Matt

Does anyone know if MB makes the split spoke AMG wheels that are on the C32's in 18 inch? If so how could I obtain a set?

Also I have read info about purchasing a factory AMG brake system, would anyone have any info and/or pricing specs for that?

Thanks in advance,
Matt

AndrewK

Matt, I just ordered those wheels today. Take a look at the 'future models' section of mbusa.com and click on the CLK55, you will see them there. Go to www.statusimports.com and take a look, they carry the 18x7.5 and 18x8.5 for the W203 or W209. It will however be a 5 week special order, not a quick deal.

Sorry dont know about brakes -

session

ooo split spoke 18s; i would LOVE those. what kinda tires are you putting on them?

AndrewK

225/40-18 Pilot Sports on 18x7.5 all the way around.

Matt

would I be able to go any wider than 7.5 without doing any fender rolling on the front and back?

AndrewK

I think you can go 8.5 on the rear... but I didnt because it would require 255/35 which I could not get Pilot Sports in, and I just didnt want to have all of hassles of a staggered setup.

Matt

not to drag this along any further, but could you clarify "hassles" for me (<--newbie, obviously)?

Thanks

session

hmm, now i'm not sure if an extra inch is worth $480 =p

AndrewK

Well, a 255/35 tire is about $30 more than a 225/40 tire, and the tires cannot be rotated because the rears wont fit the fronts and vice-versa.

Matt

Ahhh...Understood. By the way thanks for that website

AndrewK

Yeah Status Imports is great to do business with, its a family business and they are very helpful and knowledgable.

peet

As far as the brakes, I priced them from a Carlsbad CA dealer - search forum for wholesale and you'll get their names (trying to keep it professional y'all).

Anyhow, 2 calipers, 2 rotors and 2 pads - ~$650 plus shipping.

17" wheel size required -- offset 37 and dish is in debate. I can't afford to do it right now so will be waiting until spring - at that time I'll let everyone know if the C7 wheel fits as well as the amg split spoke 17.

Peet

JeT

Andrew, you could probrably go 245 for the rears for 8.5.

shtatc

I love my 17" Split spoke wheels - I did get the staggered set up. I sort of wished I waited for the 18's. I don't know if I would have gotten the staggered set up with the 18's though. Like AndrewK said - I think the extra cost is not really worth it and I don't think you will get much more benefit from a staggered set-up. Unless you want it for looks only. Our cars do not create that much HP to warrant the wider rear tires, IMO. You can also argue the handling benefits, but how much does it really add?

patronus

I love the way my staggered AMG ultra-thin spoke's (203's) look. Combined with the stiffer rear bias AMG sway bars, I can even get the rear end out with the 245's on 8.5 rims.

I run directional Kuhmo 712's so there is absolutely no rotating tires. Each one is assigned to a corner of the car for life!

JeT

How much are the AMG sway bars...I didn't know they made them!

patronus

AMG sway bars are, specifically, C32 bars that I bought from my local MB dealer for a total of $300 for the set!