W203 help!!!!
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2005 Mercedes Benz c230 sedan sports
W203 help!!!!
I have owned the car since it was brand new. I have had my ups and downs with the car but she never let me down. I recently purchased a set of 18s staggered with the offset of 34 all around. Fronts are 18x8 225/40 rears are 18x9 255/40. Since the front wheel couldn't make the clearance they installed a set of 25mm spacers. Now the car is rubbing when I hit a bump or pothole. Can someone please help me finding the right offset for the car. Btw its stock height
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2002 C32AMG
25mm spacer is huge. you'll have to look at the wheel and determine how much clearance you'll need to clear the brake and get a smaller spacer to get it to no more than 1-2mm past the brake. You might need shorter lug bolts at that point too.
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2005 Mercedes Benz c230 sedan sports
I should have double checked the spacer. The fronts are rubbing but only when I turn the steering wheel and the fact that it sticks out like a ricer car makes me vomit. The back wheel is just rubbing when I hit anything. I know I need a smaller size for the spacers, I just want the wheels to be flushed with the fenders not sticking out. Is there any shop in LA COUNTY that can install the correct spacers?
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From: So Cal... In between LA and OC
2005 CLK320 Vert & 2005 CLK55 AMG
What part of LA? If you are near the Torrance area, check out 168 Motoring. They can hook it up and even get rid of the rear rubbing if you want that.
Is the car lowered? any pics?
Is the car lowered? any pics?
