18" or 19" wheels??
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18" or 19" wheels??
Hi!!! I will be joining the W204 family soon either this month or next month!!
Already ordered some carbon fiber parts for the car...just thinking if I should get some 18" wheels or 19" wheels. I don't really want to lower the car.. The 19" looks nice but I am afraid it will make the car looks like a SUV and will give me a harsh ride. I have 18" on the W203 and it looks pretty nice and comfortable, but I am not sure if 18" will look too small on the W204. Any comments or suggestions????
Already ordered some carbon fiber parts for the car...just thinking if I should get some 18" wheels or 19" wheels. I don't really want to lower the car.. The 19" looks nice but I am afraid it will make the car looks like a SUV and will give me a harsh ride. I have 18" on the W203 and it looks pretty nice and comfortable, but I am not sure if 18" will look too small on the W204. Any comments or suggestions????
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18" looks okay in size without lowering. I have an S204 with Sports pack, AMG pack with 18" split spokes. Okay is okay, but okay isn't great.
To me, a 19" with perfect ET values but without lowering will look very nice. Lowering with Koni or Billstein or H&R will not ruin your ride, there's a H&R Supersport thread on the forums I suggest you read it.
Coilovers (PSS9 etc) will give you the best ride, but they come at a cost. So just buy Sport or Supersport springs and try it, it's not like you'll drop it that much so the ride will almost be unaffected. Maybe a bit harder but nothing uncomfortable! (eg. stock Z4 ride
) It will be a lot more planted on the road...
To me, a 19" with perfect ET values but without lowering will look very nice. Lowering with Koni or Billstein or H&R will not ruin your ride, there's a H&R Supersport thread on the forums I suggest you read it.
Coilovers (PSS9 etc) will give you the best ride, but they come at a cost. So just buy Sport or Supersport springs and try it, it's not like you'll drop it that much so the ride will almost be unaffected. Maybe a bit harder but nothing uncomfortable! (eg. stock Z4 ride
) It will be a lot more planted on the road...
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Are those 18's in your sig?? They look larger.
Are taking about the difference between 18" and 19" wheels?
Are taking about the difference between 18" and 19" wheels?
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