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2018 GLC43 AMG - Winter Set Up

Old Nov 2, 2018 | 06:42 PM
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2018 GLC43 AMG - Winter Set Up


Above photo is recent wash with vinyl wrapped black handles to match body. I was not a fan of the silver handles.
My winter set up

255/45/20 x8.5 front 30mm offset
285/40/20 x10 rear 26mm offset
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O.Z. Superturismo Dakar Graphite Matte Silver
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Pirelli Scorpion Winter XL

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Old Nov 2, 2018 | 11:21 PM
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Still working on my set up. A bit of a hiccup with HRE. Now looking at other fitment options. I thought the 43 and 63 were the same fitment but maybe not. 8.5 up front seems too narrow for the 63. Looking more at like 9 or 9.5 up front and 10 in back. Thanks for posting. Looks good.
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Old Nov 3, 2018 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by affalterthought
~ the best I’ve seen to date...looks really nice for a winter set up.
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Old Nov 5, 2018 | 07:08 PM
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Here is a picture of my winter rims and tires, Fast wheels with Pirelli Ice Zero/ 235/55/19. These are for a 2019 GLC 43 coupe ..selenite grey with night package. I haven't got the vehicle yet but should be coming in soon.



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Old Nov 5, 2018 | 07:24 PM
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These remind me of my stock BBS STI wheels back in 2006(although mine were gold).
19's all around square?
Did you get the same offset front and rear if so what offset are these wheels ??
Stock offset is 40MM up front and 22 in the rear for the Summer 21" inch set up.
You might have a "tuckage" issue in the rear that is not very attractive.
Are you planning on running spacers?
Just realized you had the coupe version.
Not sure if the coupe version runs the same wheel set up as I mentioned above so I could be totally off.

Either way good wheel color choice to bounce off the Selenite Gray.
Good luck man

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Old Nov 5, 2018 | 07:47 PM
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I believe the offset from the invoice is +32 for both front and rear.
19' front and rear as well.
The tucking (if present) won't upset me as these are just winter tires, so I won't be running spacers. My C350 coupe had the same issue when going to the winter package and didn't look to bad to me.
Since this is my first GLC and I don't have the vehicle right now I don't know what the summer offset is.
My stock summer are the 21" with summer tires.

I was thinking of going bronze colour but the costs were getting to high for winter rims.
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Old Nov 5, 2018 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by affalterthought
These remind me of my stock BBS STI wheels back in 2006(although mine were gold).
19's all around square?
Did you get the same offset front and rear if so what offset are these wheels ??
Stock offset is 40MM up front and 22 in the rear for the Summer 21" inch set up.
You might have a "tuckage" issue in the rear that is not very attractive.
Are you planning on running spacers?
Just realized you had the coupe version.
Not sure if the coupe version runs the same wheel set up as I mentioned above so I could be totally off.

Either way good wheel color choice to bounce off the Selenite Gray.
Good luck man
Like your ride as well with those OZ rims.
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Old Nov 5, 2018 | 07:51 PM
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what width are they 8.5 or 9 ?
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Old Nov 5, 2018 | 07:58 PM
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what width are they 8.5 or 9 ?
8.5
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Old Nov 14, 2018 | 08:07 AM
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any updates on your set up ?
Pictures?
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Old Nov 14, 2018 | 05:14 PM
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any updates on your set up ?
Pictures?
Here’s the setup on my 63. 8.5x19” Niche wheels with 25 offset. 12mm spacer front 20mm rear. Blizzard DMV2 235/55R19. Huge degradation in dry but I’m ready for upstate NY winters.

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Old Nov 14, 2018 | 06:13 PM
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@weeles did you put your set up on yet ?
Curious to see what it looks like?
Did you get spacers to get rid of the "tuckage" ?
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Old Nov 14, 2018 | 06:39 PM
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@weeles did you put your set up on yet ?
Curious to see what it looks like?
Did you get spacers to get rid of the "tuckage" ?
I still have not had the new ride delivered. Once I do I will take some pics and post.
I know I will not be bothered from the wheel position to the body, so it will stay for the winter as I get it.

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Old Nov 14, 2018 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Tim McGraw

Here’s the setup on my 63. 8.5x19” Niche wheels with 25 offset. 12mm spacer front 20mm rear. Blizzard DMV2 235/55R19. Huge degradation in dry but I’m ready for upstate NY winters.

Thanks for Posting! Looks good makes me wish I didn't buy 20's and 255 tires. Did you need the spaces to clear the brakes or just for looks?
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Old Nov 14, 2018 | 07:45 PM
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Thanks for Posting! Looks good makes me wish I didn't buy 20's and 255 tires. Did you need the spaces to clear the brakes or just for looks?
Spacers were just for looks. Wheels cleared without them.
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Old Nov 15, 2018 | 12:36 PM
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My set up is hopefully being shipped today. Vorsteiner and Michelins. I will try to post pics next week when I can change my shoes . Snowing in Chi-Town today, GLC needs its winter boots.
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Old Nov 15, 2018 | 04:32 PM
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My set up is hopefully being shipped today. Vorsteiner and Michelins. I will try to post pics next week when I can change my shoes . Snowing in Chi-Town today, GLC needs its winter boots.
Did you go with VFF107 same specs as mine?
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Old Nov 15, 2018 | 06:56 PM
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Yes, I went with the same spec. VFF107 on Michelin Alpin 5s. They are headed to Chicago. Hopefully, I will have my winter boots on by Wednesday.

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Old Nov 15, 2018 | 07:25 PM
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Nice!!! You will love that look, I can't wait to see it on your 63.
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Old Nov 15, 2018 | 08:06 PM
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I ordered the same V-FF 107's set up from Wheels Boutique. Should arrive any day.
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Are we starting a VFF107 band here??? LOL! Post some pics when get them installed fellows...
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Old Nov 16, 2018 | 05:05 PM
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Its a solid spec. I am glad you posted originally, because when I learned the HREs I ordered were not coming any time soon, I immediately pivoted to the Vorsteiners. I will post next week once I get them on.
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Old Nov 19, 2018 | 02:34 AM
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Originally Posted by affalterthought
My winter set up
20x8.5 front 30mm offset
20x10.0 rear 26 mm offset
O.Z. Superturismo Dakar Graphite Matte Silver



Looks great! I had the same wheel on my 06 A3 when it was new in 19" and 18", nice looking wheel but a pain to clean. Did you go with factory size Pirelli snow tires?
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