Just bought these... want to know what you all thought

[Adam230K]

I bought these genuine brabus 18" alloys to go on my C-class, aparently they will fit right on, but i'm not 100% sure. i got them for 500 without any tyres.

Any thoughts, advice would be much appreciated.

I'm really happy with these wheels!

 

[verytalldave]

Normally the biggest rims for a W202 is 17". So you will need to fit very low profile tyres which will give you a harsh ride.
They do look good though...............

 

[gina2201]

Are they going on a w202? (going on the sig.)

If so, I think they will look cool!

 

[Inkyskin]

They look good, however if they are going on a w202 I'm not sure - you'll have to post pics of them when fitted

 

[gina2201]

I think I have seen photos of 202's with these or similar wheels on, (tend to be on American MB clubs) and they did look good, providing car is low enough!

 

[Adam230K]

My 17's at the moment grind on full lock against the wheel arch, but its such a faint sound i cant even hear it.

Will these need spacers? or anything of the sort? Also i think 255/35/18 tyres go on these? or 245/35/18?

not sure! but i'm really happy !

 

[gina2201]

I'm not sure, I had 18's on my c230k and it rubbed ever so slightly on the front arch liner but new tyres sorted that, and needed spacers on the rear....and needed new bolts

(pics below)

 

[Adam230K]

Can you tell me what size tyres you got? and also why would you need spacers on the rear? dont they fit without? and why new bolts?! tell me tell me!!!

 

[C240Sport97]

those are cool wheels ..

 

[BlackC55]

I have 19"s on mine and lowered 40mm too. I have had them rub once when I was doing an Italian tune up.

 

[BlackC55]

19"s

 

[Alps]

Ive got 18`s on mine, ride is pretty good.

Biggest tyres you can put on without rubbing issues is 225/40/18 front & 255/35/18 rear, that is o a monoII setup, depends also on the offset of the wheels in question.

Normally the biggest rims for a W202 is 17". So you will need to fit very low profile tyres which will give you a harsh ride.
They do look good though...............

 

[gina2201]

Can you tell me what size tyres you got? and also why would you need spacers on the rear? dont they fit without? and why new bolts?! tell me tell me!!!

Cannot quite remember (sold the car a year ago now) but something like 235/40/18 all round. Spacers needed on rear as sat too far in and needed new bolts as original MB bolts were too long with the new wheels so had to source slight shorter ones (£20 set?) I'll see if I can dig up an old thread to double check tyre size...

Here's my old threads: (might be of some use,then again, may not!)
http://mbclub.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=36049

http://mbclub.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=36230

 

[Adam230K]

more pics:

i got everything with it, bolts spacers etc.

 

[BlackC55]

mmmmm I do like them

 

[oldcro]

Look great and ideal for drag-racing, no corners.:bannana:

Only joking.

 

[Defiant]

Nice antler spokes.
I replaced my stock 17" wheels with 16". Better ride, cheaper donuts. I'll take the slight handling hit, it's more like what I've always been used to. I seem to be able to herd it around the curves just fine.

 

[The G.F.P]

nice but when i recently bought new wheels i was in 2 minds wether to pay the £1,000 i did for wheels that might be on another merc

so i decided that for that kind of money i wanted my wheels to stand out and that they do

50% love em & 50% hate them

weird

then again anything brabus is for me the best a mec can be

 

[Adam230K]

Thanks all for the comments but i have a question now. I have 5mm spacers that came with it, bolts etc, but i dont know how to find out where they go. By the way the offset is 35 (dont know what that means) but i'm not sure if i should put spacers all round or just on the front.

 

[Adam230K]

Bump! (Can i just get them fitted anywhere?)