suspekt360

Hi all,
I have raised a similar question before but i didnt get a lot of feedback. I will try and re-phrase slightly...

Re: 2003 CLS, rear wheel fitment question

Will the CL take a 19.0 x 9.5 with 45mm offset and not require negative camber to make it work? (tires will be 235/35/19)

The rear fenders have already been shaved and I have access to a bodyshop to assist with doing any slight fender pulls. I really dont want to run negative camber and chew tires up. My other option is to get a 19.0 x 8.5 with 45mm offset. I think there is room to go more aggressive than this in the rear but stepping up to a 9.5 might be too much without running negative camber.

Thanks everyone, all of your constructive feedback is welcome...

LIPPSTUH

iTrader: (2)

you'll be fine, run 225 or 235 tires.


btw STOCK settings are +1 to -1 camber anyways.

smokendsm

iTrader: (1)

nothin wrong with a little negative camber... its usually the toe that ends up literally killing tires.

LIPPSTUH

iTrader: (2)

and even toe has a stock range of +0.1 and -0.1 so you'll be fine.

relocate your bumper tab and shave it as well..

suspekt360

a follow up querry for the wheel experts...

I am thinking of running this setup:

19.0 x 9.5 w/40mm offset rear__265/30/19 (circumference = 79.4 inches)
19.0 x 8.5 w/35mm offset front__225/35/19 (circumference = 79.2 inches)

Questions:
1. Will the front require a slight pull?
2. Will 0.2% difference in circumference front to rear be an issue in terms of ride/handling balance?
3. Will the rear fender accomodate this wheel/tire fitment with bumper tab relocation? Or will I need to pull the rears as well (lip already shaved)

I dont want to run 235/35/19 all the way around simply because I think the 9.5 inch rear wheel will stretch the tire too much and provide minimal protection for the rim.

Thanks,

p.diddy

iTrader: (3)

im no expert but i think 265/30/19 is way too wide.