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Old May 13, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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Advice on AVUS AF-MO2 rims

I have decided to sell my avus rims, here are some pictures of them on my car. Do you think 18's would look good on my CL. I am not really the 20's type of guy only because of the rough roads here in NY.

https://mbworld.org/forums/wheels-tires/244007-feeler-sale-avus-af-mo2-20-a.html

Anybody has pictures of their CL slammed on 18's...thanks.
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Old May 14, 2008 | 09:25 AM
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The 18" wheels will not clear the 15.4" brakes in the front of your CL65. 18" wheels will only clear the rears. You have to go 19" at a minimum...and I am not sure all 19" wheels will clear.

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The 18" wheels will not clear the 15.4" brakes in the front of your CL65. 18" wheels will only clear the rears. You have to go 19" at a minimum...and I am not sure all 19" wheels will clear.

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What about with some nice spacers?. I am droping 18's Kosei with BFGs at the rear. 275/35 R 18's on Kosei 18 x 9 5-100/112 ET38 Kosei with rings of 66.56 mm, and the lugs are BC14 x 1.5
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Old May 14, 2008 | 11:11 AM
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My personal feeling is that a pretty big coupe like the CL needs at least a 19" wheel to help balance the overall proportion of the car. I wouldn't mess around with spacers to put an 18" wheel on the front...I think you can find a light 19" wheel instead.

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Old May 14, 2008 | 11:16 AM
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My personal feeling is that a pretty big coupe like the CL needs at least a 19" wheel to help balance the overall proportion of the car. I wouldn't mess around with spacers to put an 18" wheel on the front...I think you can find a light 19" wheel instead.

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I see. I will definitely do the reasearch for some nice 19's then and keep the 18's for the strip once in a blue. Thanks Tom for your input. As always it is well appreciated.
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Old May 18, 2008 | 02:12 AM
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Tom is right on the spot especially for a heavy car light that, plus it will take the aggressive look away from the CL.
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