E43 aftermarket wheels
#26
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I totally agree with you. I took it to a shop to have it done this time. I usually do it myself but I am not familiar with this car. I used to have a CTS-V and it was very easy to adjust the suspension. Today I will be under the car looking to see what's what. Is there a link/thread/ video of lowering these cars? I have a feeling they didn't loosen all the necessary bolts and it may still just have tension built up.
Last edited by dayjob3; 06-07-2018 at 09:46 AM.
#28
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There is no way tension alone could push it that high, it must be the spring, check with the supplier, I know that H&R provides two different sets, one for vehicles with lighter front axle load, this spring is usually chosen if you want to go a bit lower.
As you said, rear looks good, front need to come down at least an inch.
As you said, rear looks good, front need to come down at least an inch.
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I have been looking OEM 19” e43 wheels with the black paint and machine finish.
im in So Cal.
If the set are clean and tires under 5k. Ill offer up to $1800
i have been searching for about 6 mos.. not in a hurry but will take the wheels off somebody that is upgrading. Ebay prices are much higher and they dont sell.
Also looking for cls550 multi spoke wheels from 2016 and newer.
My wagon has the night 18 package and i went with 5mm fronts and 12 mm rears on stock rims. The look Improved.
send me pm
im in So Cal.
If the set are clean and tires under 5k. Ill offer up to $1800
i have been searching for about 6 mos.. not in a hurry but will take the wheels off somebody that is upgrading. Ebay prices are much higher and they dont sell.
Also looking for cls550 multi spoke wheels from 2016 and newer.
My wagon has the night 18 package and i went with 5mm fronts and 12 mm rears on stock rims. The look Improved.
send me pm
#33
Junior Member
1). Positive. You would think it drives horrible. However, my stock 18 inch runflats felt like i was driving with rocks. Now, the ride is actually softer and more comfortable.
2). Negative. The car obviously handled much better with the stock wheels AFTER lowering. It handled like crap with the stock wheels BEFORE lowering. It still handles good now but i can feel the weight difference vs stock wheels.
Conclusion, it feels much better than stock.
2). Negative. The car obviously handled much better with the stock wheels AFTER lowering. It handled like crap with the stock wheels BEFORE lowering. It still handles good now but i can feel the weight difference vs stock wheels.
Conclusion, it feels much better than stock.
#35
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Been driving for about a week or two now with the new wheels and sensors. The car has not picked up the TPMS. Will I have to go to the delaer to get it working?
Also, does this car have an auto lock feature? For instance, my last car would lock and arm itself 20 seconds after turning off the ignition, getting out of the car and closing the door.
#36
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Sensors should register in 10-15 minutes driving.
Are they OE or aftermarket?
Car only auto locks when driving over ~20km/h
and when you unlock a stationary car without opening any doors it will auto lock within a few minutes.
Are they OE or aftermarket?
Car only auto locks when driving over ~20km/h
and when you unlock a stationary car without opening any doors it will auto lock within a few minutes.
#37
Guys i need some advice for a 20" wheel setup on a 2018 E43.
I want to go 9 x 20 and 11 x 20 . for the rear im sure about ET50. But i'm not sure about front offset. My stock wheel is 8 x 20 ET20 . I can run a 15mm spacer in front with no rubbing at all.
This would mean i can go 9 x 20 with ET20. So i'm not sure why everybody advises ET35 in the front. Wouldn't ET35 in the front bring the outside of the wheel almost in the same location as my stock wheel?
Also some tyre advice.
I want to run a 35/30 setup . Would 245/35 and 285/30 be the right match for those wheels?
I want to go 9 x 20 and 11 x 20 . for the rear im sure about ET50. But i'm not sure about front offset. My stock wheel is 8 x 20 ET20 . I can run a 15mm spacer in front with no rubbing at all.
This would mean i can go 9 x 20 with ET20. So i'm not sure why everybody advises ET35 in the front. Wouldn't ET35 in the front bring the outside of the wheel almost in the same location as my stock wheel?
Also some tyre advice.
I want to run a 35/30 setup . Would 245/35 and 285/30 be the right match for those wheels?
#38
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Guys i need some advice for a 20" wheel setup on a 2018 E43.
I want to go 9 x 20 and 11 x 20 . for the rear im sure about ET50. But i'm not sure about front offset. My stock wheel is 8 x 20 ET20 . I can run a 15mm spacer in front with no rubbing at all.
This would mean i can go 9 x 20 with ET20. So i'm not sure why everybody advises ET35 in the front. Wouldn't ET35 in the front bring the outside of the wheel almost in the same location as my stock wheel?
Also some tyre advice.
I want to run a 35/30 setup . Would 245/35 and 285/30 be the right match for those wheels?
I want to go 9 x 20 and 11 x 20 . for the rear im sure about ET50. But i'm not sure about front offset. My stock wheel is 8 x 20 ET20 . I can run a 15mm spacer in front with no rubbing at all.
This would mean i can go 9 x 20 with ET20. So i'm not sure why everybody advises ET35 in the front. Wouldn't ET35 in the front bring the outside of the wheel almost in the same location as my stock wheel?
Also some tyre advice.
I want to run a 35/30 setup . Would 245/35 and 285/30 be the right match for those wheels?
According to this ebay listing, Stock Front wheels are 8 x 20 et 42.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/20-STAGGERE...cAAOSwpRRWmFI2
Also, your rear wheels will stick out past fenders with anything more than a 285 tire but i guess you already know that since your sure about rear fitment.
#39
Junior Member
Can you recommend a good sport shock for this car since its lowered?
#40
What is your stock wheel size including offset before and after adding your spacers?
According to this ebay listing, Stock Front wheels are 8 x 20 et 42.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/20-STAGGERE...cAAOSwpRRWmFI2
Also, your rear wheels will stick out past fenders with anything more than a 285 tire but i guess you already know that since your sure about rear fitment.
According to this ebay listing, Stock Front wheels are 8 x 20 et 42.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/20-STAGGERE...cAAOSwpRRWmFI2
Also, your rear wheels will stick out past fenders with anything more than a 285 tire but i guess you already know that since your sure about rear fitment.
A 9 x 20 ET20 would stick out 12.7mm more then my stock wheel , wich is about where i am now with my 15mm spacers.
I want to order some Ferrada wheels but they advise me to go ET35 in the front wich got me confused .
#42
Junior Member
Those specifications are for the 'regular' W213. The E43 has 8 x 20 ET20 . Maybe to clear the bigger brakes?
A 9 x 20 ET20 would stick out 12.7mm more then my stock wheel , wich is about where i am now with my 15mm spacers.
I want to order some Ferrada wheels but they advise me to go ET35 in the front wich got me confused .
A 9 x 20 ET20 would stick out 12.7mm more then my stock wheel , wich is about where i am now with my 15mm spacers.
I want to order some Ferrada wheels but they advise me to go ET35 in the front wich got me confused .
If the E43's breaks are indeed bigger than the regular E300 and there is a pic above of the calipers on my regular E 300, then I would say they are wrong and you are right. If there is no difference in caliper size then I would suspect fitment to be identical to my front end and perfect fitment for our front end would
be et30/25 with a 9 inch wide wheel. Depends on tire size and if you want the wheel to tuck under the fender or be flush with the fender.
Just some food for thought. My stock 18 x 8 et 43 wheels could have used 20mm spacers and still been under the fenders. Making them essentially et 20. In other words, your stock e43 wheels fit on my car just like how they fit on your car at the fender.
Right now, I’m running 21 x 9 et 40 and I’m about to order 10mm or maybe even 15mm spacers to push the front wheels out further and still be under the fenders.
#43
Breyton Facinate
Hi, I´m new to Mercedes and I bought my first one AMG E43 in maj. I did not like the original 19 inch AMG wheels, to common. I found used Breyton Facinate 21 inch from a BMW G31. The wheels are 255/30R21 with 9" et30 rims in front and 295/25R21 with 10,5" et44 at the rear. The front wheels was rubbing a bit on the suspension strut so I have to use 3 mm specer. I think the car looks very good now The ride quality is not much worse than before so Im very pleased.
#44
Hi, I´m new to Mercedes and I bought my first one AMG E43 in maj. I did not like the original 19 inch AMG wheels, to common. I found used Breyton Facinate 21 inch from a BMW G31. The wheels are 255/30R21 with 9" et30 rims in front and 295/25R21 with 10,5" et44 at the rear. The front wheels was rubbing a bit on the suspension strut so I have to use 3 mm specer. I think the car looks very good now The ride quality is not much worse than before so Im very pleased.
thanks