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Old Nov 29, 2009 | 07:19 PM
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Wheel offset question help for HRE c20

I have searched and searched, but still am somewhat confused. I have found a set of 19" HRE c20s for sale. They are off a w203 and have offsets of 32 front and 35 rear and are 8.5" and 9.5" respectively. I am pretty sure the rear should be a good fit, but don't know about the fronts. I would test fit them, but they are on the opposite coast. Any help would definitely be much appreciated as I would looooovvvvvveeeee to roll these wheels!! Thanks much.
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Originally Posted by 930chas
I have searched and searched, but still am somewhat confused. I have found a set of 19" HRE c20s for sale. They are off a w203 and have offsets of 32 front and 35 rear and are 8.5" and 9.5" respectively. I am pretty sure the rear should be a good fit, but don't know about the fronts. I would test fit them, but they are on the opposite coast. Any help would definitely be much appreciated as I would looooovvvvvveeeee to roll these wheels!! Thanks much.

sounds like a good match.

Only 3mm off your OEM set up?

How much closer can you get , lol
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Old Nov 29, 2009 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by juicee63
sounds like a good match.

Only 3mm off your OEM set up?

How much closer can you get , lol
haha...yeah, I just stumbled across that. Had no idea what stock offsets were before. Very nice!!
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Old Nov 29, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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Here are the C20 offsets I have for my E55 which came recommended by HRE. I also included a picture of them on my car.

F: 19x8.5 et 28
R: 19x10 et 34




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Old Nov 29, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by bassn_07
Here are the C20 offsets I have for my E55 which came recommended by HRE. I also included a picture of them on my car.

F: 19x8.5 et 28
R: 19x10 et 34

https://mbworld.org/forums/3513363-post1.html
Your car looks phenomenal!! Thanks for the picture. So, my rear offset should be real close but from what I have read, I would probably only be able to run a 275. Front offset, I still am somewhat concerned about. I like my wheels pretty flush, and don't have this whole offset thing figured out yet. lol.
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Old Nov 29, 2009 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 930chas
Your car looks phenomenal!! Thanks for the picture. So, my rear offset should be real close but from what I have read, I would probably only be able to run a 275. Front offset, I still am somewhat concerned about. I like my wheels pretty flush, and don't have this whole offset thing figured out yet. lol.
I'll be runnin 285 in the rear next but I would need to stick with Toyo T1R's. The T1R's have a slight taper which allows the 285's to fit without rubbing. As for the front offsets I get confused which way is which.
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Old Nov 29, 2009 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by bassn_07
I'll be runnin 285 in the rear next but I would need to stick with Toyo T1R's. The T1R's have a slight taper which allows the 285's to fit without rubbing. As for the front offsets I get confused which way is which.
Agreed. That is exactly what I am confused on as well.

I am trying to let empirical data guide my decision on these, but it is tough......my heart is telling me buy, buy, buy....
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Agreed. That is exactly what I am confused on as well.

I am trying to let empirical data guide my decision on these, but it is tough......my heart is telling me buy, buy, buy....
I got my set from AMG rider and he gave my a phenomenal deal with rims and tires. I had them drop shipped to HRE and had the exact finish I wanted. They did a excellent job and after HRE finished they were as good as new. You'll love the rims, they look awesome and light as hell. Here's another picture taken the same day I got them from HRE.

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Gdamn....those are so beautiful!!

Also, I sent you a PM. Thanks.
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