Noobie question...What size of wheel?
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Noobie question...What size of wheel?
I'm lookin into getting new wheels for my car, but don't know what size can i go with? i'm thinkin of stickin to strictly 18's but don't know what the hell the 8, 8.5, 9 are...can someone tell me what sizes of wheels can i fit on the car and what kind of tires also?
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Originally Posted by MercedeSC32
I'm lookin into getting new wheels for my car, but don't know what size can i go with? i'm thinkin of stickin to strictly 18's but don't know what the hell the 8, 8.5, 9 are...can someone tell me what sizes of wheels can i fit on the car and what kind of tires also?
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Originally Posted by D2-AUTOSPORT
You can also use these same widths for your 18's (since you said strictly 18")
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Originally Posted by MercedeSC32
I'm lookin into getting new wheels for my car, but don't know what size can i go with? i'm thinkin of stickin to strictly 18's but don't know what the hell the 8, 8.5, 9 are...can someone tell me what sizes of wheels can i fit on the car and what kind of tires also?
If you want to maintain closest to factory get a 7.5 or 8 in front and 8.5-9 in rear depending on how wide a tire you want.
Here's some pics.. my car is lowered on Brabus springs.
Good luck..
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Thanks dragon! I would love to buy your car if I had the $$$$$.. Saw it on ebay.. drool!! 
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Originally Posted by sdsilverm3
Mark, the SLK wheels look great on your car. Are you still going to go through with the powder coat or polish?
, color / wheels / lowering / exhaust all perfect. Forgot to post that on your "me and dut" thread.
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Originally Posted by sdsilverm3
Mark, the SLK wheels look great on your car. Are you still going to go through with the powder coat or polish?
I agree with D2 on your car.. Looking good.. don't see many white mercs around..
