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08-22-2005, 12:34 PM
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You Want Pics, Here It Is
For anyone out there interested in after market wheels, I hope there are enough pics below for you. The wheels/tires you see on my ML350 are 20x9.5 Antera Type 325 with Pirelli Scorpion Zero 295/40 R20. Yes, all around. They do not rub in front. It sticks out more than I'd like in front but I plan to install the fender flares from the ML63 if they become available. So wipe off the excess tire shine if you don't want it to get on the car.
People ask me, "Why didn't you get 22s?" My response was always, "It's a Benz, it doesn't need bling bling wheels. The car speaks for itself." For the younger generation, bigger looks better. The truth is, it's not practical. Just do a Google search on "wheels plus sizing" and you'll see what I mean. If you really want to read about it, here's the link http://www.roadandtravel.com/consume...ssizetires.htm I just wanted to make it look sportier and have better handling.
As for the ride quality, it's exactly the same as my stock 19". I don't have to worry about potholes and bumps. Braking is the same. Handling is great.
The only thing I don't like is all the damn brake dust that gets on it! I tried using the Michelin product and it only provides a thin barrier so cleaning is easier. I'll try Wheel Wax next.
Anyway, any questions for me, I'll be glad to answer them.
The first two pics you'll see are with the stock chrome 19s.
If you want to see more pics, go to this link http://www.benzworld.org/forums/foru...posts=1&fid=52
People ask me, "Why didn't you get 22s?" My response was always, "It's a Benz, it doesn't need bling bling wheels. The car speaks for itself." For the younger generation, bigger looks better. The truth is, it's not practical. Just do a Google search on "wheels plus sizing" and you'll see what I mean. If you really want to read about it, here's the link http://www.roadandtravel.com/consume...ssizetires.htm I just wanted to make it look sportier and have better handling.
As for the ride quality, it's exactly the same as my stock 19". I don't have to worry about potholes and bumps. Braking is the same. Handling is great.
The only thing I don't like is all the damn brake dust that gets on it! I tried using the Michelin product and it only provides a thin barrier so cleaning is easier. I'll try Wheel Wax next.
Anyway, any questions for me, I'll be glad to answer them.
The first two pics you'll see are with the stock chrome 19s.
If you want to see more pics, go to this link http://www.benzworld.org/forums/foru...posts=1&fid=52
08-24-2005, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by rmbalisa
is the chrome grille an option or something? i thought they only come on 500s
08-24-2005, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by lkc230k
What options do you have on the car and how much did you pay for it? I also noticed you got it from car itelligent.
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Anyway, I see that you're from Chi-Town. I grew up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Go Sox!
https://mbworld.org/forums/m-class-w164/112586-how-much-did-you-pay-your-2006-ml.html
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