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Old 04-14-2008, 10:48 AM
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W209 19" Wheels would I need spacers?

I have a 04 CLK 320 (not lowered) and I'm going to put MRR GT1 19x8.5" front and 19x9.5" rear with 225/35/19 and 265/30/19. Do you think I would need any spacers?
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Its the offsets that determine if you will nees spacers or not.
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The offset is ET38 Front ET45 Rear
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The offset is ET38 Front ET45 Rear
Don't get the wheels if you're going to need spacers. Get wheels that were really made for your car. It'll ride nicer.
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The offset is 35/35 previous numbers are wrong. The wheel are purchased already just wanted to know if I would need spacers?
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I am currently running et 35 and they fit fine but you might need a spacer in the rear if you want a more aggressive look. Good luck and if you have the proper spacers there shouldn't be any problems.
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I am currently running et 35 and they fit fine but you might need a spacer in the rear if you want a more aggressive look. Good luck and if you have the proper spacers there shouldn't be any problems.
Are you lowered or stock?
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A lil lowered..thinner spring pads and cut OEM springs..if you've already got them your best bet is to install them.
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I ordered H&R springs so its going to lower it, hopefully it looks nice.
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Originally Posted by dynomite05
I ordered H&R springs so its going to lower it, hopefully it looks nice.
where did you order the H&R springs and how much? thanks
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where did you order the H&R springs and how much? thanks
From (tirerack.com). $250 with shipping

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35 is perfect offset with H&R Sport Kit. I have this and it looks amazing! 45 offset will not work, there will not be any clearance anywhere with this size. You cannot even stick your hand in the wheel well anymore. Make sure you also upgrade your shocks + sway bars or the car will ride like hot dog stand. The stock springs are a joke and the shocks are tuned for the stock spring.
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35 is perfect offset with H&R Sport Kit. I have this and it looks amazing! 45 offset will not work, there will not be any clearance anywhere with this size. You cannot even stick your hand in the wheel well anymore. Make sure you also upgrade your shocks + sway bars or the car will ride like hot dog stand. The stock springs are a joke and the shocks are tuned for the stock spring.

So the sway bars also need to be replaced?
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Sway bar

I have this setup and didn't replace the sway bars or the shocks. The car leans ugly on turns... The body roll almost equals to the stock setup. I would recommend at least changing the rear sway bar... I am definately doing this on my car. Of course when you are doing to springs / shocks sway bars can be replaces with no additional overhead.

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