Suitable rim specs for C180 W204

[Guest relagsingh]

Hi guys,

Basically I'm intending to switch to 18 inchers. Had a few designs and choices in mind liao. Now here comes the big BUT...

I've been trying to get info from almost every website that I've visited but can't seem to get the confirmation that I want.

Tried looking up here also but to no avail.

Hence I decided to ask u bros(experts:bounce:) here about the following:

1) My ride comes with the 17" multispokes, but what is the width and offset? Is the pcd 112? Just to REALLY confirm?

2) So what will be the suitable specs for 18?:

- Width?

- Offset?

- Tyre size?

- If some recommend staggered setup, what will the the specs?

3) Any improvement in handling for staggered setup other than looks?

Pls advice bros...

Many thanks in advance :bounce::bounce:

[Guest lightning]

i m no expert but can share what i hv done to my C200 (W204)...

1. correct, pcd is 112

2. i m on 18" staggered, tyres size front 225/40/18 & rear 255/35/18. if not mistaken the offset around 50 +/-

3. not so much on look...you can't really tell from side profile, maybe from behind...staggered definitely improve handling....

hope it helps...cheers :whistle:

[Guest Raskie]

PCD=112

For Normal Setup

18" Front/Rear:

8J x 18

Offset50

225/40/18

For Staggered Setup

18" Front:

8J x 18

Offset50

225/40/18

18" Rear:

8.5J x 18

Offset54

255/35/18

For staggered, you have a little less choice when swapping tires esp when one puncture.

[Guest relagsingh]

lightning wrote:

i m no expert but can share what i hv done to my C200 (W204)...

1. correct, pcd is 112

2. i m on 18" staggered, tyres size front 225/40/18 & rear 255/35/18. if not mistaken the offset around 50 +/-

3. not so much on look...you can't really tell from side profile, maybe from behind...staggered definitely improve handling....

hope it helps...cheers :whistle:

I see...

Can I know what is your rim width? is your 50+/- offset the same for all 4 wheels?

Thanks for replying :becky:

[Guest relagsingh]

Raskie wrote:

PCD=112

For Normal Setup

18" Front/Rear:

8J x 18

Offset50

225/40/18

For Staggered Setup

18" Front:

8J x 18

Offset50

225/40/18

18" Rear:

8.5J x 18

Offset54

255/35/18

For staggered, you have a little less choice when swapping tires esp when one puncture.

yeah thats what I'm worried abt too. if u gain some u'll lose some :sad:

thanks for the reply. :bounce:

[Guest vincemerz]

Stay stock bro. 17 inch 5 twin spoke rim will be still classic after ten years! merc engineers would have done the best fit

[Guest relagsingh]

vincemerz wrote:

Stay stock bro. 17 inch 5 twin spoke rim will be still classic after ten years! merc engineers would have done the best fit

Mine is the multi-spokes leh. So when u collecting?

[Guest mile]

relagsingh wrote:

Mine is the multi-spokes leh. So when u collecting?

When are you collecting yours? Finally got your COE huh? Lucky you... got your COE at such high premium.

[Guest kepiting1sg]

Bro,

Make sure the rims centre bore is 66.6mm.

Sometimes rim centre bore can be 57.1mm.

So dun get the wrong one.

IMHO,

225/40/18 all round will be good enough.

Going down to 255/35/18 will see not much

diff in tyre wall height.

Broader tyres also mean U pay more for tyres & comparatively

higher fuel consumption.

Staggered looks good but cannot rotate tyres.

It's ok for staggered U will likely change the front tyres earlier.

If U want better handling, good to consider adding on coil overs & ARBs

Rp 1 worth!:becky:

relagsingh wrote:

Hi guys,

Basically I'm intending to switch to 18 inchers. Had a few designs and choices in mind liao. Now here comes the big BUT...

I've been trying to get info from almost every website that I've visited but can't seem to get the confirmation that I want.

Tried looking up here also but to no avail.

Hence I decided to ask u bros(experts:bounce:) here about the following:

1) My ride comes with the 17" multispokes, but what is the width and offset? Is the pcd 112? Just to REALLY confirm?

2) So what will be the suitable specs for 18?:

- Width?

- Offset?

- Tyre size?

- If some recommend staggered setup, what will the the specs?

3) Any improvement in handling for staggered setup other than looks?

Pls advice bros...

Many thanks in advance :bounce::bounce:

[Guest vincemerz]

mile wrote:

When are you collecting yours? Finally got your COE huh? Lucky you... got your COE at such high premium.

collected today!!!!! ;>>>>>>>

sibei nice to drive !!!!

[Guest relagsingh]

mile wrote:

When are you collecting yours? Finally got your COE huh? Lucky you... got your COE at such high premium.

yeah man... can say well worth the wait.

if no hiccups, should be collecting on good friday. :bounce:

[Guest relagsingh]

vincemerz wrote:

collected today!!!!! ;>>>>>>>

sibei nice to drive !!!!

wow. yr SE very efficient. one week after bid can collect liao.

enjoy.

[Guest mile]

Wow!! great.... seems everyone will be getting their ride.

Really heng that we all bought earlier....

[Guest power69]

Pls advise if BBS CK rims -18" are fine for our W204?

They had offset at 45 only and can they fit?

[Guest xtrocious]

relagsingh wrote:

Hi guys,

Basically I'm intending to switch to 18 inchers. Had a few designs and choices in mind liao. Now here comes the big BUT...

I've been trying to get info from almost every website that I've visited but can't seem to get the confirmation that I want.

Tried looking up here also but to no avail.

Hence I decided to ask u bros(experts:bounce:) here about the following:

1) My ride comes with the 17" multispokes, but what is the width and offset? Is the pcd 112? Just to REALLY confirm?

2) So what will be the suitable specs for 18?:

- Width?

- Offset?

- Tyre size?

- If some recommend staggered setup, what will the the specs?

3) Any improvement in handling for staggered setup other than looks?

Pls advice bros...

Many thanks in advance :bounce::bounce:

Get the Pulaha setup lor...hahah

You saw my pixs over at SGCARFORUM right?

[Guest relagsingh]

xtrocious wrote:

Get the Pulaha setup lor...hahah

You saw my pixs over at SGCARFORUM right?

yeap. saw it. quite nice! pulaha is same size for fr and bk axles right?

18 x 7.5 ET47? :bounce:

[Guest calvintcc]

I'm using the 18" AMG styling VI Titanium Grey with csc 3 225/40 front and 255/40 rear. It handles nicely but it takes a fuel penalty. I used to get about mid 12 km/L now I only average 10 km/L

[Guest xtrocious]

relagsingh wrote:

yeap. saw it. quite nice! pulaha is same size for fr and bk axles right?

18 x 7.5 ET47? :bounce:

Nope, it's staggered

7.5 x 18 and 8.5 x 18

Tyre sizes are 225/40/18 and 245/35/18

[Guest xtrocious]

calvintcc wrote:

I'm using the 18" AMG styling VI Titanium Grey with csc 3 225/40 front and 255/40 rear. It handles nicely but it takes a fuel penalty. I used to get about mid 12 km/L now I only average 10 km/L

Hmm...my Pulaha rims only give me 8.5km/l max (must be the route I am taking blah)

[Guest relagsingh]

xtrocious wrote:

Hmm...my Pulaha rims only give me 8.5km/l max (must be the route I am taking blah)

fwah... 8.5....

so wat r yr rim offset(s)? :bounce:

[Guest xtrocious]

relagsingh wrote:

fwah... 8.5....

so wat r yr rim offset(s)? :bounce:

Erm, what's rim offset? hahah

I am a complete noob when it comes to rims and tyres...

Anyway, the specs for the Pulaha are as follows:

7.5 x 18 and 8.5 x 18

Tyre sizes are 225/40/18 and 245/35/18

[Guest lightning]

xtrocious wrote:

Erm, what's rim offset? hahah

I am a complete noob when it comes to rims and tyres...

Anyway, the specs for the Pulaha are as follows:

7.5 x 18 and 8.5 x 18

Tyre sizes are 225/40/18 and 245/35/18

Hope this might help...:whistle:

So offset for front is 47 & rear 54/58

[Guest relagsingh]

lightning wrote:

Hope this might help...:whistle:

So offset for front is 47 & rear 54/58

Heh. then i guess his is F 47 R 54 :bounce:

thanks bro!

[Guest calvintcc]

xtrocious wrote:

Hmm...my Pulaha rims only give me 8.5km/l max (must be the route I am taking blah)

wow 8.5km/l i think the STI also not that hifh. perhaps you like the power so much you dont realise that your stepping harder.