New Guy looking for some advice.
07-06-2012, 03:19 PM
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New Guy looking for some advice.
Hello veteran c63 amg owners,
Just bought my first Benz after being an avid s4 owner forever, I must have been jaded for those years because this car is a blast to drive. Anyway I live in Boston the city of terrible streets and my girlfriend frequently takes the car and while her driving is fine she did have a minor slip up my previous s4 that had a pair of 19 inch iforged that fell victim to her not avoiding a pot hole so I'm a bit worried to have another $1,600 accident. My question is will I be able to fit a 19 inch rim with a good amount of rubber or just stick with the stock 18x9 et 54 and 18x8 et 45 setup and find aftermarket wheels to fit that size. If there are any guys running aftermarket 18 inch rims can I see some pictures?
Just bought my first Benz after being an avid s4 owner forever, I must have been jaded for those years because this car is a blast to drive. Anyway I live in Boston the city of terrible streets and my girlfriend frequently takes the car and while her driving is fine she did have a minor slip up my previous s4 that had a pair of 19 inch iforged that fell victim to her not avoiding a pot hole so I'm a bit worried to have another $1,600 accident. My question is will I be able to fit a 19 inch rim with a good amount of rubber or just stick with the stock 18x9 et 54 and 18x8 et 45 setup and find aftermarket wheels to fit that size. If there are any guys running aftermarket 18 inch rims can I see some pictures?
07-06-2012, 04:04 PM
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Check out the aftermarket wheel thread to look for different wheel options and configurations.
IMHO, if you're going to spend on new wheels might as well upgrade to 19 inch rims. Unfortunately, the larger the rim, means you'll have to compensate by decreasing the height of the wheel. Most everyone with 19" rims go with 35 series tires in the front, and 30 series tire in the rear to keep the diameter similar to stock. As they say, " you have to pay to play"
1. Avoid potholes at all costs! Map your route if you have to.
2. Increase tire pressure to absorb bumps better. Decreases ride comfort.
3. Have a hear to heart talk with your significant other on how important/expensive it is to avoid potholes and wrecking your wheels.
Otherwise, stick with 18" rims. Stock wheels look great anyway. 18 inch rubber is also cheaper to replace.
IMHO, if you're going to spend on new wheels might as well upgrade to 19 inch rims. Unfortunately, the larger the rim, means you'll have to compensate by decreasing the height of the wheel. Most everyone with 19" rims go with 35 series tires in the front, and 30 series tire in the rear to keep the diameter similar to stock. As they say, " you have to pay to play"
1. Avoid potholes at all costs! Map your route if you have to.
2. Increase tire pressure to absorb bumps better. Decreases ride comfort.
3. Have a hear to heart talk with your significant other on how important/expensive it is to avoid potholes and wrecking your wheels.
Otherwise, stick with 18" rims. Stock wheels look great anyway. 18 inch rubber is also cheaper to replace.
