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Old Nov 26, 2002 | 04:44 PM
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19x9 or 19x9.5 fitment issues on a C230k
I'm planning to purchase new rims for my 2002 C230K:

19 x 8.5 - 235/35/19 - Front
19 x 9.5 - 265/30/19 - Back

Does this seem like a good choice? What's the best offset I should use. The car is lowered with Eibach pro-kit springs.
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Old Nov 26, 2002 | 06:27 PM
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31-37ish should be best.
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I was also thinking of going with a 19x8 in front instead of a 19x8.5.. because I was afraid that the 235/35 tire might be stretched too much on a 8.5 width rim. Is 8.5 ok or is 8 better?
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one of my friend has rubbing issue when putting 265/30(not sure)/18 in the rear on h is coupe. his car is lowered with H&R spring. he rolled his fender to solve the rubbing problem. Since Eibach lowered less.....i can't be sure.....but most likely you will have rubbing with 265/30/19. but the shape of the tire matters too......T1-S is better than AVS sport in this case. I personally thinking about the same setup like u. My car is not lowered, but will do. worryting too! please update this once you have them on you car. Thank You
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Old Nov 27, 2002 | 03:02 AM
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I'm gonna run Dunlop SP9000s. I get no one has any experience with this setup or knows the true offset I should be using.
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Check with Brabus. They list a couple wheels for the C230K at 19x8.5 w/ 235/235 in front and 19x9.5 w/ 265/30 in rear. Give them a call and ask what offset they use.
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Brabus has an offset of 30 for the front and 35 for the back with the same size rims and tires I mentioned in my first post.
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But Brabus (so as other tuners) usually have some fine prints on their catalogue saying "body modifications need"! Rolling a fender to them is not a big deal, those are "show" cars on their sites. They will do anything to make it fit.

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That's true. Brabus does say that fender rolling is required with both fitments.
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Can 17x10 fit in the back? Actually, when staggering wheels, how big is the difference usually? How's 17x8 and 17x10?
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Originally posted by vyse
Can 17x10 fit in the back? Actually, when staggering wheels, how big is the difference usually? How's 17x8 and 17x10?
I rarely see a wheel with size 17x10. The C32 coupe uses 18x10 wheels on the rear, but I bet they must have rolled the fender heavily. However, they only put 255 tires.

17x10....ummm...I think it will fit if you put 255 tires & have the right offset, anything bigger than 255 will be very tight.
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Alright, thanks, I'll forego on the 17x10 choice then!
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