Notices
New Members Check In! If you're new to MBworld!, please take a moment to check in, introduce yourself and show us your Benz!!

New wheels and Tire pressure monitor

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Apr 29, 2014 | 02:34 AM
  #1  
Flyinhi's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From: Newport Beach. CA
C300
New wheels and Tire pressure monitor

Hello folks, this great place , FABULOUS Members! I learned a LOT in the past few weeks here and wanted to thank all of you on your contributions and the wealth of information you guys share here so generously.

So, I bought my 2011 C300 sport last week, it's base model, the car has No packages whatsoever not even a sat radio. So sad... BUT, I bought it because it has 7K only on it , plus the price was under 25k out of the door, clean title of course, I hope it's a good deal.

Took the car to the dealer for service A, and I was told the car was serviced twice already once at 3k and second time at 5k so he advised not to do anything until the service indicator flashes.

Oh yeah, almost forgot, after I got the car, I had to fill it up with gas since it was almost empty, so I stopped at the gas station and it took SO LOOONG to fill up $20 worth of gas, I got really tired standing there holding everyone else behind me , tried again at a different gas station, same long story. When I mentioned it to the service dude, his answer was like yeah it's a common issue, and there is no fix to that! I'm like wtf! Are you serious? And he goes yes, I will just have to learn how to hold it in a specific angle and push in a different way, and all this BS. I looked it up here and found posts confirms what he said, which makes me feel better, but I'm SHOCKED , Toyota won't do that!

Now, i wana give my babe a face lift, she has a pearl beige exterior and tan interior. I'm starting by replacing those SUPER ugly stock wheels by something more sporty like what I saw here selling Nutek by NEXT spot motors or maybe AMG replica.

As illiterate as I'm in cars mechanics I am not sure what size I can use. Stock wheels are 17, what I like is 18 or 19, can I replace with bigger size without making it a big job with extra $$$?

Also, since the car is equipped with Tire Pressure Monitor, will these sensors needs to be replaced?

Then I will get her tinted, I live in SoCal and forecast is 90 degrees in 2 days. You can imagine the summer!

That's all what I can afford for now, but I'm open for any other ideas if you got one!

Anyway, I better stop talking now, so thank you for reading my post and hope to hear from all of you.

Last edited by Flyinhi; Apr 29, 2014 at 03:56 AM.
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:38 AM.

story-0
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE