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dubber350 · 06-26-2009, 05:27 AM

I have been looking for some new wheels. Is there anything I need to be aware of before I get them. Ie offset, size of wheel and tire sizes? I would like to go with a 19inch staggered setup. How is the ride with a 19inch wheel? I have only had 18inch wheels and no problems thus far. I know I will need to get some new wheel sensors because I will be switching between summer and winter tires.

I am also going to be getting some winter tires and summer tires. Does anyone have any recommendations?

I drive a 08 c300 sport 4 matic.

Thanks for your input.

Bunkx9 · 06-27-2009, 10:03 AM

I run the 19x8.5 in front, and 19x9 rear. they ride great, look great, track down my pics on here under "pics of the c" i believe.. offset is 42 or something like that. not 100 percent though...

AZN_C300 · 06-28-2009, 10:38 AM

you want to run staggered setup on a 4matic?

dubber350 · 06-29-2009, 05:07 PM

I have the factory staggered wheels now. Is it a bad thing to run staggered wheels on a 4matic?

I wanted 19 inch vossen wheels but for me the $1,550 price per wheel was a bit steep.

AZN_C300 · 06-29-2009, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dubber350

I have the factory staggered wheels now. Is it a bad thing to run staggered wheels on a 4matic?

I wanted 19 inch vossen wheels but for me the $1,550 price per wheel was a bit steep.

ok, not US spec then that's fine. You're going to spend $3-6k for custom forged wheels. If you wanted something cheaper, you could try some of the quality reps out there. Monarchs, VMRs, Forgestar, MRRs, etc

dubber350 · 06-29-2009, 08:28 PM

Alright then I will look into that.

My car is a us spec vehicle? Are the wheel not? I am new at this.

AZN_C300 · 06-30-2009, 11:28 AM

US spec 4-matics aren't staggered, but I know some who run staggered setup anyways. Just make sure they don't rotate your tires as dealerships will usually automatically assume you're not running staggered cause it's 4matic.

redfox302 · 06-30-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by AZN_C300

US spec 4-matics aren't staggered, but I know some who run staggered setup anyways. Just make sure they don't rotate your tires as dealerships will usually automatically assume you're not running staggered cause it's 4matic.

How do you know if your 4matic is staggered or not? and what do you mean by US spec? Thanks.

AZN_C300 · 06-30-2009, 09:17 PM

US spec = cars bought through US dealers

dubber350 · 07-02-2009, 05:43 AM

The car I have is US Spec and I also have a 2009 c300 loaner from the dealership and the wheels are the same staggered size. The car is also a sport. Pretty much the exact same car as I have.

I don't understand what you mean.

Anyone else have staggered factory wheels on their 4matic?