Question about 19" on stock suspension

[Highhpta]

I have a '00 c280 sport that has stock suspension. I am wanting to go with the 19" staggered brabus replica wheels. I am wanting to know wheel I have rubbing if I keep it stock or is it going to need to be lowered just to look good? Will ride quality also suffer going up to that size? Also how much could I possible get for my stock 16" sport wheels with brand new Yokohoma AVSES100 tires?

[jnolte]

ride quality is going to considerbly suffer going to a 19 inch wheel, the rubber is so thin you feel every lilttle bump and divot in the road.

[Highhpta]

what about just going with 18's. Will I for sure need to lower it then instead of the 19's. These 16's are killing me.

[Abuimad]

i would recommend 18's even though the 19's would look much better...even with the 18's the ride quality will suffer, and the acceleration will suffer....and yes in my opinion you would still need to lower your car....

[jnolte]

acually 18s ride isnt all that bad, its still pretty comfy

[SLAMMED_C]

The ride quality will suffer so much with 19's.. you will feel every divot in the road.. going over a match stick will feel like a huge cliff!!.. and you wont have any rubbing issues on stock suspension.. but it will look like an off road vehicle, so you will definetly need to lower it.
in my opinion.. it will not look good at stock ride height and huge 19" wheels.

Heres a look at what it will look like......
STOCK RIDE HEIGHT AND 19's:
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/266000-266999/266992_18_full.jpg

LOWERED WITH 19's:
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/266000-266999/266992_230_full.jpg

if you are concerned about ride quality.. then dont go for 19's.. go with an 18" wheel.. but I lov ethe look of the 19's on a W202.. I could care less about ride quality anyway!!.. my car drives nice.. but hard with my suspension and wheels. I love it though.
not sure what you gould get for your stock 16's.. maybe $700-1000?
I bought a set of 16" C280 sport rims with tires for $450.. so you may not get that much for your stock 16's.

[Abuimad]

Originally posted by SLAMMED_C
$700-1000?

highly doubt it

[rollinrealbig]

if your concerned about ride quality put the stock spring under your seat LMAO :D

[pierrebond]

It all depends on how good the roads are where you drive most. On my 18s where I live my ride quality is pretty much the same as with stock, maybe even a little smoother. Granted pretty much every road here has been repaved in the last 5 years.

[Highhpta]

Alright so I am leaning towards the 18's so if I get the staggered 18x8.5 and 18x9.5 than what is the best tire size that will fit.

[pierrebond]

I would stick with 225 up front to avoid any rubbing issues and probably 255 in back. You could do 235 up front, but again there is the possibility that when you do a full turn it might rub.

[Abuimad]

there are countless threads on this site about making wheels fit, and rolling fenders i suggest you search and find them....just a lil info before you buy your wheels

[MeanC43]

I would definetely go with 19"s man..... dont worry about the ride.... unless the roads you drive on SUCK.... 18's just arent enough..... the 19's fill out the wheel well much better... but you will need to lower it an inch at least. If you get 18's , every time you look at your car you will regret it ... just step up and get the 19's !!!!!!

This is my car and its not lowered yet


http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d36/MeanC43/Picture016.jpg

[Highhpta]

I'm leaning towards these 18's does anybody have any experience with the company or the wheels before.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-STAGGERED-MERCEDES-WHEELS-C-E-CLK-SLK-SL_W0QQitemZ8042433141QQcategoryZ43959QQrdZ1QQcmdZ ViewItem

[MeanC43]

Wouldnt get those wheels... their really deep which results in Bowed out spokes.... Real Brabus wheels arent bowed out like that.... Doesnt look great.... real brabus wheels have about a 1.5 inch lip in the front and a 2.5 to 3 inch lip in the rear.

I'de get these (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/19-MERCEDES-BENZ-AMG-B6-Rims-Wheels-AUDI_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ43959QQitemZ804267 3587QQrdZ1)