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Old Dec 29, 2002 | 03:40 AM
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I need help.......

I know this has been covered many time but i just can't find the anwser.
If i go with 18" or 19" wheels do I HAVE TO LOWER THE CAR? It seems obvious that i do not but let me know guy's. Also if you have any picks of a "C" with aftermarket wheels and not lowered please post.

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Old Dec 29, 2002 | 05:38 AM
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I was just thinking about the same question, I am also thinking of putting a 19" wheel but dont want to lower the car.
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Old Dec 29, 2002 | 05:51 AM
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You guys can do whatever you wan't. There is no rule that you have to lower your car. It would look nicer tough.
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Old Dec 29, 2002 | 07:19 AM
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C32, not lowered, 18" Brabus wheels -



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Old Dec 29, 2002 | 10:06 AM
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UKC32 thank you very much!! for the pick.
In Poland the roads are very bad, so i after i have lowered my former cars i have alway been mad about what did. Maybe this time i will be happy with the car.
one more thing, how is the ride , is it a lot harder or unnoticeble?
I wonder how 19" would ride?

robert
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Old Dec 29, 2002 | 06:02 PM
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Ride is only very slightly changed - but it will be more noticeable on 19's.

Also if the roads are really bad, the chance of wheel damage increases as the tyre sidewall decreases, specially if you hit a pothole...
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Old Dec 29, 2002 | 07:31 PM
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UKC32 I love the rims. Question: Did you notice any significant loss in power or speed compared with your stock rims?
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Old Dec 30, 2002 | 07:41 AM
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UKC32 I love the rims. Question: Did you notice any significant loss in power or speed compared with your stock rims?
Thanks AMGDood

I never drove my car on stock rims, I had Brabus send the wheels to the dealer for him to fit pre-delivery, so I can't be specific.

But I have driven a few other C32's, and really can't tell the difference myself...and mine is still blindingly fast
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