benzat17

so i decided to get rims for my 2003 S430 but i need opinions
specially about the offset because i dont wanna roll fenders or put spacers or nything
so

first picture

Offset: 35mm
Backspacing: 6.10"
Bolt Pattern: 5-112
Rec. Tire Size: 245/40-19
Weight: 32.0lbs.

second rim

Offset: 44mm
Backspacing: 6.57"
Bolt Pattern: 5-112
Rec. Tire Size: 255/35-20
Weight: 29.5lbs.


third rim

Offset: 43mm
Backspacing: 6.49"
Bolt Pattern: 5-112
Rec. Tire Size:255/35-20
Weight: 31.5lbs.

fourth rim

Offset: +45mm
Backspacing: 6.49"
Bolt Pattern: 5-112
Rec. Tire Size: 245/40-19
Weight: 25.5lbs.

i think thats it i do like the last one not sure tho
i dont wanna run in suspension problems later on so i dont know what to choose 19s or 20s and i just think 255 for front are too wide? dont you think?
this is my first time buying rims for any car so i do really need every tip and help possible
the first and last are 19s and the second and third are 20s
i do know that the offsets are 44 front and 46 back what if its a bit different like these rims all around is 44 or 45?

thank you

lsantizo

Benzat - what color is your S-class?

I like the third rim better but that's just my opinion. Specifically this rim:



I looked at many S-classes with 19 and 20 inch rims and decided in the end I liked the overall look of the 20's much better. You can see what 20's look like on my car (just put these on) here:



Are you thinking about going staggered? Depending on the width you should be fine. I have 20x9 in the front on 245-35-20 and 10.5 in the back on 285-30-20 without any fender bending and I don't have any issues. I believe the offset on my vossens is .42.

Good luck and congrats on your decision to get some new shoes. They really make the car!

benzat17

sorry i didnt mention the color is silver i think its called brilliant silver?

Il Capo

IMO, the only wheels worth considering are 2-4. If you happen to choose number 2 go with 19's! It will look so much better. On the other hand if you go with a rim like number 4 (with a lip) a 20" inch rim would look better.

xliemx717

IMO, should go with number 2 19 inch. i would not go with 20's due to lower sidewall, which i had lorinser LM6 20" on mine and the ride was a little rougher, but turning with the extremely smaller sidewall, especially in small places and parking, was interesting. i have 19" now and they are great. remember that unless your car came w/ 17" you are plus sizing 2/3 which in many merceds and wheel manufacturers is not a good idea. also, depending upon the quality of the wheels, with a 20" wheel you hit a pothole, you are taking a chance of damaging the wheel. but the choice is yours. just food for thought. i know some peopel will agree and some will not. this is just my opinion from experience.

jmiaebrown

I love those wheels you have. Are those LM6's? I have been trying to find some. Know of a place? Thanks

xliemx717

yes, they are lorinser 19" LM6 wheels. i got them off ebay for a fraction of the cost. Unless you wanna pay a small fortune for the wheels and have money to burn, you can look at wheel boutique or superbuytires. but i must warn you, these wheels are a handful to keep clean and will pick up the smallest nicks all the time by debris and rocks. but they do look good when shined and clean.