formula1

Just installed new wheels over the weekend. 19" AMG Style IV 8.5F/9.5R with Michelin PS2 235/35 F and 265/30 R.

Had to use custom bolts since the original don't fit but it was no issue at all. The side of my car looks too far off the ground so I'm thinking of trading in my Bilstein/Eibach for Carlsson adjustable coilovers. Either that or I'm going back to 18s. Truth is, I'm not too excited about the drive on 19s too much since my steering is a lot heavier and I'm having some issues with rubbing at the rear. I'll give myself a week or 2 to get used to it before deciding what to do next.

Anyways, hope you guys like it.

vraa

Those look absolutley fantastic!

How much did they cost if you dont mind?

formula1

Thanks bro

RM21,000, which is approximately USD5,750.

vraa

Is that with tires or without?

nlpamg

wow, nice!

formula1

With tires.

Thanks nlp

vraa

Wow, that's a lot of money, but it's not at the same time.

Whatever man, I need sleep, but that setup looks fantastically amazing!

formula1

Haha...good night then.

vraa

I lied, I'm still here

I wanted to say a few things, and ask you a few things...

Do you know the weight of the rims?

Have you tried different pad sizes to fix the rubbing?

formula1

Ahh...I don't know the weight. I'm not sure what you mean by pad sizes?

The rubbing is mostly caused by a piece of plastic inside the rear bumper. I'm pretty sure it clears the fender. I'll be taking it to a body shop tomorrow. Any advice?

vraa

Spring pads can be used to add just a little more gap between the wheel and the fender to stop rubbing. They are less than a hundred bucks and can be purchased from your dealer.

BIGjohnny

nice! btw, how much did you paid for the AMG calipers...thinking about getting them also

formula1

I see...we call that rubber bushings over here. I don't want more gap though. As it is, I can pretty much roll from underneath one side of the car and come out the other! My car is THAT much off the ground.

formula1

Thanks. I think you'd better check with your local stores. I'm from a different country so my price wouldn't be of much use to you.

HakkinenL

YOU DID IT !
LOOKS ABOLUTELY AWESOME !

Back2Benz

dat is hot!!!! ...stay with it...get your rear fenders rolled...shouldn't be more than $150 USD for both rears...but dam!!! that is a really nice set-up! Just have some spare steering fluid in the trunk!

jan ken po

Nice! 5Gs, ouch! Maybe its just me or the pics....but doesn't look "too high" at all.

Kenzmbz

Nice wheels !!! KEEP THEM !!

formula1

Thanks guys for the kind comments . My buddies don't think the car's too high either but I guess I'm just used to it being lower with the 18s. But yeah, I'm leaning towards keeping them as I'm getting more used to the look day after day

I'm meeting up with Hakkinen later today. Let's see what he thinks of the height. BTW Hakk, wanna buy my old wheels?

dchou

Wooow!! I'm really impressed. Any for only 750?!?! with tires??! i think that's a steal. HOw much for the bolts tho? Any install? And wat about the springs?

formula1

The bolts are free. But it's not 750 though. I think you misread. Springs and shocks cost approximately USD 850.

formula1

One more

dchou

But still, all told, that's still a lot less than what I was planning to spend on rims. I may spring for the kinds u have. Could i ask, where you bought em? And how did you get the bolts for free?

Looks great!

dchou

Are these the same rims as the ones in these pics?

If yes, why did you spring for same rims front/rear instead of staggered (i dunno if I'm making sense).

FrankW

picture you posted are the TSW Bremma. They are the replicas of the AMG type-iv. They are great if you are looking for staggered lips in the rear and they cost heck of a lot cheaper too.

The type-iv on formula's car is the real AMG type-iv they used on the C32/55 pace car for the F1. They are multi-piece and staggered, but without staggered lips.


anyhow back to topic, they look awesome and you are correct that the tires are rubbing on the plastic tabs on the bumper. You can have the shop shave that part off.