W203/CL203 OEM MB & AMG Wheel Thread - All you want to know

01-24-2002, 03:24 PM

Found this pic today

and the link below allows you to put various AMG wheels on the C sedan.

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shtatc · 01-24-2002, 05:24 PM

I am not sure if I like the new C32 wheels on the C-Coupe...I bought them for my C240 sedan(which I like)...I prefer the Brabus Type VI on the C-Coupe....or maybe it will be things to come...C23 AMG? ....hey they have the C-wagon AMG in Europe already...so, what's next?

01-24-2002, 05:30 PM

I don't really care for them either, glad I didn't make that decision. But the wagon looks bad ass. I want one.

young · 01-30-2002, 07:01 PM

Februrary issue of Mercedes Enthusiast has a nice article on the SL55 (my next car

), and an interesting paragraph:

<b>"You can have 19-inch AMG five-spoke wheels as an option (for SL55)," Tobias (Tobias Moers, Head of Large Scale Model Series at Mercedes-AMG) tells us, "but while they may look more aggressive to some eyes, they do begin to introduce a touch of tramlining on bumpy, cambered roads."
(my edit/correction?)
"This is the reason we used 17 and not 18-inch wheels on the C32 AMG," Domingos (Domingos Piedade, Joint Managing Director, Mercedes-AMG). "Although we are the high-performance and you could say 'fun' division of Mercedes-Benz, we still have to make cars to suit a wide variety of tastes. But if you want a more extreme and tightly-focused car, we can do that for you through our 'special wishes' department."

Explaining the tyre choice for the SL55, Tobias continues: "Although we favour the Dunlop SP9000 on our bigger cars like the S55 and the CL55 AMG, we settled on the Pirelli P-Zero Assimetrico and Michelin Pilot Sport for the more sporty SL55. Both work very well, but the Pirelli just has the edge for handling, the Michelins for comfort."</b>

any typos introduced are mine...

Boo2 · 01-30-2002, 09:39 PM

I still say they should have had an 18" option. They would have made alot more money!

vinmanc32 · 01-30-2002, 09:53 PM

they are saying they do have the 18" or better. They just dont offer it or the dealers are not savy enough, to get them for us. We all know that AMG does almost anything for European customers.. thats where they made their marque. Im not convinced that for a price, you cant get some options here.

greg230 · 01-30-2002, 11:19 PM

money talks... if your willing to pay for it, they will make it.

my dealership said they would be more then willing to get a designo interior for the coupe, at the low low cost of 18k extra

yea 18k.

greg

bagwell · 01-31-2002, 01:55 PM

if the C32 came with 18's, people would want 19's !!!!

can't make everone happy....!!

Harris · 01-31-2002, 05:26 PM

Brabus, Carlsson, Lorinser will lose quite a bit of business!....
Haha...just kidding!

ADOLFO · 02-08-2002, 09:08 PM

THANKS FOR THE INFO

John W. · 02-09-2002, 06:00 AM

35mm

lee2375 · 02-11-2002, 03:35 PM

Check the wheels forum for more info.

peter@wheelexperts.com

Harris · 02-11-2002, 05:58 PM

Peter, you've got mail. Pls send me a reply to admin@mercedesbenzamg.com

Thanks a lot!

Harris · 02-11-2002, 07:33 PM

Peter, just replied yr e-mail....have you received it?

Rainers · 02-14-2002, 11:02 PM

Wheels are:
Silver finish
Size 16x7
Bolt pattern 5-112
Off-set 37

bagwell · 02-15-2002, 10:22 AM

offset is definitely ET 37 not 35

atsang311 · 02-16-2002, 01:42 AM

Just read the operator's manual.
100% sure it is 37mm

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BigDaddyPR · 02-20-2002, 09:57 PM

I bought new 17' wheels and i dont know if i need to lower the car.... what do i need to lower it besides the h&r springs???is it worth lowering it?thanks again!

sal · 02-20-2002, 10:01 PM

No you don't have to cuz the C7's are 17's, and if you decide to lower it do the whole thing struts springs everything. Congrats on the wheels, and if you get a chance post some pics.

Harris · 02-21-2002, 01:21 AM

No.

17" wheels are not big for the car. IMO, it will look worse if you lower it. You should at least put 18" before start thinking of lowering it.

shtatc · 02-21-2002, 07:54 AM

I put 17" wheels on my C240 and think they look fine without lowering the car. It also depends on the reason you want to lower the car...stiffen up your suspension or just to get rid of some of the gap between the tire and wheel well? If I decide to lower my car, I would change the shock/spring assembly, not just the springs...like the H&R cup kit....they claim it lowers the car 2".

BrabusCClass · 02-21-2002, 10:32 AM

How do you like your handling? If it feels a bit lofty I would lower it. I personally like to lower cars because I like to corner hard. But then again thats just me.

benzy230 · 02-21-2002, 10:50 AM

lower it......

Donn · 02-21-2002, 11:19 PM

Has anyone had a chance to compare the ride-17's vs. 16's?
I hear that the optional 17's give you better handling but do they
also give you a rougher ride? Is there any difference in tire
pavement noise between the two?

Thanks in advance for helping me in making informed decisions.

gab · 02-21-2002, 11:53 PM

i can let u test drive my C7 if u were a girl

01-24-2002, 05:24 PM	#2
shtatc Super Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Oro Valley, AZ Posts: 572 Drives: 2001 C240 6spd	I am not sure if I like the new C32 wheels on the C-Coupe...I bought them for my C240 sedan(which I like)...I prefer the Brabus Type VI on the C-Coupe....or maybe it will be things to come...C23 AMG? ....hey they have the C-wagon AMG in Europe already...so, what's next? __________________ 2001 C240/White/6Spd/C1-Charcoal/MultifunctionDriversSeat/AMGSplitSpokeWheels/CD-changer/Stongard

01-30-2002, 07:01 PM	#4
young MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Earth Posts: 3,600 Drives: C-Sportcoupe; 230K	why C32s have 17" wheels Februrary issue of Mercedes Enthusiast has a nice article on the SL55 (my next car ), and an interesting paragraph: <b>"You can have 19-inch AMG five-spoke wheels as an option (for SL55)," Tobias (Tobias Moers, Head of Large Scale Model Series at Mercedes-AMG) tells us, "but while they may look more aggressive to some eyes, they do begin to introduce a touch of tramlining on bumpy, cambered roads." (my edit/correction?) "This is the reason we used 17 and not 18-inch wheels on the C32 AMG," Domingos (Domingos Piedade, Joint Managing Director, Mercedes-AMG). "Although we are the high-performance and you could say 'fun' division of Mercedes-Benz, we still have to make cars to suit a wide variety of tastes. But if you want a more extreme and tightly-focused car, we can do that for you through our 'special wishes' department." Explaining the tyre choice for the SL55, Tobias continues: "Although we favour the Dunlop SP9000 on our bigger cars like the S55 and the CL55 AMG, we settled on the Pirelli P-Zero Assimetrico and Michelin Pilot Sport for the more sporty SL55. Both work very well, but the Pirelli just has the edge for handling, the Michelins for comfort."</b> any typos introduced are mine... __________________ Y O U N G Last edited by young; 01-30-2002 at 09:42 PM.

01-30-2002, 09:39 PM	#5
Boo2 Super Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago Posts: 713 Drives: C32 AMG	I still say they should have had an 18" option. They would have made alot more money! __________________ -------------- Range Rover

01-30-2002, 09:53 PM	#6
vinmanc32 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NYC Posts: 487 Drives: C32 AMG, Volvo S80T6	if you read between the lines.. they are saying they do have the 18" or better. They just dont offer it or the dealers are not savy enough, to get them for us. We all know that AMG does almost anything for European customers.. thats where they made their marque. Im not convinced that for a price, you cant get some options here. __________________ 2002 C AMG Br. Silver, Xenon

01-30-2002, 11:19 PM	#7
greg230 Super Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: bucks county Posts: 579 Drives: black on black 2k2-230k auto/c1/c5/c7/k2c/COMAND/TELEAID/Stage II HIDS	money talks... if your willing to pay for it, they will make it. my dealership said they would be more then willing to get a designo interior for the coupe, at the low low cost of 18k extra yea 18k. greg __________________ Greg "the butt munch" MB 230 coupe \|black on black auto, c1, c5, c7, k2c, COMAND, Teleaid, Stage II HIDS, Clear Side Markers, CF plate frame Acura GSR \|green retired

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01-24-2002, 05:30 PM	#3
benzomonterey Guest Posts: n/a	I don't really care for them either, glad I didn't make that decision. But the wagon looks bad ass. I want one.

01-31-2002, 01:55 PM	#8
bagwell MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Houston,TX-moving to The Woodlands,TX SOON!!! Posts: 2,037 Drives: Toyota Tacoma & Lexus IS250	if the C32 came with 18's, people would want 19's !!!! can't make everone happy....!! __________________ 2006 Lexus IS250 2002 Toyota Tacoma 2004 Corvette coupe-SOLD! 2001 MB C320 BIX/Euro COMAND/C32 wheels-SOLD!

01-31-2002, 05:26 PM	#9
Harris MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 4,439	if they've 18" on a C32....then Brabus, Carlsson, Lorinser will lose quite a bit of business!.... Haha...just kidding!

02-08-2002, 09:08 PM	#10
ADOLFO Almost a Member! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: WNY Posts: 64 Drives: E320	Need Offset For C-320 2001 Rims THANKS FOR THE INFO

02-09-2002, 06:00 AM	#11
John W. Newbie Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1 Drives: c320	offset of w203 35mm

02-11-2002, 03:35 PM	#12
lee2375 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,629 Drives: 07 CL550 BRABUS, 06 Range Rover Sport Supercharged, 07 911 Turbo	AMG 2pc 203/215 (styling III) 18" wheel arriving soon Check the wheels forum for more info. peter@wheelexperts.com

02-11-2002, 05:58 PM	#13
Harris MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 4,439	Peter, you've got mail. Pls send me a reply to admin@mercedesbenzamg.com Thanks a lot!

02-11-2002, 07:33 PM	#14
Harris MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 4,439	Peter, just replied yr e-mail....have you received it?

02-14-2002, 11:02 PM	#15
Rainers Almost a Member! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Minneapolis/ St Paul Posts: 29	Wheels are: Silver finish Size 16x7 Bolt pattern 5-112 Off-set 37

02-15-2002, 10:22 AM	#16
bagwell MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Houston,TX-moving to The Woodlands,TX SOON!!! Posts: 2,037 Drives: Toyota Tacoma & Lexus IS250	offset is definitely ET 37 not 35 __________________ 2006 Lexus IS250 2002 Toyota Tacoma 2004 Corvette coupe-SOLD! 2001 MB C320 BIX/Euro COMAND/C32 wheels-SOLD!

02-16-2002, 01:42 AM	#17
atsang311 Almost a Member! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 36 Drives: 06 ML350; 05 Infiniti G35 Coupe	Just read the operator's manual. 100% sure it is 37mm __________________ 2001 C320 Brilliant Silver/C2/C6/Xenon/CD Changer/Chrome Headlight Ring/Painted Bumper Len

02-20-2002, 09:57 PM	#18
BigDaddyPR Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 106 Drives: C230 Coupe Kompressor	do i need to lower my car after putting on new 17 wheels? I bought new 17' wheels and i dont know if i need to lower the car.... what do i need to lower it besides the h&r springs???is it worth lowering it?thanks again!

02-20-2002, 10:01 PM	#19
sal Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Miami Posts: 191 Drives: 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser	No you don't have to cuz the C7's are 17's, and if you decide to lower it do the whole thing struts springs everything. Congrats on the wheels, and if you get a chance post some pics. __________________ 2002 C230K Brilliant Silver C1,C7,6spd - :D Just another day in the life of a Mercedes owner....Life is good!

02-21-2002, 01:21 AM	#20
Harris MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 4,439	No. 17" wheels are not big for the car. IMO, it will look worse if you lower it. You should at least put 18" before start thinking of lowering it.

02-21-2002, 07:54 AM	#21
shtatc Super Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Oro Valley, AZ Posts: 572 Drives: 2001 C240 6spd	I put 17" wheels on my C240 and think they look fine without lowering the car. It also depends on the reason you want to lower the car...stiffen up your suspension or just to get rid of some of the gap between the tire and wheel well? If I decide to lower my car, I would change the shock/spring assembly, not just the springs...like the H&R cup kit....they claim it lowers the car 2". __________________ 2001 C240/White/6Spd/C1-Charcoal/MultifunctionDriversSeat/AMGSplitSpokeWheels/CD-changer/Stongard

02-21-2002, 10:32 AM	#22
BrabusCClass MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,852 Drives: 1999 C43 AMG	How do you like your handling? If it feels a bit lofty I would lower it. I personally like to lower cars because I like to corner hard. But then again thats just me. __________________ Lexus SC300 Porsche Boxster GT3 RS Kleemann C24k (sold)

02-21-2002, 10:50 AM	#23
benzy230 Super Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 602	lower it...... __________________ "I wish my car was as fast as you think yours is"

02-21-2002, 11:19 PM	#24
Donn Almost a Member! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Campbell, CA Posts: 34	Do you get a rougher ride with C7 17's vs. Standard 16's? Has anyone had a chance to compare the ride-17's vs. 16's? I hear that the optional 17's give you better handling but do they also give you a rougher ride? Is there any difference in tire pavement noise between the two? Thanks in advance for helping me in making informed decisions. __________________ C230K Bordeaux Red-Oyster leather, Auto, C5, C1.

02-21-2002, 11:53 PM	#25
gab Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 450	i can let u test drive my C7 if u were a girl

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