CLK-Class (W208) 1998-2002: CLK 200, CLK 230K, CLK 320, CLK 430 [Coupes & Cabriolets]

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Old Jul 22, 2002 | 06:12 PM
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New wheels fitted.

Kleemann 18" x 8,5" front and 18" x 9.0" rear with Goodyear Eagle F1's. 225/40 and 255/35.
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Old Jul 22, 2002 | 06:15 PM
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Well, after all I said about getting the AMG's I thought I would try these out to convince myself I did not like them but unfortunately I did and told the dealer to leave them on
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Old Jul 22, 2002 | 06:17 PM
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Rear view, I love the tread pattern on the F1's.

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Old Jul 22, 2002 | 06:39 PM
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Old Jul 22, 2002 | 07:26 PM
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I really like those wheels, wasnt as sure before, but on your car they look great. Now all you need is some big brakes to show off behind those thin spokes. Kleeman's seem a bit pricey though, Ben's Brembos are still for sale... Youre car looks great though, congrats.

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Old Jul 22, 2002 | 08:42 PM
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Awsome! Now all you need is a kleemann Kompressor and suspension to make it an official kleemann car!
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Old Jul 23, 2002 | 02:19 AM
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Petie the brakes would be nice, perhaps I'll give Ben a call but as I am in the UK it usually means expensive shipping.

JamE55, I have the suspension done already with Kleemann shocks and springs. Agree the SC with the brakes and a throaty exhaust would be nice too . And then...............?

Need to earn a few points off the wife before I doo anything else to the car however .

Jonathan.
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Old Jul 23, 2002 | 02:58 AM
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Jonathan,

Brakes are one of those upgrades that don't require points from the wife. In fact, they have been known to add points Let's talk off the boards, and work something out.

Thanks

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Old Jul 23, 2002 | 03:55 AM
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Those look badass ! Keep up the good work !!

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Old Jul 23, 2002 | 06:05 AM
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I love it. They look awesome
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Old Jul 23, 2002 | 11:26 AM
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Those are nice.
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Old Jul 23, 2002 | 07:53 PM
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Very nice! Fits the W208 like the glove on a hand!
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Old Jul 23, 2002 | 08:32 PM
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Hey Ben are those Kleeman wheels pretty light ??

do you know the weight of the 19's ??

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Old Jul 24, 2002 | 01:08 AM
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Old Jul 24, 2002 | 09:38 AM
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Old Jul 24, 2002 | 09:47 AM
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congrats fudger, they are truly breathtaking!
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Old Jul 24, 2002 | 12:10 PM
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They look great! You made the right choice. I'll have to see them in person when I'm in London next
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Old Jul 24, 2002 | 01:01 PM
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Thanks Guys, I took a flyer with these rather than the AMG's both from a uniqueness and simply, aesthetic perspective.

I did find these Carlssons and thought they are similar to the Kleemanns however!

What do you think?
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Carlsson 2/5. One of my favorites
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