't lower it much, you should be fine with either a 10 or 12...
just keep in mind, with a 12mm spacer, that means you'll need even longer bolts, and shorter bolts=safer... so stick with 10mm spacers...
I run a 10mm spacer in both the front & rear. I've seen some people use as much as a 12mm spacer for wheels of such specifications, but they will increase the likelihood of contact/rubbing on the fenders.... especially if you lower your car...
if you don't lower it much, you should be fine with either a 10 or 12...
just keep in mind, with a 12mm spacer, that means you'll need even longer bolts, and shorter bolts=safer... so stick with 10mm spacers...
03-05-2004, 01:06 AM
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oh yeah, yes, get H&R spacers... you could get other brands too, but H&R are the most readily available...
whatever you choose, just make sure they are hubcentric spacers
whatever you choose, just make sure they are hubcentric spacers
03-05-2004, 08:15 PM
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mmgrad and clkal,
thanks to both of you. I am definitely going with the 10mm spacers for the front. I might go with the 15mm spacers for the rear since I only have a 19x8.5 wheel instead of the 19x9.5 like mmgrad has.
MMgrad, what size tires do you use?
thanks to both of you. I am definitely going with the 10mm spacers for the front. I might go with the 15mm spacers for the rear since I only have a 19x8.5 wheel instead of the 19x9.5 like mmgrad has.
MMgrad, what size tires do you use?
03-05-2004, 10:30 PM
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Originally posted by waterford5301
mmgrad and clkal,
thanks to both of you. I am definitely going with the 10mm spacers for the front. I might go with the 15mm spacers for the rear since I only have a 19x8.5 wheel instead of the 19x9.5 like mmgrad has.
MMgrad, what size tires do you use?
mmgrad and clkal,
thanks to both of you. I am definitely going with the 10mm spacers for the front. I might go with the 15mm spacers for the rear since I only have a 19x8.5 wheel instead of the 19x9.5 like mmgrad has.
MMgrad, what size tires do you use?
