dmighty

Looking for some advice from the experts

I'm a fairly new owner of a arctic white w212 Sports package and looking for a set or rims and tires. First I need to determine size. My Chrysler 300C I lowered and had 22s on them but the ride was harsh. Trying to avoid that with this setup. I'm currently on stock suspensions with 18s and rides so smooth
Reading various threads, 20s are they way to go but how much of the comfort will I sacrifice?

The black machine finish, does that have any pop to it like a chrome finish?

Thanks in advance

dmighty

bump... just looking for some advice
Thanks

neverlose

if ride quality is important you should go with 19s. theres about 2 posts a day pertaining to size, offset, and tire size so just do a check. If memory serves me right the following is the consensus for the best look.

245/35/19 x 8.5 et45
275/30/19 x 9.5 et45

Your car wouldn't happen to be a 4matic would it?

E350rulz

Why should 4matic matter? I asked my parts / service dept and they said staggered is fine as long as you stay within/similar to E63 sizes/offsets. Afterall it's staggered!.

Tjdehya

Yep, 20's on the E will be just about as harsh as 22's on your 300C. But 20's are better for aesthetics than 19's IMO. If you want the looks then go with 20's, if you want comfort then stay with 18's, or go with 19's for somewhere in the middle.
Also if you are going staggered then go staggered. 9" in the front and 10-11" wide wheels in the back.
Good luck

Correct just make sure that they are within .2 difference. (That is not written anywhere but Mercedes has never sold a car with a larger diameter difference on a 4matic).

dmighty

Thanks for the response. I'm thinking 19s after reading thru a number of post.
I don't have a 4matic 350 and do want staggered. Based on the suggestion of 9" in the front 10.5 in the back, is this right

245/35/19 x 9 et45
275/30/19 x 10.5 et45

Thanks again

dmighty

Wouldn't these rims fit? When I check the compatibility it saying otherwise.
Want them staggered though

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vossen-VVS084-Black-Machined-19-5x112-Wheels-Clearance-Sale-/290931435807?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Wheels&hash=item43bcdd691f&vxp=mtr

bigigg

245/35/19 x9 40et(flush with fender)

285/30/19 x10.5 45et(285 tire is less stretched)

rjej84

Funny, I just spoke to my parts people where I bought my '14 350 4matic and he said definitely not to go staggered with 4matic. I said specifically "what about the e63 4matic?" He said they're engineered completely different.

Tjdehya

If you are going with Vossens then call them directly and ask what wheels they have for your car. They are very helpful. You can buy the wheels anywhere but calling them will take the guessing game out of it because they know what size wheels and offsets will look good on your car.

bigigg

As long as the over all diameter is the same then it wont be a problem.

E350rulz

yea as far as I know 4MATIC E63 is just a 30/70 torque split F/R for more rear biased vs E350/550 which is 45/55 (more balanced)... from what I've read.

badbenzz

I just put 19's on mine and the car rides just like the 18's it came with.

dmighty

THank you.. will do just that

good to know.. thoughts on 20s?

dmighty

those rims with this car? don't want the full chrome. would like black on chrome look/finish. I think it would go well with the car



Also picked up black side markers (hockey sticks) and this grill
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271248067406...84.m1439.l2649

same type of finish is what I want on the rims.

Yosheego

I have 19" and what i did was ran it a bit narrower to show more of the rim/rear concave (not much). Had tons of people thinking it was 20's.
Front 19x8.5 (et35) 235/35/19
Rear 19x9.5 (et35) 265/30/19

I'm running Michelin's PS2 (bulkier tires)

I have a buddy running same spec but with Nexen tires @ 245/35/19 & 275/30/19 and his tires looks narrower then mine.

ps: just realized...the type of rims has a lot to do it with it too. Some 20's straight up looks 18" because of the lips, tires specs, not lowered...(I'm running CLS63 AMG specs)

dmighty

The specs your buddy runs are exactly what I was going to get...
245/35/19
275/30/19
I do like your idea.. i could only find the rims in 42/48 so going to run spacers to get them at 32/38 (i think lol). Wonder how that would look with your tire suggestion? i know i have seen your car within another thread, you happen to have a side angle shot?

EDIT: i found the pics.. they do appear larger.. How is the ride quality compared to stock?

Yosheego

Here is a photo i took yesterday actually on my phone. But you can see, it appears a bit bigger because of my narrower tires IMO.



From my stock 18" to the 19", being lowered, It does ride a bit rougher, but still maintains the MB smooth ride. But I do have factory Air Suspension though, keep that in mind. With a push of a button, It will float and I think the airs rides a lot smoother then the stocks e350 suspensions even on my hard sport setting.

I think it would look silly if you had narrow tires and not lowered. Most people would get fatter tires to fill in the gap. I thought about going 225/35/19 and 255/30/19 but afraid it might destroy my rear aggressive stance because of the narrower tires. But..I can always push it out 5mm with spacers, to make it up.