Rims in Question....

[MECP Must Be]

Hey guys, Just got my 98 c230 :)
The factory wheels are losing thier finish and the tires are going bad. I just don't see the point in thowing new rubber on ruined wheels. So here is what I have picked out. Will they fit? The company says they will but I question that. Also, not my first choice in wheels but I am getting them at cost because of the shop I work for. Let me know what you think! Thx in advance.
P.S. I get to change my o2 sensors in the morning, joy.

http://www.americaneaglewheel.com/images/categories/029S.jpg

size:18x7.5
lug pattern:5 on 112/4.5
Lug type:Acorn
Offset:+45 mm
BSM:5.964
Load:1400 lbs.
Ship weight:25 lbs.

[crazy00c230k]

the offset seems quite high, recommended is 35

[duboduce]

good chioce replica racing harts. i like those wheels. how much are you getting them for?

[MECP Must Be]

Originally posted by crazy00c230k
the offset seems quite high, recommended is 35

That is exactly what I was thinking. Like I said I am getting the wheels at cost, I don't make much. If I did I would be getting these :)
http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/oz/swap/oz_super_III_bsml_ci3_l.jpg

I need advise, If these wont work does anyone know of a decent 18" wheel for the wealth challeneged?:p

[MECP Must Be]

Originally posted by duboduce
good chioce replica racing harts. i like those wheels. how much are you getting them for?

$440 with lug bolts, chrome tire stems, locking lug bolts. Shipped. Tax included.:D

[Pagz]

Originally posted by MECP Must Be
$440 with lug bolts, chrome tire stems, locking lug bolts. Shipped. Tax included.:D

thats cheap!,...I'd be careful with the +45,the wheels may look lost in the gaurds

[MECP Must Be]

Originally posted by 23K
thats cheap!,...I'd be careful with the +45,the wheels may look lost in the gaurds

You mean too far inside the wheel well?

[The LO C]

45mm won't work the wheels and or tires will rub on the suspension without the use of spacers. You can get away with 40mm if you run 225 tires....it "barely" clears.

[MECP Must Be]

Originally posted by The LO C
45mm won't work the wheels and or tires will rub on the suspension without the use of spacers. You can get away with 40mm if you run 225 tires....it "barely" clears.

Thx, I guess I wont be getting wheels for a while lol.

[Pagz]

Originally posted by MECP Must Be
You mean too far inside the wheel well?

yip,they may sit too far inside the gaurds...and as mentioned above could rub...
though in saying that i run 19x8.5 et35 with a 235 tyre up front and have about 5mm between tire and the top suspension nuckle.
if you plot that on a piece of paper vs the proposed setup,it turns out you should have 2-3mm more room than i have,and im on 19's!!!...so maybe it will fit with the right tires,though theres still the issue of looking alittle deep in the gaurds...

are there any other offsets avaliable?

[jnolte]

throw some 10mm spacers on, that will make the offset 35mm

18x7.5 is pretty damn skinny though

[MECP Must Be]

10mm spacers is a possiblity, but would i experience any unstablity etc? Would I need longer lug bolts? Though I am getting the wheels at a very low price if anything is questionable ill just wait and save more, though I was hoping to have them soon, big car show g2g type thing in myrtle beach. Eh, keep it going guys, I appreciate your help.

[jnolte]

get H&R ones make sure they are hub centric and they have a little lip on them for the wheel to sit on. This shouldent vibrate, its the 5mm ones you gotta worry about.

you would need longer bolts, this isnt a problem, cheap too

[MECP Must Be]

So do you think I should go ahead and get the rims then?

Edit: I wish they were wider, much wider lol.

[jnolte]

Originally posted by MECP Must Be
So do you think I should go ahead and get the rims then?

Edit: I wish they were wider, much wider lol.

look on ebay for a cheap alternative first.\

how about these

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-8-9-Mercedes-benz-C-CL-CLK-E-S-SEL-SL-SLK-wheels_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ43958QQitemZ8036 036830QQrdZ1


go to ebay and search for "mercedes wheels"

you should get alot of hits

[MECP Must Be]

Yea i am just going to save up and do it right. I need to get the car running right before anything!!! Check out my post in repairs about the 3 codes and I will bring this forum back when I find a wheel worth a damn. :)

[Under Pressure]

7.5" wide is good for only FWD cars lol. YOu should look at minimum 8" wide. Unless you run 7.5" in front and something wider in back, then it is okay. But 7.5" in back will look all skinny.

[MECP Must Be]

Originally posted by Under Pressure
7.5" wide is good for only FWD cars lol. YOu should look at minimum 8" wide. Unless you run 7.5" in front and something wider in back, then it is okay. But 7.5" in back will look all skinny.

You are right. I am going to go with these.

8in in front 9 in back.

Thx to jnoltes :) ONly about a 105 dollar diff. http://oewheels.net/oe-benz-amg-s-1-x.jpg

[jnolte]

classic Mercedes look ta boot!

[MECP Must Be]

haha yes, how much do you think the tires will run me being that wide?

[ryhi]

10-15mm spacers front. 20-25 mm spacers rear.

[MECP Must Be]

Originally posted by ryhi
10-15mm spacers front. 20-25 mm spacers rear.

On the MB wheels? Why?

[jnolte]

Originally posted by MECP Must Be
On the MB wheels? Why?


no you dont need spaces for the AMG wheels, he is talking about the fake racing harts

Tires can be quite expensive for wide wheels.

[MECP Must Be]

ohhh noesss lmao. Oh well I will buy the rims and then I will be forced to pay for those wide road hugging tires :D