What's the perfect wheel size for SL?

crazyfox · 04-10-2012, 03:04 AM

hi guys,

i am all new here to SL. the car which i purchased came with 22" wheel on it (which i don't really think i might need that big of rim), so i am wondering what would be the best wheel size for sl? thanks guys.

on the other hand? did anyone know how to change japanese language to english?

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RaFFi ///AMG · 04-10-2012, 04:53 AM

Hmm, haven't seen 22's on an SL before. I think 20s are the perfect size for the r230 body.

LukasBMW · 04-10-2012, 05:13 AM

You have 22's on an SL?

I gotta see this! Post pictures!

I think most people will tell you that 20" is the max rim size you can fit on an SL.

I had 20's on my old SL55 and I found it a bit too much.

I have 19's on my current car and I think it is perfect. They don't look quite as good as 20's but the ride is so much better.

abiazis · 04-10-2012, 08:55 AM

19's are optimal

damian155 · 04-10-2012, 05:46 PM

I would love to see a pic of the sl on 22's . The tires are prob like rubber bands. I think 20's give the perfect look but be prepared for maintenance especially if you live in a pothole area. Living in NJ/NYC Ive fixed every rim at least once.

modoindustries · 04-10-2012, 05:54 PM

19's

crazyfox · 04-10-2012, 10:02 PM

thanks guys!

yeah i though so too! either 19" or 20" would be the best! don't know about the brand yet. i will just ride with this 22 for now untill i found the new set for my SL. here are the pics! sorry about the crappy ph pic tho.

btw anyone know how to change languages?

Thericker · 04-10-2012, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyfox

thanks guys!

yeah i though so too! either 19" or 20" would be the best! don't know about the brand yet. i will just ride with this 22 for now untill i found the new set for my SL. here are the pics! sorry about the crappy ph pic tho.

btw anyone know how to change languages?

Ahh it's got a Widebody kit, show full pix of this SL from further away IE show entire car thanks

RaFFi ///AMG · 04-11-2012, 03:58 AM

Whoa you lucky man, you have the veilside SL65 Black series kit on it??

crazyfox · 04-17-2012, 01:52 PM

sorry for the late reply guys. since we have a long holiday called thingyan aka water festival. thus, i couldn't keep my hand on internet. here are the pic.

shnitzel · 04-17-2012, 09:51 PM

I think they look good on the car. Just a visual opinion.

Gene Gorman · 04-17-2012, 10:51 PM

I think that this is the perfect wheel for a SL

kustom2k1 · 04-17-2012, 10:56 PM

Great looking car.

RaFFi ///AMG · 04-17-2012, 11:03 PM

Now that its confirmed you have a widebody, the 22's look normal for that car. Anything smaller than 21 or even 20 is just way too small. I say keep the set up.

crazyfox · 04-17-2012, 11:29 PM

thanks guys! i might keep this set up for a while until i finish on my modding (second HE, pully, ECU, etc). i think i must add another HE since i am living in very hot climate region. what do you guys think? RT or EvoSport? i found someone is trying to test out the killerchiller.

Thericker · 04-17-2012, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyfox

thanks guys! i might keep this set up for a while until i finish on my modding (second HE, pully, ECU, etc). i think i must add another HE since i am living in very hot climate region. what do you guys think? RT or EvoSport? i found someone is trying to test out the killerchiller.

You going w/bigger pulley what size

ps Bodykit looks great!

Sharkster · 04-18-2012, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaFFi ///AMG

Now that its confirmed you have a widebody, the 22's look normal for that car. Anything smaller than 21 or even 20 is just way too small. I say keep the set up.

Nope.
Go with 19 in the front and 20 in the rear. That's the original SL65 BS setup. It looks/feels/drives perfect.

kustom2k1 · 04-18-2012, 01:06 AM

Go Killer Chiller and be done with it. You can leave your stock HE alone and put a 3 way valve in to switch from KC to HE. I leave it on the Killer Chiller. Trust me you'll love it.

CarterSoze · 04-18-2012, 02:40 AM

if you put 20's with a wide body itll prob look small, your car looks good although i think 20" id the correct look for an sl, 22's suit your car

Maverick1975 · 04-18-2012, 05:12 AM

I have HRE 19s running a 285 tyre on the back. I think that is just the right size, fills out the wheel well and doesn't sacrifice ride quality for a look that you can't even appreciate while you are driving

Ekselent · 04-18-2012, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyfox

hi guys,

i am all new here to SL. the car which i purchased came with 22" wheel on it (which i don't really think i might need that big of rim), so i am wondering what would be the best wheel size for sl? thanks guys.

on the other hand? did anyone know how to change japanese language to english?

.

My opinnon is
Rear 11*20" ET28 / 305*25*20"
Front 9*20" ET15 / 255*40*20"

Juha

Ekselent · 04-18-2012, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyfox

hi guys,

i am all new here to SL. the car which i purchased came with 22" wheel on it (which i don't really think i might need that big of rim), so i am wondering what would be the best wheel size for sl? thanks guys.

on the other hand? did anyone know how to change japanese language to english?

.

My opinnon is
Rear 11*20" ET28 / 305*25*20"
Front 9*20" ET15 / 255*40*20"

Juha

Sorry... I saw also you have black series car so my specs is not right at that car....

threeMBs · 04-18-2012, 03:50 PM

255/40-20 tire will never fit front of any SL - its 28" diameter.

crazyfox · 04-20-2012, 03:33 AM

okey guys,

i might be a little off to the topic. shall i add secondary HE or kompresor cooling upgrad from evosport? or both? and if i buy RT's airbox (i know it looks great) what did they really do?

Thericker · 04-20-2012, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyfox

okey guys,

i might be a little off to the topic. shall i add secondary HE or kompresor cooling upgrad from evosport? or both? and if i buy RT's airbox (i know it looks great) what did they really do?

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyfox

thanks guys! i might keep this set up for a while until i finish on my modding (second HE, pully, ECU, etc). i think i must add another HE since i am living in very hot climate region. what do you guys think? RT or EvoSport? i found someone is trying to test out the killerchiller.

Why do you need Kompressor upgrades

IE your car is badged SL65 Black Series...
I know previous owner did it right

please scrape it off, even if it had a V12 Biturbo it's still a FAR cry from a real Black Series.. It's obviously an SL55 look @ the smaller NON 2-piece rotors. I bet it's really slow w/those giant 21-22" wheels.

04-10-2012, 05:13 AM	#3
LukasBMW Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 414 Drives: 2004 SL600 - Sold 2006 SL55 AMG - Sold	You have 22's on an SL? I gotta see this! Post pictures! I think most people will tell you that 20" is the max rim size you can fit on an SL. I had 20's on my old SL55 and I found it a bit too much. I have 19's on my current car and I think it is perfect. They don't look quite as good as 20's but the ride is so much better. __________________

04-10-2012, 08:55 AM	#4
abiazis Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Asheville, Atlanta Posts: 504 Drives: SL 65 AMG, Porsche 911 (993), 2011 Prius 5, 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited	19's are optimal __________________ 2005 Brilliant Silver/black-charcoal SL 65 AMG 1995 Grand Prix White/cashmere/blue top Porsche 911 Cab - 993 2011 Blizzard White/Sand Beige Prius 5 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited 4WD

04-10-2012, 05:54 PM	#6
modoindustries Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 201	19's __________________

04-10-2012, 10:02 PM	#7
crazyfox Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Burma Posts: 382 Drives: Which move point A to point B.	thanks guys! yeah i though so too! either 19" or 20" would be the best! don't know about the brand yet. i will just ride with this 22 for now untill i found the new set for my SL. here are the pics! sorry about the crappy ph pic tho. btw anyone know how to change languages? Attached Thumbnails __________________

04-17-2012, 01:52 PM	#10
crazyfox Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Burma Posts: 382 Drives: Which move point A to point B.	sorry for the late reply guys. since we have a long holiday called thingyan aka water festival. thus, i couldn't keep my hand on internet. here are the pic. Attached Thumbnails __________________

04-10-2012, 04:53 AM	#2
RaFFi ///AMG Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 593 Drives: W124 E500 (RIP), W211 E350 (Sold), R230 SL55 (Current)	Hmm, haven't seen 22's on an SL before. I think 20s are the perfect size for the r230 body.

04-10-2012, 05:46 PM	#5
damian155 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Jersey Posts: 242 Drives: SL55	I would love to see a pic of the sl on 22's . The tires are prob like rubber bands. I think 20's give the perfect look but be prepared for maintenance especially if you live in a pothole area. Living in NJ/NYC Ive fixed every rim at least once.

04-11-2012, 03:58 AM	#9
RaFFi ///AMG Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 593 Drives: W124 E500 (RIP), W211 E350 (Sold), R230 SL55 (Current)	Whoa you lucky man, you have the veilside SL65 Black series kit on it??

04-17-2012, 09:51 PM	#11
shnitzel Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Reading, PA Posts: 23 Drives: 2007 SL55 ex SLK 320 leaser	I think they look good on the car. Just a visual opinion.

04-17-2012, 10:51 PM	#12
Gene Gorman Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Saint Johns FL. Posts: 403 Drives: 2003 C32, 2005 SL55, 2002 Audi TT ALMS, 2008 Shelby GT500, 2012 Porsche 991, 2005 Jeep Liberty CRD	I think that this is the perfect wheel for a SL

04-17-2012, 10:56 PM	#13
kustom2k1 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,369 Drives: 03SL55	Great looking car. __________________ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0Izjq-IVVo

04-17-2012, 11:03 PM	#14
RaFFi ///AMG Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 593 Drives: W124 E500 (RIP), W211 E350 (Sold), R230 SL55 (Current)	Now that its confirmed you have a widebody, the 22's look normal for that car. Anything smaller than 21 or even 20 is just way too small. I say keep the set up.

04-17-2012, 11:29 PM	#15
crazyfox Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Burma Posts: 382 Drives: Which move point A to point B.	thanks guys! i might keep this set up for a while until i finish on my modding (second HE, pully, ECU, etc). i think i must add another HE since i am living in very hot climate region. what do you guys think? RT or EvoSport? i found someone is trying to test out the killerchiller. __________________

04-18-2012, 01:06 AM	#18
kustom2k1 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,369 Drives: 03SL55	Go Killer Chiller and be done with it. You can leave your stock HE alone and put a 3 way valve in to switch from KC to HE. I leave it on the Killer Chiller. Trust me you'll love it. __________________ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0Izjq-IVVo

04-18-2012, 02:40 AM	#19
CarterSoze Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 11 Drives: SL55, M5	if you put 20's with a wide body itll prob look small, your car looks good although i think 20" id the correct look for an sl, 22's suit your car

04-18-2012, 03:50 PM	#23
threeMBs MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,244 Drives: '03 SL500, '10 E350 sdn, '12 E350 sdn	255/40-20 tire will never fit front of any SL - its 28" diameter. __________________ Current cars: '03 SL500 Sport Slv/Blk on 20" HRE 544R & 20" OZ Opera PL '10 E350 sdn Sport Wht/Blk Pano P1 on 19" '12 E350 sdn Sport Wht/Almnd-Blk Pano P1 on 20" OZ Galileo III & 19" Previous MBs: '10 E550 cpe (will be missed), '09 E350 4matic, '03 E500, '02 ML500, '00 ML320, '00 CLK430, '00 E320 4matic, '99 CLK430 Most significant previous others: '05 Audi A8 (a great automobile) '01 Audi A6 4.2 Sport '97 Toyota Supra '90 Nissan 300ZX '87 Mazda RX-7

04-18-2012, 05:12 AM	#20
Maverick1975 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,625 Drives: Vath ML63 Brabus C63 SL63 CLK63BS C63BS	I have HRE 19s running a 285 tyre on the back. I think that is just the right size, fills out the wheel well and doesn't sacrifice ride quality for a look that you can't even appreciate while you are driving

04-20-2012, 03:33 AM	#24
crazyfox Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Burma Posts: 382 Drives: Which move point A to point B.	okey guys, i might be a little off to the topic. shall i add secondary HE or kompresor cooling upgrad from evosport? or both? and if i buy RT's airbox (i know it looks great) what did they really do? __________________

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