C class wheels?

[Sylar]

Hi all. I picked up a new to me 2006 w203 180k last week. I wasnt shopping for a Merc at the time and had planned on an Audi or BMW 3 something....

Anyhow, by chance i stumbled across the C class, only having 41k on the clock made me look at it twice..... it feels like a new car to drive, no wear inside at all, 9.5 outside, an extremely clean car for its age.

What i have noticed are the wheels on my Merc are perhaps out of place, there in very good condition with no kerb marks at all. Its just that they are different to all the other w203's ive seen? I see these cars all over now im driving one (always happens) but they all have different wheels to mine.

Does anyone know what there off? Or were they some sort of a "option" when purchased new?

Thanks in advance

 

[John Laidlaw]

Yeah, funny how it happens when you get something , having never noticed the same before then see them everywhere!
Anyway, those wheels don't look Mercedes original to me to be honest...look nice though. Originals will have an 'A....' stamped on somewhere if it's important to you.
The rear looks a bit low by the way...unless you're on a slight slope there or the boots full!

 

[umblecumbuz]

Look very much like the wheels off an R171.
Either that, or they're after-market.

Have had several 203's. Great cars.
My personal take on those wheels? They don't suit the car. Others will have different views of course.

 

[Craiglxviii]

Aftermarket to me!

 

[Sylar]

Look very much like the wheels off an R171.
Either that, or they're after-market.

Have had several 203's. Great cars.
My personal take on those wheels? They don't suit the car. Others will have different views of course.

Im not over keen on them, there round and have new rubber on them, functional perfect..... but i think once the tyres have worn i may be tempted to go shopping

 

[Sylar]

It is pa

Yeah, funny how it happens when you get something , having never noticed the same before then see them everywhere!
Anyway, those wheels don't look Mercedes original to me to be honest...look nice though. Originals will have an 'A....' stamped on somewhere if it's important to you.
The rear looks a bit low by the way...unless you're on a slight slope there or the boots full!

It is on a slope there.....

 

[JBell]

Terrible wheels for that car, needs a nice flat face AMG in 17"

 

[EXMERCTECH]

Definitely not Genuine Mercedes wheels.
They do not have the five holes near the wheel bolts to accept the Tracking Equipment.

Doubt they even got Mercedes part numbers on the back of the wheel spokes.

 

[Wighty]

eBay always have a good selection of wheels second hand .

 

[Sylar]

I'll be wait

eBay always have a good selection of wheels second hand .

I'll be waiting for the bargain and swoop in !

Not to bothered though, there round and dont spoil the ride.

 

[JBell]

Can't go wrong with these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-...781089?hash=item3d41e8cda1:g:7P8AAOSw8d5ZOnL3

 

[Sylar]

Can't go wrong with these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-...781089?hash=item3d41e8cda1:g:7P8AAOSw8d5ZOnL3

Kerbed pretty bad..... look at the last pictures. Better bargains to be found

 

[JBell]

Kerbed pretty bad..... look at the last pictures. Better bargains to be found

Just an example, loads of them out there, about £400 totally refurbed with no tyres for genuine MB

Better condition with good tyres

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-...d=263098781089&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

 

[Sylar]

Any other Merc wheels fit the 203? Would widen my search some what?

 

[JBell]

Any other Merc wheels fit the 203? Would widen my search some what?

Fitment wise:

7.5 x 17" front ET37 and 8.5 x 17" ET30
8x17" all round ET35

Fitted with 225/45R17" front and 245/40 R17" rear tyres

7.5 x 18" front ET37 and 8.5 x 18" ET30
8x18" all round ET35

Fitted with 225/40R18" front and 255/35 R18" rear tyres

If you are looking on E-Bay then search "W203 wheels"

 

[umblecumbuz]

Picked up four immaculate wheels with good winter tyres for £200 plus £35 courier when I had my last 203.
Either the examples above are on the dear side, or prices have rocketed since my last purchase.

For a wider search, just Ebay 'Mercedes wheels' or better still, 'Mercedes alloys'. As long as you know your preferred wheel size and offset (obviously important) you will get a far wider choice. Plenty of wheels from other Mercedes models also fit the 203 class.

 

[Sylar]

Picked up four immaculate wheels with good winter tyres for £200 plus £35 courier when I had my last 203.
Either the examples above are on the dear side, or prices have rocketed since my last purchase.

For a wider search, just Ebay 'Mercedes wheels' or better still, 'Mercedes alloys'. As long as you know your preferred wheel size and offset (obviously important) you will get a far wider choice. Plenty of wheels from other Mercedes models also fit the 203 class.

Hi, yes i was wondering what other vehicles had the same stud patten and centre..... ill try searching wider. Cheers

 

[Sylar]

Fitment wise:

7.5 x 17" front ET37 and 8.5 x 17" ET30
8x17" all round ET35

Fitted with 225/45R17" front and 245/40 R17" rear tyres

7.5 x 18" front ET37 and 8.5 x 18" ET30
8x18" all round ET35

Fitted with 225/40R18" front and 255/35 R18" rear tyres

If you are looking on E-Bay then search "W203 wheels"

Nice info, cheers dude....

 

[JBell]

Hi, yes i was wondering what other vehicles had the same stud patten and centre..... ill try searching wider. Cheers

If you are looking at generic wheels then the stud pattern is 5/112, ET 35 (30 - 38 will fit) Centre Bore of 66.6

Size wise (width) 7.5 - 8" front and 7.5 - 8.5" rear

 

[umblecumbuz]

Width difference front to rear is usually only for the Estate, I think. Your 180 should be same all round.
All the 203 saloons I've owned have had same wheels all round. Only my 203 Estate had staggered widths front to rear.

Makes for a wider Ebay choice!