Can I use W203 rims on my W209?

[Gollom]

Both cars have the same staggered tyre set-up and are of the same year

Mercedes C Class W203 00 - 07 16 Inch Alloy Wheels staggered 205 55 16 5 x112pcd. 2 x 205 55 16 tyres 2 x 215 55 16 inch rear tyres

 

[Gollom]

Anybody? Cheers

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

They’re fundamentally the same car so there ought not be any problems. It’s the offset measurement (“ET” followed by a number) which is what will likely cause any problems upon fitting.

Do you know the offset of your current and target wheels? If not can you post a photo as we maybe able to look up the offset based upon the photo.

 

[Gollom]

They’re fundamentally the same car so there ought not be any problems. It’s the offset measurement (“ET” followed by a number) which is what will likely cause any problems upon fitting.

Do you know the offset of your current and target wheels? If not can you post a photo as we maybe able to look up the offset based upon the photo.

Thanks. Pretty sure they are both 37

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Thanks. Pretty sure they are both 37

If they’re the same offset then they should fit a treat. Are the tyres the same size as you have on now?

 

[Gollom]

If they’re the same offset then they should fit a treat. Are the tyres the same size as you have on now?

Rears are 215/50 - my tyres are 225/55 so from what I have read they will be fine apart from a very small speedo inaccuracy

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Rears are 215/50 - my tyres are 225/55 so from what I have read they will be fine apart from a very small speedo inaccuracy

Do you know front/rear tyre sizes for both sets of wheels?

 

[Gollom]

Do you know front/rear tyre sizes for both sets of wheels?

I'll be using the existing front tyres (205/55) from the CLK. Got it wrong earlier - CLK existing rears are 225/50 and I be putting 215/55 on which as said earlier I think are fine? (apart from minor speedo inaccuracy)

Many thanks

 

[m80]

I think you might find the 203 is on 12mm bolts, while later models went up to 14,mm.
Certainly worth checking out.

 

[merc85]

12MM ON MY (54) CLK

 

[poormansporsche]

Only thing to watch out with the clk is the fat stickie out calipers. Some low brow OEM w203 wheels do not clear them

 

[slipons]

Here is a link to a good wheel spec website Search by car make - Wheelfitment.eu - PCD, Offset, Center Bore, mounting and tire size data