changing rims on C240
#11
09-30-2005, 01:34 PM
RE: changing rims on C240
I just put 17 c32 AMG replica wheels on my 01 c240. The space between the wheel and spring did not change. I went with 225 45 17 Nitto Neo Gen's and the ride actually improved over the factory OEM 16's with michelin's on it. It also handles like its on rails now with no rubbing whatsoever. I would recommend going with 17's IMO. Hope this helps.
#13
05-23-2024, 09:07 PM
I. Am running 225/40/18 no rubbing in front shock
hi
I have a 2001 base model C240. I don't know too much about cars and im thinking about changing the rims. I would like to get 18x8 with 225/40/18 on all four corners, but i don't know if it'll fit correctly on the front. I don't know if this is the case with all C240's, but the base of the springs hovers roughly about 1 inch above the tire on the front; my early 90's 300E doesn't have this setup as the springs are completely to the inside of each wheel. I know that 18" with a 40 tire preserves some of the original aspect ratio, but im pretty sure the radius would be a litte bigger. Im afraid that the new rims and tires won't fit under the springs and would rub/not fit at all. Tire rack made the recomendations for my car and i would assume that thier reccomendations would require no adjustment to my suspension or whatever. Is there anyone here that has an idea what im talking about? Any persons here with my generation C240 changed thier rims and could give me a clue as to what is going on in the front? I'm pretty clueless about this. Thanks!
I have a 2001 base model C240. I don't know too much about cars and im thinking about changing the rims. I would like to get 18x8 with 225/40/18 on all four corners, but i don't know if it'll fit correctly on the front. I don't know if this is the case with all C240's, but the base of the springs hovers roughly about 1 inch above the tire on the front; my early 90's 300E doesn't have this setup as the springs are completely to the inside of each wheel. I know that 18" with a 40 tire preserves some of the original aspect ratio, but im pretty sure the radius would be a litte bigger. Im afraid that the new rims and tires won't fit under the springs and would rub/not fit at all. Tire rack made the recomendations for my car and i would assume that thier reccomendations would require no adjustment to my suspension or whatever. Is there anyone here that has an idea what im talking about? Any persons here with my generation C240 changed thier rims and could give me a clue as to what is going on in the front? I'm pretty clueless about this. Thanks!
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