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I'm not very impressed with the wheel options for C43, but not a fan of aftermarket wheels either. Would it be possible to install W204 or CLA black multispoke AMG wheels on a C43?
Of all the aftermarket wheels in the world there is nothing that impresses you?
The CLA OEM wheels will not work as that car's fitments are drastically different. I'm afraid the W204 won't work either unless you use a spacer for the front and even then we're unsure until someones tries it. The C450 / C43 have a nightmare front fitment that pretty much requires a spacer for anything that isn't custom built for the car.
Nope. I still haven't seen one good looking C450/C43 with aftermarket wheels.
I found this picture on Instagram and sent a direct message to the owner but he blocked me lol. So I guess these are W204 wheels?
I'm not sure what those are. They look like they can be replicas made in China but perhaps another forum member can shed some light on if that is an OEM Mercedes wheel?
I found his wheels and i can only guess that the size he got is:
19x8.5 +34 for front which is "have an inner rim which is 13.7mm closer to the suspension strut. The outer rim will poke out 11.7mm more than before."
19x9.5 +50 for rear which is "have an inner rim which is 13.7mm closer to the suspension strut. The outer rim will poke out 11.7mm more than before."
Are all these options that everybody is talking about just for the c450 or does that apply to the C300 as well if it was a sport package. I am in extreme newbie in the Benz world coming from 21 years in the BMW life. Any advice will be much appreciated as I have not ordered my card yet I still have a little bit more time on my butt I'm 97% sure I will be transferring to the C300 Sport thank you in advance
Are all these options that everybody is talking about just for the c450 or does that apply to the C300 as well if it was a sport package. I am in extreme newbie in the Benz world coming from 21 years in the BMW life. Any advice will be much appreciated as I have not ordered my card yet I still have a little bit more time on my butt I'm 97% sure I will be transferring to the C300 Sport thank you in advance
With that being said also can somebody please clarify for me ,
A: what would be the best spacers to use on a stock C300 Sport that will be lowered as well so the front and rear tires are flush with the fender.
B: if I were to put wheels on I would want 20 inch wheels is there a specific size for the front and the rear with no issues whatsoever or what will be the best size wheels 19 or 20 with no issues at all.?
With that being said also can somebody please clarify for me ,
A: what would be the best spacers to use on a stock C300 Sport that will be lowered as well so the front and rear tires are flush with the fender.
B: if I were to put wheels on I would want 20 inch wheels is there a specific size for the front and the rear with no issues whatsoever or what will be the best size wheels 19 or 20 with no issues at all.?
Thank you
Hello, i'm also new to the MB world, after 10 BMW's in 18 years time.
I'm going to try to answer to your 2 questions.
At first, this topic is opened, because the C450, and only the C450, has a special front suspension, and that's why Mercedes has special dimensions for the front wheels, and that's why it's difficult to find aftermarket wheels, because 8,5" in front is actually a little bit to wide.
For the C300, you don't have these issues, and you can shop any aftermarket wheel you want that is 8,5" or even 9" in front. Lucky you!
1. I think you have to meassure yourself how wide you will have your wheels.
2. I would suggest 8,5J in front and 9,5J in the rear, with tyres 245 in front, and 275 in the rear.
Current :2018 E63S and a 2018 GLE 63S . Prior, CLA 250, C450 AMG, 2017 AMG C63S
Test fit on the front with 20" Vossen VFS-2. Front Tire size Continental 245/35/20. Rim Size 8.5. H&R Spacer with H&R lowering springs.
The 13mm Akata Spacer that Vossen sent to make the wheels fit propperly had the rim touching the control arm. Was only able to slide a piece of notebook paper in between. So didnt feel comfortable with those.
The picture is with the H&R Spacer. Rears don't need a spacer. Gonna have all wheels installed on Wednesday.
Current :2018 E63S and a 2018 GLE 63S . Prior, CLA 250, C450 AMG, 2017 AMG C63S
Originally Posted by alexasa
looking good! wish the front was a **** hair lower.
Did they have to massage the front fenders? just looks like they are quite dirty around the edges there.
Thanks for the compliment. There were no modifications done to the fenders. It's dirty from them putting their hands underneath and on the fenders to access clearance. If the front were a pube/hair(lol) lower, it would touch the fender. They were worried that the front was to low initially until the test drive. I'll send better pix once I get Jon Doe cleaned up. I'll be sure to take some of the front clearance.
what are the wheel widths and offsets? Did you need spacers?
will the tire sizes affect the 4matic system?
can you confirm the front tire size is 245/35 20 not 245/(30) 20?
No rubbing on anything anywhere, right? ...i hope... except the road? hahaha!
Sorry for the questions, just need some info...
but, thanks in advance.
Aw, hell. I'm just realizing this is you, atl 2 chi!
Well, don't call me when somebody breaks their neck trying to whip it around to see your sh.......excuse me, car.....as it flies by. You done good. Sweeeeet!!
Thought to Self: See? Now I'm gonna have get some Vossen CV3s to up my game......ATL raising the damn bar for everybody. Geez! I guess we're just gon' have to deal with it.
Current :2018 E63S and a 2018 GLE 63S . Prior, CLA 250, C450 AMG, 2017 AMG C63S
Originally Posted by mo11
nice!
what are the wheel widths and offsets? Did you need spacers?
will the tire sizes affect the 4matic system?
can you confirm the front tire size is 245/35 20 not 245/(30) 20?
No rubbing on anything anywhere, right? ...i hope... except the road? hahaha!
Sorry for the questions, just need some info...
but, thanks in advance.
LMAO!!! YEAH, it's me.. I swear, this has been a work in progress. Tried the the 19" Vossen CVT's from my CLA... NO GO. Tried the Carlsson 1/10... NO GO (For Sale in case anyone in interested or knows anyone interested).
Then Vossen reached out to me via an inquiry on Instagram I made with another C450 driver about his Vossen's. Next thing you know, they are sending me a set of the VFS-2's and necessary parts.
Front: 20x8.5 with 13 mm Spacer to get me at ET +31
Rear: 20x10 ET 55 (no spacer)
Front Tires: Continental DWS 245/35/20
Rear Tired: Continental DWS 275/30/20
Just looked at my Tire Receipt...lol
No rubbing whatsoever, thus far.
I have been taking it easy while driving on these Chicago city streets. On the highway, not so much. So far, so good!
And I appreciate the compliment. Glad I went with the silver. I think it gives it a clean look. One of the Sales Managers from Mercedes of Chicago saw it and was like, "DAMN, THAT IS ONE CLEAN MERCEDES!"
LMAO!!! YEAH, it's me.. I swear, this has been a work in progress. Tried the the 19" Vossen CVT's from my CLA... NO GO. Tried the Carlsson 1/10... NO GO (For Sale in case anyone in interested or knows anyone interested).
Then Vossen reached out to me via an inquiry on Instagram I made with another C450 driver about his Vossen's. Next thing you know, they are sending me a set of the VFS-2's and necessary parts.
Front: 20x8.5 with 13 mm Spacer to get me at ET +31
Rear: 20x10 ET 55 (no spacer)
Front Tires: Continental DWS 245/35/20
Rear Tired: Continental DWS 275/30/20
Just looked at my Tire Receipt...lol
No rubbing whatsoever, thus far.
I have been taking it easy while driving on these Chicago city streets. On the highway, not so much. So far, so good!
And I appreciate the compliment. Glad I went with the silver. I think it gives it a clean look. One of the Sales Managers from Mercedes of Chicago saw it and was like, "DAMN, THAT IS ONE CLEAN MERCEDES!"
thank you, thank you, thank you!
finally, one successful setup! really looks clean, simple and nice!
congratulations!
Do you have more lateral pictures, so i can see how far the front wheel is still inside the fender?
What i have measured with the optional 7,5j x 19 wheels, is that there is about 15mm to come more to the inside, and that there is 15mm between tire and suspension arm. If i calculate ET 31 - 33 would be perfect fit with 8,5" wheels.
Tomorrow my car goes to Fichtenberg Germany, to install KW cooilovers Variant 3. They will use my car as testcar to develop this suspension. I can't wait to see the result within 1 or 2 weeks.
Guys, anybody know what happens if you install wheels without TPMS sensors? I am swapping on cheap winter rims (Fast Wheels) and winter tires. Don't feel like paying $600 for TPMS sensors... Will I have some super annoying warning that I have to click OK to on the screen every time I start the car?
Current :2018 E63S and a 2018 GLE 63S . Prior, CLA 250, C450 AMG, 2017 AMG C63S
Originally Posted by BMWMB71
Are the front wheels poking ouside the fenders?
Do you have more lateral pictures, so i can see how far the front wheel is still inside the fender?
What i have measured with the optional 7,5j x 19 wheels, is that there is about 15mm to come more to the inside, and that there is 15mm between tire and suspension arm. If i calculate ET 31 - 33 would be perfect fit with 8,5" wheels.
Tomorrow my car goes to Fichtenberg Germany, to install KW cooilovers Variant 3. They will use my car as testcar to develop this suspension. I can't wait to see the result within 1 or 2 weeks.
The front wheels are not poking out. They are almost flush, however, slightly inside the top of the fender. I'll take some pix soon.
Current :2018 E63S and a 2018 GLE 63S . Prior, CLA 250, C450 AMG, 2017 AMG C63S
Originally Posted by BMWMB71
Are the front wheels poking ouside the fenders?
Do you have more lateral pictures, so i can see how far the front wheel is still inside the fender?
What i have measured with the optional 7,5j x 19 wheels, is that there is about 15mm to come more to the inside, and that there is 15mm between tire and suspension arm. If i calculate ET 31 - 33 would be perfect fit with 8,5" wheels.
Tomorrow my car goes to Fichtenberg Germany, to install KW cooilovers Variant 3. They will use my car as testcar to develop this suspension. I can't wait to see the result within 1 or 2 weeks.
08-26-2016, 12:39 PM
