Mine were 19x9.5 rear w/ an et40 offset and I used a H&R 10mm spacer on each side. Here are 2 pics of my car from the rear and down the side. i think the offset worked out nicely.
So, I would suggest you getting 2 H&R hubcentric spacers at 5mm, a 5mm spacer for each side. They're 50 bucks a pair on h&r's website (hrsprings.com). The ones on ebay seem ghetto to me. I don't think you'll even have to get longer bolts for the 5mm spacers. probably just stick em in. I think wider than 5 might be a little much. Mine looks perfect w/ 40 offset and 10 mm spacer. Slightly aggressive, but not over the top
thats exactly what i want too - are you sure the 5mm would be enough beacuse it seems such a small spacer but you have more experience so i guessing ill go for it. you think 10mm would be far too much right?
i've just got off the phone to a guy that specialises in spacers over here and he advises not to go for the 5 mm as it is not very good and says to go for the 10mm hub-centric spacers - and of course get new bolts. would this stick the wheels out too much or would it look alright?
Well, i dont think the 10 would be way too much. after all, think about how much difference there is between 5 and 10 mm. That's like half your pinky nail. So it shouldn't be a big deal to use 10. might even look better. if you want it to be significant, go w/ 10. The 5 will make little difference.
okay, i've finally decided- going to go for the AMG rear bumper and sideskirts with a carlsson lip front spoiler for a little bit more of an aggressive look. Do you guys think this will flow?
yeh i was considering that also - you said the fitment was good and that was my only concern. I will be getting the kit in a bout a months time so I will let you know - can i can order from you?