18s or 19s, read and give your 2c boys! i need it! im soo indecisive

[MirageHatch]

Hers my sistuation.....

I wanna get rims.

I can get 18's 8.5 all round for a decent price brand new with brand new pretty good tyres.

I can get 2nd hand 19s staggered with ok (brand new) tyres for about $100 more.

I have a feeling 18s I'm going to think they are just too small and wish i got 19's.

I dont wanna spend more money to buy new 19's cos it'll cost like 400+ more brand new

Im kind of afraid of the ride quality of 19s and lowered car?

There are gonna be a few small marks on the 2nd hand rims of course, no curb rash, but the usual minor stuff that just happens from driving you know...they are Lorinser LM-1 reps so they have a large polished face that will have some minor marks, spots etc most likely, I have seen photos and they look alright..nothing major at all

I like things to be clean and nice so Im afraid a few marks may bug me...but in the long run, they are bigger rims for a great price....

can anyone offer their opinions just to help my thought process!!!

cheers boys

[1SIKBNZ]

IMO: 19's are the bomb but im just not a fan of the staggard even though i know that alot of peeps run them. with the staggard tires run out alot quicker cuz your limited on rotating them. *shrug Id still go 19's though. if you go 18 youllbe sayin you want bigger =) just my 2c

[rollinrealbig]

I got a set of 18"s none staggared.

havnt used em yet ive been busy w/other things.

[c55m8o]

All depends on how 'hard' you drive IMO. If you're a nut like me, stay with 17" and make sure you keep the air pressure in the mid 30's. :p I haven't owned a pair of 18" rims I didn't bend. I had my 18" Kinesis stepped lip converted to 17" reverse lip rims recently ... does that count?

[MirageHatch]

dont drive hard at all. just cruisin slow 99% of the time.

rhyi's rims do look good in 18's I think...

[OCKlasse]

Originally posted by MirageHatch
dont drive hard at all. just cruisin slow 99% of the time.

rhyi's rims do look good in 18's I think...

do 19s...you'll never go back :D

[MirageHatch]

just heard back my car needs 2 new rear tyres and the front left is wearing so those 15 inch stockers have gotta come off!

look like I have no choice but to hit up some new rims now!

....hmmmm......18s.....or.....19s................ ???

[ryhi]

17 or 18 if you dont wanna spend a lot of constant $$ on tires.

[Rey99C280]

I'd say go for 19s.

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[MirageHatch]

well, I think i've decided to go with 18's for three reasons

1. Improved (slightly) ride quality over 19's - Ive had a reallly uncomfortable ride before in my last car...slammmed hatch and I hated it. Wanna try to keep a sense of cushyness in the merc

2. 18's I get will be brand spankers, perfectly fresh and new with better tyres

3. They wont be staggered so I can rotate my tyres more easily and get longer out of them.

oh yea and

4. 18s still look amazing as proven by a lot of ppl's cars on here!

Yeeha! Thanks for all your input guys! really appreciate it!

[NEA-4311]

C180 and 19s? Prepare for the slowest merc ever! :D

[MirageHatch]

haha, i dont care for speed so thats the least of my worries!

[trymonlam]

well, i would have gone for a nice set of authentic AMG 17" if i got a C180. u will have a comfortable ride, wide tires, decent acceleration, light weight, and the impeccable look of AMG all in one package. they come in 17" x 8.5", u know.

[NEA-4311]

Yeah dont do neither 18s or 19s, you will definitely regret it IMO, you wont have any power at all when it comes to overtaking or uphill roads... 17" x 8.5J will do just fine if you ask me.

[MirageHatch]

i see your point of view, but dont throw another size into the equation! i finally made my decision! your killin me! haha

its all good....im not fussed about power, acceleration etc.

[NEA-4311]

Hahah! OK then, if thats the case I vote 18s. Mine are 18x8.5 all around, check the Greec merC thread if you want, it might help you to better see if its enough for you.

[MirageHatch]

yea they looks nice as! Im easy gonna be happy with em! sweeet!

[choppers_rule]

I have 18" & keep saying those are big enough but noooo.....
I want 19" real bad. However...they have to be light weight 19" rims otherwise I will wait 'til I can afford them.
Heavy rims just suck!:D

[MirageHatch]

Alright,

i need your help again.

Check out the link below. I need to find out if these will fit my 99 c alright. I have seen pictures of these exact wheels on a 04 nissan 200sx (pcd 114.3)

they are 19 x 8.5 front with 235/35/19 and 19 x 9.5 255/35/19 rear.

offset is 35 front, 38 rear.

check it out

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/19-Silver-Wheels-with-Brand-New-Tyres_W0QQitemZ170033051296QQihZ007QQcategoryZ6782 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Any advice on wheather or not these will fit would be tops.

you guys rule.

[MirageHatch]

hang on, our cars are pcd 112 arent they??

hm, someone plz confirm for me!

[Proven Guilty]

buy paul's milanos imo

the offsets and tire width would work, but you would have to roll the front fenders for sure.

[NEA-4311]

Originally posted by MirageHatch
hang on, our cars are pcd 112 arent they??

hm, someone plz confirm for me!

I confirm, 5x112. And the offsets our cars can accept according to the manufacturer are 35 (widest) to 42 (narrowest). Im on 35 all around.

MirageHatch you mean 35 rear, 38 front.

[MirageHatch]

well thats cool at least now I know these rims wont fit. they are 5 x 114.3

time to go and get some brand newies from the rims shop in 18's.

once i pay off my credit card. blast.

thanks for the advice guys, appreciate it!

[NEA-4311]

Anytime mate..!:square: