bigkev21

Thanks, That will open up my search. You have me thinking 20" too, maybe. What are the disadvantages of 20" to 19". Will I lose ride quality, or have to ride more carefully?

Mike5215

My car came on 19" and I had the same concerns. The ride is the best part of a 221 and I didn't want to spend $2k on wheels and tires to destroy the ride.

Before I got the 20's I rode around a few weeks with the AirMatic on Sport and the 19". That turned out to be the difference in rim sizes. If you like the ride on Sport and 19", 20" on Comfort will feel no different. I actually put the 20's on Sport once in awhile when the mood strikes. Still rides like a cloud. AirMatic is in a league of its own.

I just ordered a build on a 2016 C300 to get AirMatic since so few are out on the lots. The C300 on AirMatic isn't quite the ride as the S Class but it totally transforms that little car.

dakare46

I think I will go with these for my black s550 is that a good offset? On ebay item 111922742297

Mike5215

Those are good. Mildly aggressive offset vs stock, should look good with no risk of rubbing. Really good looking wheel BTW. Not sure about the tires. I might want to just get a price for rims only and put a high end tire on the car. My personal favorite for ride quality and quietness is the Michelin Pilot Super Sport but there are several good options.

dakare46

Yep just asked them about the price for wheels only. Also wanted to make sure that "amg" logo is on them. I looked for oem tpms sensors and they are pricey. $326. But I guess it's cheaper than purchase at the dealer. I also like continental oem tire from my s63. They said that they can put the package together with those tires too for additional cost. Love these wheels

Mike5215

Yeah, you'll be happy with those. It's a rep of what I think is the most aggressive S63/65 AMG wheel on a 221.

bigkev21

How much did they say for just the wheels? These are exactly what I want.

1bad540

yea btw most of the tire shops want 3-400 for the sensors, I was able to get 4 new ones off ebay for like 75-80 for orig benz ones. I got the rims from one place the sensors from another and had a local tire place get me the tires and install them and the sensors at the same time. It came out to 3-400 cheaper than getting the package that they offered, plus I got the continental tires that I wanted.

bigkev21

How much were the wheels?

1bad540

I think I paid around 850 for the 4 rims. 850 for the 4 staggerd contis and about 80 for sensors. So I believe all in around $1800.

dakare46

Thats the price I am getting for those wheels gotta purchase it asap

1bad540

Just make sure the sensors are included.

bigkev21

Post a pic when you throw them on.

1bad540

I have a pic on page 1!

bigkev21

I love it! The white is bad ***!

mercedesbenzs55

White w/ pano is sex.

1bad540

Yea thanks guys! I actually just re adjusted the air links to drop the nose down just a hair more, as it was sitting slightly to high in those pics. Its perfect now. I gotta post some updated pics.

bigkev21

I've looked everywhere for a square set. I contacted eBay sellers and no luck. With the staggered set up, you have to pull the tires off of the rims every time you rotate, which can be a hassle. Does the staggered shorten the life of the tires immensely?

DaveW68

This is only true of directional tires. Many tires are non-directional and wouldn't require the tires to come off the rims. But this would only apply to left to right rotation. Tire rotation shouldn't ever be needed as the tires should wear evenly from side to side if the suspension is properly aligned and tire pressure is consistent at all wheels. And obviously you would never be rotating front to back with a staggered setup. With 4matic, the tires should wear fairly evenly all around. With RWD, obviously the rears will wear out quicker as there will often be wheel spin, whether intentional or not.

Mike5215

Staggered cuts the rated tread life in half. I think RWD cars go through rears so often because the car is heavy and just the friction generated to move the car from a dead stop puts a lot of wear at the contact patch. On an AWD car that would be more evenly distributed.

dakare46

Got my wheels will post pics soon. Very happy

Jason B

Which ones?

dakare46

S63/s65 20 inch replicas. With tires and tpms for $1300. Brand new killer deal with Yokohama advan tires. The guy needed money. Not my tire of choice but for this price is ok.