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

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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 03:18 PM
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Smile new wheels for my clk

I mounted the Brabus, and the car looks great, but when a friend brought me the AMG twin spoke style IV, just loved the look.

I also just noted that my grill has the frame painted black (it came like this when I bought the car), and I think it looks great as well.

What do you guys think?
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 03:29 PM
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Nice car! I like the Brabus better because the AMG's have the "fake" look (but then again i'm very picky). If you can get some real ones I would vote the AMG's.
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 05:34 PM
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Brabus all the way.... :
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 10:12 PM
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are those the Brabus replicas?
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by clkal
are those the Brabus replicas?
Those are original Brabus with Mercedes center caps. The only problem I have with those Brabus is that those are 19", and the front wheels rub against the fender because my car is too low. Guess I'll have to find them in 18"
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 11:29 PM
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how about replacing "thinner" tyres? those tyres look thick for 19". just my $0.02
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 11:47 PM
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how about replacing "thinner" tyres? those tyres look thick for 19". just my $0.02
You're probably right. Those are Ventus 245/35 19 on the front and 275/30 19 on the rear.

The AMG's have Yokohama 225/40 18 front and 255/35 18 on the rear and don't rub at all.

I'll try another set of tires on those Brabus, maybe.
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You're probably right. Those are Ventus 245/35 19 on the front and 275/30 19 on the rear.

The AMG's have Yokohama 225/40 18 front and 255/35 18 on the rear and don't rub at all.

I'll try another set of tires on those Brabus, maybe.
You should go with 235/35 19 in the front, if the rears are rubbing also you can do 265/30 19 on them. But those Brabus are killer!
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Id say stick with the brabus and definitely change those tires out to 235 up front and 265 in the rear max to limit your rubbing issues, and if they still rub, then found some more rounded sidewall tires, and last option of all that doesnt work, can also try getting our fenders rolled.

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