i prefer 17s since i can afford to lower it more than i would be able to with 18s and still have a good ride quality
i want to put new rims on my c280. i have 15 in rims on it right now and i want to put low profiles on and need some advice
i prefer 17s since i can afford to lower it more than i would be able to with 18s and still have a good ride quality
I drove a C280 with stock 15"s for 13 years and it rode like a dream. Handling was ok. I now have a 99 C43 with the best 18" AMG rims money can buy (2 piece, staggered, 8.5" wide in front, 10" wide in rear). The damn thing is autocross ready, but the ride is just unbearable. I can't stand it.
But the biggest let-down is something most people don't consider: weight/size. These rims are heavy and the tires they require are even heavier. Couple that with the fact that the overall circumference of wheel+tire has also been increased, then you're dealing with a detectable drop in horsepower reaching the ground. Engine is still putting out the same, obviously. But the wheels are causing a drop in how much of it actually makes it to the road. At cruising speeds, you see a slight increase in mpg, but during acceleration you're sucking more gas and losing some performance: a lose/lose situation. Did I mention the ride is just awful? In case I didn't mention the ride quality, it's awful. The ride quality is embarrasingly awful. I have to warn people who ride in my car now: "Sorry about the bumpy ride, it's this stiff suspension and oversized rims."
94 C280, 250k miles, 1999-2011 (gone, never forgotten)
CURRENT:
744 Silver 99 C43 AMG, 260k miles, 2011-
040 Black 98 C43 AMG, 190k miles, 2013-
I'd go with 17's with a non-staggered set up. Aside from everything that Sulaco pointed out, tires for 18" wheels are typically expensive and not worth the dollar.
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so im better of getting 17 thanks guys any ideas on what kind whats a better deal since i dont really feel like dropping 2000 grand for wheels/tires
i had both 17s and 18s... its up to you... currently running 18s on an almost daily driven w202... i have a third set im refinishing right now in 18s...
There are plenty of choices out there. If you're going for the AMG style rims, you can always find monoblocks on craigslist ( and knock-offs ). If you like the aftermarket stuff, try tirerack.com - you can always order tires and get them mounted and balanced for free.
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i guess il just get the real stuff if im putting money in to rims and wheels
AMG Monos aren't what I would call light wheels. If you worried about performance I would get 17s. If looks are more important then 18s. You can get the perfect look of a filled wheel arch without that silly tuck with 18s and a mild drop. Very classy looking IMO. If performance is the primary concern go with lighter aftermarket 17s like Enkei RFP01s, they are the go to track wheel.
Completely mad.
'99 C230K, intake and exhaust more on the way.
'86 MKIV Escort RS Turbo, stock for now, chip and more boost on the way
'75 Fiat 124 Spider, koni shocks, bigger carb and drilled/slotted brakes
to tune and hoon the mbz master race.
I had monsterblocks on my C230K. Big + for style, and mileage, but yes, the rims are heavier and cuase the engine to work harder. Lighter rims is the way to go for performance, but, I am too much in love with AMG monoblocks to not get them.
My W202 2000 C230 Kompressor
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They do look great. I wish someone made a nice aftermarket copy that was lightweight.
Completely mad.
'99 C230K, intake and exhaust more on the way.
'86 MKIV Escort RS Turbo, stock for now, chip and more boost on the way
'75 Fiat 124 Spider, koni shocks, bigger carb and drilled/slotted brakes
to tune and hoon the mbz master race.
i run 18s...18x8.5 and 18x10s...17s look ok on some cars and some wheels...all depends on what your going for. If i had 17s my front reiger would scrap so bad once i lower my car
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