getto

19" AMG multi-spoke wheels look to much like (horse drawn) wagon wheels to me and give a harsh ride as well.

ManiacGT

Have you driven 18 and 19 on the same car? I have and there was very little difference I could tell. The 19's were perhaps a touch noisier at speed, that was all.

getto

Size does not matter in this case, aesthetics does. Multi-spoke wheels are out of the question.

S18LOK

I went for 5 spokes 18" because of practicality. If they did that 5 spokes in 19" i would of chosen them.

MASSC450

I wish Mercedes Benz allowed a choice of tire type as well wheel size. If this were the case I would have chosen A/S tires on my 19" wheels since I live in a snow belt.

MJ50

voted for 18s...

bluefang08

I like the Multispoke .

TJfromtheUK

I've ordered the 19" for my S205

ardadoruk83

I have given my W205 order with 5 spokes but i have been suffering about my decision now. I really confuse about 19 multispokes. Would it be uncomfortable without airmatic? Actually, Turkish roads are not so good and we have winter conditions for 4 months per year .

ManiacGT

If your roads are really bad, I'd go with the 18"

The roads here aren't that great. I personally feel the 19" size fits the size of the car better, but, even with AirMatic, you can feel and hear the thuds on poor roads, manhole covers etc.

I suspect the 18" would be less likely to damage through poor roads and also provide a tiny bit more cushioning. To be fair, its only half an inch different between wheel and road so its not going to be hugely different.

ardadoruk83

S205 should be much more comfortable than BMW e89 z4

ardadoruk83

For peace of mind 18"

For peace of heart 19"

ManiacGT

Actually I have adaptive damping on the Z4, so its quite comfortable in normal mode.

Capt Slo

I ordered my car with the black 19"s and bought a replica set of the 18"s for winter use...I actually prefer the look of the 18"s on the car.

MASSC450

Could you give some background on those replica 18" wheels...like how much, from where, and what winter tire/size will you be running on them?

Are the replica 18" wheels staggarded like the stock 18" wheels?

socal400

Go with the 19"s and don't look back. Tons of excuses but ultimately you buy these types of vehicles for style points...

socal400

You need to get your story straight my friend:


"Before I regret it? I'd regret a harsh every day ride more... Because I already have that in my BMW!"

ardadoruk83

My car will be C180 1.6 156hp, are you still thinking 19''s are a good idea

ManiacGT

Why does the engine size dictate your wheel choice?

ardadoruk83

IMO Small sized engine can easily be affected by wheel size (I mean performance and acceleration)

vic viper

Of course, but barely noticeable, I run 20.s on my C180 and I had the multispoke 19"

ardadoruk83

What do you think about C200 D 1.6 136hp diesel renault engine if you compare with C180 1.6 156hp?

ardadoruk83

I think i will go with 18'' because i don't wanna use aftermarket wheels for winter. Oem's are expensive and aftermarket quality is very low in Turkiye

vic viper

Skip the C200 Diesel, its a very dull motor, the M274 C180 is great and effecient, I have tuned mine to just under 200 bhp, works great!

ManiacGT

Ah the advantages of having insider knowledge. If I tried that I'd end up being discovered and having my warranty revoked.