07ML63

I am considering putting 22" rims on my 07 ml63. Anyone who has done this have any feedback regarding the change in ride quality?

Maverick1975

I have 22" HREs on my 07. It definaltey does compromise the ride quality a bit as you need a lower profile tyre to accomodate the larger wheel. The lack of sidewall means you will feel the bumps more. Also, with a 22" wheel you have a wider wheel and that makes the car tramline more on poor road surfaces. Certainly looks better on 22" but your wife or girlfriend wont be as enthusastic !

07ML63

Thanks for the reply. I can live with a little difference.....just not a drastic difference. Do you have a pic of yours to share? Love to see it!

hyperion667

wow, any 22" wheel would be super uncomfortable....

good luck all the same

justthebest

Oddly, my 22" ForgeStars on my ML haven't really done that much to my ride quality

07ML63

What size tire are you running? To maintain the same overall diamater as the stock 295/40/20's I would be running 295/30/22's.

07ML63

I have posted the finished product. 22's with 30 series tires & I installed lowering links by Ghostlinks. Tires had a minor effect on the ride. The lowering had a more dramatic effect but the links are fully adjustable so you can set them wherever you are comfortable.

hyperion667

looks nice, bet it looks sweet in motion too

EVOII_Racer

Damn congrats thats just freakin sick

The best possible look you can get on a W164 AMG if wou ask me

AWDman

Where did you get rims? Its 22 so cant be oem ml63 as those are 21s??

07ML63

Purchased the rims from USA Rim in California. You can buy direct or they do sell on EBay as well. These are a knock off of the factory rim for the newer models offered in 20's or 21's. Looks good at a fraction of the cost. I have the factory 20's that I still run during the winter months.....these the rest of the year.


http://www.usarim.com

AWDman

Thanks for the speedy reply. I actually have a similar site bookedmarked but they didnt have the 22s. Truck looks awesome. I prefer a bit more rubber height so I would use 285/35-22. Gives more sidewall to fill the wheel well.

BenzStark

Hey I would love to know where you got you lowering links, i want my ML look like yours !

Maverick1975

I have this tyre size on my ML with 22s and switched from 295 yokohamas to the 285 continentals and this improved ride quality.

betrezra

I did not notice a big diff in ride quality. It's like driving in sport mode all the time if that makes sense.