Changing from 17" to 18" rim

[raymonya]

Hi, just order a c-class, c180. I would like to upgrade my rim from 17 " to 18" and would like to seek fellow advice ..

1. Any shops to recommend that is willing to take in my so called new rim and tires?

2. How much does my so called rim and tires is worth ?

3. Wat is the price for a new sets of 18" tires, assuming same brand .

Thank you.

[HYM]

Hi Ray! grats on your new ride!

you can find all your answers and more if you look in the exterior and interior styling sub-forums.

have fun!

[Barney]

1. No comment

2. If trade in on day of delivery or next day, with no kerb rash (perfect). About $800-$1000 (depending on shop)

3. 225/40/18. F1A2 $250-260, CSC5 $280-300 (same as OEM Mercedes tyres), CSC3 $250.

[Cklasse]

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[HYM]

HYM's face keep changing......confused liao.

Sir, i promise this will be the last new avatar!

[Odessus]

This avatar is definitely better than the previous one...

[Merceman]

I have not collected my ride yet, but have already chosen my 18s rims and traded in the stock rims. I promised to dirve down to the tyre shop on the first day of car collection for the swap. Most tyre shops quite standard, take in our 17s stock rims/tyres between $800 - $1000.

So if you intend to change rims, better to make your decision and plan before getting your new ride to get the most out of the trade in.

[Wishbone]

Sir, i promise this will be the last new avatar!

Like the last 2 avatars better.

[Seaclass]

3. 225/40/18. F1A2 $250-260, CSC5 $280-300 (same as OEM Mercedes tyres), CSC3 $250.

Those prices are for a set of four right I assume? Cos my previous ride on 20' tyres and they cost thereabouts for Each tyre. Don't know e market price for smaller sizes.

[HYM]

Like the last 2 avatars better.

You are so shallow.

[Barney]

Those prices are for a set of four right I assume? Cos my previous ride on 20' tyres and they cost thereabouts for Each tyre. Don't know e market price for smaller sizes.

It's per tyre bro. I also want if it's for a set of 4

[Seaclass]

Haha ok..TS asks for e price for a set mah...so I thought wow 1 set so cheap??

[raymonya]

Thank you all for the feedback

[miraclefly]

Will changing from 17" to 18" reduces comfort level?

[blackmercs]

Will changing from 17" to 18" reduces comfort level?

Welcome!! U are the 3rd fly. U guys not related rite? Anyway, yes it will reduces the comfort coz the tyres profile gets thinner.

[raymonya]

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I have not collected my ride yet, but have already chosen my 18s rims and traded in the stock rims. I promised to dirve down to the tyre shop on the first day of car collection for the swap. Most tyre shops quite standard, take in our 17s stock rims/tyres between $800 - $1000.

So if you intend to change rims, better to make your decision and plan before getting your new ride to get the most out of the trade in.

I have not collected my ride yet, but have already chosen my 18s rims and traded in the stock rims. I promised to dirve down to the tyre shop on the first day of car collection for the swap. Most tyre shops quite standard, take in our 17s stock rims/tyres between $800 - $1000.

Hi merceman, can i know which shop did u went for the wheels upgrade ? ..how much did you pay for the rim and tires without trade_in ?

[Wishbone]

You are so shallow.

Ya, I am shallow lor,. .. So, what happened to the next episode of the "secrets of the alluring watermelons" and the "invasion of the invisible banana" avatar series???

What can I say, I am a lover of healthy fruits....

[HYM]

Ya, I am shallow lor,. .. So, what happened to the next episode of the "secrets of the alluring watermelons" and the "invasion of the invisible banana" avatar series???

What can I say, I am a lover of healthy fruits....

new sexy avatar just for you, shallow man.

[Wishbone]

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[HYM]

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[johnphua]

This morning went to cnc ubi as my 2 weeks old c250 coupe pull left, thought that it is the same issue as my previous pi w204 by changing the camber bolt. Very very disappointed when the se told me that it is not cover under warranty and have to pay $400plus for the alignment and don't know how much for the four camber bolts JUST BECAUSE I'VE CHANGED STOCK 17" RIM TO 18" AMG RIM FROM OUTSIDE RIM SHOP. WTF...... I told the se since like that, I better get it done at outside workshop. So fellow bros, please take note.

[blackmercs]

Strange!! How come u guys change rim size got so many issues? Care to share the tyres shop. Hayato did not mentioned the tyres shop too.

[johnphua]

Strange!! How come u guys change rim size got so many issues? Care to share the tyres shop. Hayato did not mentioned the tyres shop too.

My case is not tyres shop issue. W204 is like that will slightly pulling left even if it is new from factory. This can be solve by changing four camber bolts if I've not mistaken. just because I've changed to 18" amg rim, they told me no warranty coverage, my se even though ask me to change back to stock 17" rim 1st before sending in then it is under warranty.

[Merceman]

Wheel alignment should solve the problem. But if cnc is charging $400 just for alignment job, it's ridiculous...

[johnphua]

bang table can one.. that's a stupid reason la. changing rim does not affect the camber. was your SE drunk when he/she told you that?!

He told me that the factory camber setting for my c250 coupe with 17" rim is for 17" rim spec. If you changed it to 18" rim, the alignment sure out. Worst part is have to leave the car there 1 whole day which outside workshop can complete within 2 hours. Bang table no use one, small issue better get it done outside than waste time there. Time is precious. Hahaha