Will 9 inch front fit Carlsson 1/16 RS

Dec 22, 2002 | 02:07 PM

x15jq

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Will 9 inch front fit Carlsson 1/16 RS

Hi everyone.

I came across these wheels on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1875220830

The guy has sold me wheels before, he is from that site bestdealsonwhls.com

Anyways, I went there and tried one on the car. The back is perfect
But the front will only not rub with a 5 mm spacer. He said we could shave the shock just a hair and it wont rub. Is this safe? I have bought whels from him before, he will give me a great price on them, but what do u feel about 9 inch wide all around? the front didnt seem to stick out of the fender without the spacer, and the rear looks nice and agressive, will I have handleing problems?

Also what do u think about the style, they will be going on a brilliant silver C230 K coupe.

Thanks alot!!
Also, he said we will put 235/45/17 on front which will be a lil streched and 255/40/17 in the rear. What do you think about this?

Dec 22, 2002 | 03:05 PM

Harris

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Re: Will 9 inch front fit Carlsson 1/16 RS

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Originally posted by x15jq
.....I came across these wheels on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1875220830
He said we could shave the shock just a hair and it wont rub. Is this safe? .....but what do u feel about 9 inch wide all around? the front didnt seem to stick out of the fender without the spacer, and the rear looks nice and agressive, will I have handleing problems?Also what do u think about the style, they will be going on a brilliant silver C230 K coupe......Also, he said we will put 235/45/17 on front which will be a lil streched and 255/40/17 in the rear. What do you think about this?

I dont think its a good idea to shave the shocks and put a 9" wheel in the front. The style is EXTREMELY OLD, it has been discountinued for years. The new 1/16 is just around the corner, you should get the new ones instead. Also, 17" is way too small for the C-coupe. Why bother changing the wheels if you're getting 17"? The stock has 17" already.

My opinion is No.

Dec 22, 2002 | 03:59 PM

x15jq

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I just talked to him. he has a set of carlsson 1/5's in the diamond cutfinish.

those are 8.5 front and 9.5 rear 18 inch

What do you think?

Dec 22, 2002 | 04:02 PM

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I think you should read this post:
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...&threadid=8291

Btw, would you really choose to shave something that holds compressed gas, over using a 5mm spacer?

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