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2008 C350/2002 Acura CL-S
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Hi all! Name's Tyler, I live in the Nashville TN area and I have just picked up a 2012 C350 with 55k on it. I absolutely love the car so far. Never owned a Mercedes but have always had a soft spot for the cars, especially the C class.
Definitely not new to the car world, however. Before this I had an 07 Infiniti FX35, and it just wasn't entertaining enough for me. I also have an 02 Acura CL Type S, which is my pride and joy. Here's the two of them getting acclimated.
I daily drive the car, however I do want to make it a little more interesting to look at. Already picked up a carbon fiber roof spoiler/trunk spoiler and am looking to get new wheels next. I do, however, have a question about wheels. I already have a set of Rotiform SNAs, which are 20x9 +35. I really like the wheels and would love to have them on the C, however I am unsure of how the fitment would be on the car, as well as how big of a tire I could run, the taller the better since I do daily it and don't want to beat up the wheels/ruin the ride. Also the bolt pattern for the car is 5x112 according to what I've seen, but just want to be 100% sure. Thanks in advance and pardon all my super noob questions!
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Congratulations on the new car and first Mercedes!
To help, the wheels you have are going to be a bit too aggressive for this platform. Additionally, if you're looking to run a taller tire, a 25 series would be required on a 20" wheel.
For daily duties we would suggest a 19" wheel where you can run a 35 and 30 series Front and Rear for better comfort.
Let us know if you have more questions or need help sourcing parts. Here to help!
Enjoy your new toy in good health!
To help, the wheels you have are going to be a bit too aggressive for this platform. Additionally, if you're looking to run a taller tire, a 25 series would be required on a 20" wheel.
For daily duties we would suggest a 19" wheel where you can run a 35 and 30 series Front and Rear for better comfort.
Let us know if you have more questions or need help sourcing parts. Here to help!
Enjoy your new toy in good health!
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Congratulations on the new car and first Mercedes!
To help, the wheels you have are going to be a bit too aggressive for this platform. Additionally, if you're looking to run a taller tire, a 25 series would be required on a 20" wheel.
For daily duties we would suggest a 19" wheel where you can run a 35 and 30 series Front and Rear for better comfort.
Let us know if you have more questions or need help sourcing parts. Here to help!
Enjoy your new toy in good health!
To help, the wheels you have are going to be a bit too aggressive for this platform. Additionally, if you're looking to run a taller tire, a 25 series would be required on a 20" wheel.
For daily duties we would suggest a 19" wheel where you can run a 35 and 30 series Front and Rear for better comfort.
Let us know if you have more questions or need help sourcing parts. Here to help!
Enjoy your new toy in good health!
Thanks for the info.
Long story short (and late
), the dealer I bought the 12 from tried to screw me out of $6,000 so I, respectfully, told them to f*ck off. Instead I went and found this 08 C350 that I simply adore. I've had it for a little over a month now and I love it. The pano roof is by far my favorite thing on it. I have already gotten a new trunk/roof spoiler as well as grille, all in carbon fiber, and am waiting on tires for my new wheels and H&R lowering springs to go on. That should get done either this afternoon or Monday, but it's looking like the latter.
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Sorry to hear about your bad experience with the dealership.
The new car looks great! After you get the suspension and new wheels on be sure to post up some pics!
David
Sorry to hear about your bad experience with the dealership.
The new car looks great! After you get the suspension and new wheels on be sure to post up some pics!
David
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