Offset Question
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Offset Question
Hi,
I have been told that E class coupe and C class W204 share the same offset size. Can anyone please confirm that? If not, can I add any spacer to get the flush look.?? The rim size is 20" with 245/30/20 on 8.5 front and 285/25/20 on 10.5 rear.
Thank you.
I have been told that E class coupe and C class W204 share the same offset size. Can anyone please confirm that? If not, can I add any spacer to get the flush look.?? The rim size is 20" with 245/30/20 on 8.5 front and 285/25/20 on 10.5 rear.
Thank you.
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While E coupe does have relatively high offsets, C class (except C63) has even higher offsets.
For the wheels and tires sizes you provided, to get flush firment on an E coupe offsets should be around et35 front and around et50 for rear. But 245/30-20 tire on 8.5" wide et35 wheel and 285/25-20 tire on 10.5" wide et50 wheel will stick out way passed fenders on any non-AMG C-class. As a matter of fact, I'm 100% possitive those tires will rub on C, while they will fit E coupe just fine.
For the wheels and tires sizes you provided, to get flush firment on an E coupe offsets should be around et35 front and around et50 for rear. But 245/30-20 tire on 8.5" wide et35 wheel and 285/25-20 tire on 10.5" wide et50 wheel will stick out way passed fenders on any non-AMG C-class. As a matter of fact, I'm 100% possitive those tires will rub on C, while they will fit E coupe just fine.
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While E coupe does have relatively high offsets, C class (except C63) has even higher offsets.
For the wheels and tires sizes you provided, to get flush firment on an E coupe offsets should be around et35 front and around et50 for rear. But 245/30-20 tire on 8.5" wide et35 wheel and 285/25-20 tire on 10.5" wide et50 wheel will stick out way passed fenders on any non-AMG C-class. As a matter of fact, I'm 100% possitive those tires will rub on C, while they will fit E coupe just fine.
For the wheels and tires sizes you provided, to get flush firment on an E coupe offsets should be around et35 front and around et50 for rear. But 245/30-20 tire on 8.5" wide et35 wheel and 285/25-20 tire on 10.5" wide et50 wheel will stick out way passed fenders on any non-AMG C-class. As a matter of fact, I'm 100% possitive those tires will rub on C, while they will fit E coupe just fine.
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In order to answer your question, the wheels' offsets are needed to be known. If you'll let me know what they are, I'll be able to tell you what's needed for a flush look on E coupe.
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Yes they would (front: flush, rear: flush and then some).
Also FYI: 5mm spacers can not be used on an E coupe. Since hub's lip is only 7-8mm, the 2-3mm left (after installing 5mm spacer) is not enough to properly seat a wheel on (in other words wheel's weight would be supported by bolts instead of the hub's lip).
I'm even more surprised than before that these wheels (with such relatively low for C class offsets, as specified) mounted with those wide tires would fit a C class regardless of what was done to fenders. But I'm not expert on C fitments and more to the topic - wheels will fit flush on E coupe.
Also FYI: 5mm spacers can not be used on an E coupe. Since hub's lip is only 7-8mm, the 2-3mm left (after installing 5mm spacer) is not enough to properly seat a wheel on (in other words wheel's weight would be supported by bolts instead of the hub's lip).
I'm even more surprised than before that these wheels (with such relatively low for C class offsets, as specified) mounted with those wide tires would fit a C class regardless of what was done to fenders. But I'm not expert on C fitments and more to the topic - wheels will fit flush on E coupe.
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Yes they would (front: flush, rear: flush and then some).
Also FYI: 5mm spacers can not be used on an E coupe. Since hub's lip is only 7-8mm, the 2-3mm left (after installing 5mm spacer) is not enough to properly seat a wheel on (in other words wheel's weight would be supported by bolts instead of the hub's lip).
I'm even more surprised than before that these wheels (with such relatively low for C class offsets, as specified) mounted with those wide tires would fit a C class regardless of what was done to fenders. But I'm not expert on C fitments and more to the topic - wheels will fit flush on E coupe.
Also FYI: 5mm spacers can not be used on an E coupe. Since hub's lip is only 7-8mm, the 2-3mm left (after installing 5mm spacer) is not enough to properly seat a wheel on (in other words wheel's weight would be supported by bolts instead of the hub's lip).
I'm even more surprised than before that these wheels (with such relatively low for C class offsets, as specified) mounted with those wide tires would fit a C class regardless of what was done to fenders. But I'm not expert on C fitments and more to the topic - wheels will fit flush on E coupe.
It was a great knowledge about the E coupe. On my C class, I rolled the fenders since it was rubbing with those wide tires at first and I didn't want to switch them again. It will do fine without rubbing if you go 235/35/20 fr and 275/30/20 rear. Me and the one other member on the C forum were the only ones who went with 245s and 285s with no big issue (except for rolling/trimming the fenders) as far as I know. I checked the AMG W204 forum and yes the C and C AMG share the same offsets.Again, thank you so much.
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I have successfully used a 10mm spacer by H&R with longer bolts and did not experience any issues.
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funny how you wouldnt suggest using 5mm coz the hub lip is 7-8mm. then follow it up but saying you used 10mm.
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The H&R 10mm spacers have the proper sized lip built in so they are safe. Perhaps you need to do some research. 5mm spacers, even the hub centric ones, do not have a lip....see three MB's earlier post.
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