19" or 20" Rims

Fabuluss25 · 05-02-2007, 11:37 PM

I am looking for some rims for my new CLS550 and I am not sure what size to get. My concerns are the following.
-Are 19" to small
-If I go with 19" will I need to lower the car to make it look better
-Are 20" significantly more uncomfortable then 19"
-Do 20" bend easy

Thank you!

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jnolan · 05-03-2007, 02:06 AM

20’s for sure. The ride is stiffer with the lower profile tires but the car looks great with 20’s

AdamG@NorCal · 05-03-2007, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fabuluss25

I am looking for some rims for my new CLS550 and I am not sure what size to get. My concerns are the following.
-Are 19" to small
-If I go with 19" will I need to lower the car to make it look better
-Are 20" significantly more uncomfortable then 19"
-Do 20" bend easy

Thank you!

Heavy 20" wheels are more uncomfortable than 19s but if you purchase quality, lightweight 1pc or 3pc wheels, the ride will smoother than those heavy 20" wheels.

Quality 20" wheels do not bend easily.

Yes, you will need to lower your car if you want to eliminate the fender gaps (19s and 20s).

Htowncls · 05-04-2007, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamG@EuroElites

Heavy 20" wheels are more uncomfortable than 19s but if you purchase quality, lightweight 1pc or 3pc wheels, the ride will smoother than those heavy 20" wheels.

Quality 20" wheels do not bend easily.

Yes, you will need to lower your car if you want to eliminate the fender gaps (19s and 20s).

+1

FreshTAMPON · 05-04-2007, 12:27 AM

20's!!

Fabuluss25 · 05-04-2007, 03:50 AM

Has anyone had any positive or negative experience with DCR Catalunya wheels?

DoctorC4 · 05-04-2007, 04:53 PM

20's my friend...*****, why not go all out and throw some 22s on there

02S430 · 05-06-2007, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DoctorC4

20's my friend...*****, why not go all out and throw some 22s on there

i think 20s are perfect 22s look way to big

cjb · 05-06-2007, 08:47 PM

Agreed, 20's are perfect. 22's are too big and take over the look of the car. Sometimes bigger is not better, this is a definate case. I wonder what it would lokk like with 22's on the back and 20's on the front. It may be illegal to have different sizes?? Along as the back 20's are wide, you can't beat it.
Good luck.

yahya · 05-06-2007, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kleen C

20's!!

+1

02S430 · 05-06-2007, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjb

Agreed, 20's are perfect. 22's are too big and take over the look of the car. Sometimes bigger is not better, this is a definate case. I wonder what it would lokk like with 22's on the back and 20's on the front. It may be illegal to have different sizes?? Along as the back 20's are wide, you can't beat it.
Good luck.

exactly, just cause it fits doesnt mean it looks good, also if they stick out from the fender to far

PROBENZ · 05-25-2007, 04:46 AM

Gotta Be 20's

cda · 05-25-2007, 01:46 PM

I am always amazed at those who sacrifice ride quality for looks, but obviously if larger looks better to u, go for as large as u can squeeze in the wheel wells. Save the original wheels/tires for resale - the oversized/aftermarket look is NOT universally loved

scottster77 · 05-25-2007, 02:55 PM

20s i know i don't have 20s just givin you my opinion on your ride

2012CLS550 · 01-02-2012, 02:08 AM

I just got this new 2012 CLS550, want to lower my ride. Can someone help me !!!!

Kelvin07 · 01-05-2012, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fabuluss25

I am looking for some rims for my new CLS550 and I am not sure what size to get. My concerns are the following.
-Are 19" to small
-If I go with 19" will I need to lower the car to make it look better
-Are 20" significantly more uncomfortable then 19"
-Do 20" bend easy

Thank you!

20"s if the roads are good, 19" is the roads are crap, on smooth flat highway/city roads, the ride difference between 19"s and 20"s is minimal because of the air suspension, now, if you plan to add coil overs or other racing mods , then 20"s would get very uncomfortable.

CLSED550 · 01-05-2012, 02:26 PM

You can go 20 or 19's. I have amg 18 's on my car and I just lowered it and made a huge difference filling the wheel wells. Once I put 20's on it will magnify the look. Look at my post for Renntech Lowering module.
Depending where you live don't stress yourself out for one inch. Don't cheap out with cheap wheels , they will not last. 1 inch more tire profile can save you thousands and a lot of headaches.
Cheap wheels will easily crack and bend and can oblong beond repair .... Good wheels can take a hit alittle better, bend , but the quality of medals in wheel make it a lot more repair friendly. And hold shape better. And a 3 piece wheel you can simply unbolt lip that bent and replace .

jimal · 01-05-2012, 09:48 PM

i have 19" on mine and am lowering it soon.

i prefer 20" but already had 19" tires. oh well!

reggieta · 04-10-2012, 01:20 AM

You gotta do twenties. I have staggered Asanti 20" two piece rims and the ride is great. It's stiffer and more fun to drive with airmatic all the way up but the 5000 lb beast floats on a bed of feathers with the airmatic off. It's a surprisingly great ride with 20" wheels and performance tires on her.

UDWANIT2 · 04-11-2012, 10:33 AM

20 s.......you dont feel stiff ride on AIRMATIC......weather 19s or 20 s....20 s sttaggered you will love the handling...

scottyOTM · 04-22-2012, 04:32 PM

I got 20's from Radenergie and they totally suck! I never had so many flats in my life. I stopped driving the car till i could get stocks back on. If you live some where with rough roads you might stay away from 20's. BTW if any one wants to by some 20's PM me.

Xeno · 04-23-2012, 01:02 AM

20s. They look better (imo) and the tires are cheaper than 19".

Plan~B · 04-23-2012, 06:31 PM

20's all day. I actually have a set of Asanti 120's Chrome for sale (20x8.5F 20x11R)...

PM me for outrageous price I am letting them go for (under $2500 with tires)

05-04-2007, 12:27 AM	#5
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05-25-2007, 02:55 PM	#14
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2012CLS550 Newbie 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 8 Drives: CLS 550	Need help to lower my 2012CLS550 I just got this new 2012 CLS550, want to lower my ride. Can someone help me !!!!

01-05-2012, 02:26 PM	#17
CLSED550 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 112 Drives: 2008 CLS550	You can go 20 or 19's. I have amg 18 's on my car and I just lowered it and made a huge difference filling the wheel wells. Once I put 20's on it will magnify the look. Look at my post for Renntech Lowering module. Depending where you live don't stress yourself out for one inch. Don't cheap out with cheap wheels , they will not last. 1 inch more tire profile can save you thousands and a lot of headaches. Cheap wheels will easily crack and bend and can oblong beond repair .... Good wheels can take a hit alittle better, bend , but the quality of medals in wheel make it a lot more repair friendly. And hold shape better. And a 3 piece wheel you can simply unbolt lip that bent and replace . Last edited by CLSED550; 01-05-2012 at 02:33 PM.

05-03-2007, 02:06 AM	#2
jnolan Almost a Member! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SF Peninsula Posts: 48 Drives: 2007 CLS550, 2007 Range Rover Sport, 2003 Indian Chief	20’s for sure. The ride is stiffer with the lower profile tires but the car looks great with 20’s

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Fabuluss25 Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: San Francisco Posts: 21 Drives: 2007 CLS 550 AMG P2	Has anyone had any positive or negative experience with DCR Catalunya wheels?

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cjb Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5	Agreed, 20's are perfect. 22's are too big and take over the look of the car. Sometimes bigger is not better, this is a definate case. I wonder what it would lokk like with 22's on the back and 20's on the front. It may be illegal to have different sizes?? Along as the back 20's are wide, you can't beat it. Good luck.

05-25-2007, 04:46 AM	#12
PROBENZ Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2007 Location: RIVERSIDE, CA. Posts: 12 Drives: 06 MB CLS500 AMG, 06 MB G55, 00 LEXUS LX470, 05 HONDA ODDYSSEY TOURING AND DUCATI 749S	Gotta Be 20's

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cda Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 95 Drives: 2013 CLS 550	I am always amazed at those who sacrifice ride quality for looks, but obviously if larger looks better to u, go for as large as u can squeeze in the wheel wells. Save the original wheels/tires for resale - the oversized/aftermarket look is NOT universally loved

01-05-2012, 09:48 PM	#18
jimal Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: LA Posts: 24 Drives: CLS500	i have 19" on mine and am lowering it soon. i prefer 20" but already had 19" tires. oh well!

04-10-2012, 01:20 AM	#19
reggieta Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 8 Drives: 2009 Black CLS 550	You gotta do twenties. I have staggered Asanti 20" two piece rims and the ride is great. It's stiffer and more fun to drive with airmatic all the way up but the 5000 lb beast floats on a bed of feathers with the airmatic off. It's a surprisingly great ride with 20" wheels and performance tires on her. Last edited by reggieta; 04-11-2012 at 10:47 PM.

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04-22-2012, 04:32 PM	#21
scottyOTM Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 115 Drives: 06 CLS55 & 07 FJCrusier	I got 20's from Radenergie and they totally suck! I never had so many flats in my life. I stopped driving the car till i could get stocks back on. If you live some where with rough roads you might stay away from 20's. BTW if any one wants to by some 20's PM me.

04-23-2012, 01:02 AM	#22
Xeno Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 91 Drives: 2009 CLS550	20s. They look better (imo) and the tires are cheaper than 19". __________________ 2009 CLS550

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04-23-2012, 06:31 PM	#23
Plan~B Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Eastern Conference Posts: 19 Drives: CLS 500	20's all day. I actually have a set of Asanti 120's Chrome for sale (20x8.5F 20x11R)... PM me for outrageous price I am letting them go for (under $2500 with tires)

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