err0neous

Okay, I finally tested a 18x8 AMG Style III Monoblock on my CLK. It has a 7mm lower offset than the stock wheel, plus it is half an inch wider, so it stuck out further than the stock wheel. I took a lot of pictures so that everyone can see and offer their opinion on how it looks.

The pics are at:
http://www.err0neous.org/mbz/amg18
- The test wheel is the front passenger side, without the armor all on it. I took quite a few photos of the stock wheel on the driver side for comparison.

Background info on this project is on this thread:
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...threadid=18648

Another issue I am looking for feedback on is using the 12mm bolts on this wheel which is made for a 14mm bolt. How do you feel about doing that?

Everyone's feedback would be appreciated.

LowRydeR

They would look badass if you slamm your car =)

-Bruce

Larry Sonsini

I agree with bruce...you must be running at least #3 pads up front, cause that's quite a gap!

FrankW

NICE...i'm looking for those wheel for my car (c32, just in case). Do you guys know if i would need spacers for my car? if so, what kind? what type of bolt? and how much should i expect to pay for all that with out the tires?

thanks

CLK_Ivan

Looks great. I think the rears would look even better with spacers.

err0neous

The rears are the stock wheels, the pics are only of 1 18" test wheel. The rears of this set would be 9" wide and require a 10 mm spacer due to their high offset.

I am still trying to determine whether it will be okay to use a 12mm bolt in these wheels which have a 14mm hole.

err0neous

I have determined that it is probably okay to use the 12mm bolt in the 14mm hole, due to the fact that the wheel is hubcentric. I have spoken with a number of people about this subject, and everyone that says it is okay has tried it multiple times, and the people who say not to do it have not tried it and cannot cite any known instances of it causing a problem.

Brian_R170

Which wheels are those? I thought the SL wheels were 18x8.5

Are you looking for the extra width or just the 18-inch look.

There are some new 18x7.5/18x8.5 Styling III wheels for the W209 CLK and they have the same offsets as the 17-inch versions that came on the W208s. They are available with factory option code 790 in Germany, which includes the wheels with 225/40R18 tires in front and 255/35R18 tires in the rear and a lowered sport suspension.


Check out page 9 of the German CLK pricelist:
http://www.mercedes-benz.de/mbd/pdf/coup0100_neu.pdf

err0neous

They are the 18x8 front, 18x9 rear for the new E. I am aware of that option, it is not yet available in the US, but I have talked to dealers in the UK who can get it but the wheels would be about $470 each, and another $125 each to get them here. Total about $2400 for the set. By contrast, this 18x8/18x9 set is $1600. I am going to call a dealer or two in Germany tonight and see if I can get it any cheaper there.

I have found out that the Style IV (split spoke) is available now in the US, 18x7.5/18x8.5, so that is also an option. Yet another would be of course the multipiece 18x7.5/18x8.5 which would run about the same price as importing the one piece wheels from Europe.

I still have not decided to definitely use the 18x8/18x9 set on my car yet, I think it will be okay, but I know that I will probably want the 18x7.5/18x8.5 set once it comes out.

Pros and cons of using these E spec wheels on my CLK:
Pros: 18", wider track, looks really good, have them now.
Cons: Offset is a bit low on the front, need spacers due to high offset in the rear. May look too aggressive/weird.

So, the saga continues...

Johan Baecksin

I have the same problem as you. Trying to fit 18" wheels to my CLK (w209). Same issue though, where the front needs to have an offset around 37mm and rear around 30mm. Seems like there are not too many 18" AMG options with that kind of offset.

Frustrating.

You said the Style IV (split spoke) is available now in the US, 18x7.5/18x8.5. I think they have the correct offset for our cars.

Do you know where. Checked with Tirerack and they don't have it yet.

Cheers

err0neous

Hoehn MB in Carlsbad said they could get them and gave me pricing. The wheels were on their 209 parts list. Pretty high at around $560 per wheel.

Part numbers for this AMG Styling IV (split spoke, 18x7.5/18x8.5) for the 209/208 CLK are:
B66031304
B66031305

Maybe you can call your local MB or wheel dealer and get a better deal.

Johan Baecksin

I was down at my local MB dealer, and they have the Monoblock styling III (five thin single spoke) for the CLK, 7.5x18 et 37 and 8.5x18 et 30. I think that's the one you're looking for. This would sit perfect on your CLK.

Pricing was similar that you got quoted for the split spoke, $3.900 for chrome including tires. He didn't have a price for the silver, but it problably would be around $550 each without tires. I bet when the Tirerack and the likes get it, it will be around $350.

How did it go calling Germany. The wheels i really would like is the new Carlsson 1/16, but it will not be imported to US, at least not for a while. Is it difficult to arrange for shipping including custom paperwork.

Cheers

err0neous

Which dealer was it? I talked to a guy named Klenk at an MB dealer in Stuttgart, he said that he can get the wheels, I am going to call him back on Monday to get the price. However, that won't be necessary if I can just get the wheels from your dealer.

Brian_R170

There are currently 3 styles of 18-inch AMG wheels that will fit the W208, W209, W202, W203, and R170. They are:

AMG Multipiece Styling III, 7.5x18ET37 front/rear and 8.5x18ET34 rear, (these are 18-inch versions of the '02 CLK55 cabrio wheels), currently available as accessories only.

AMG One-piece Styling III, 7.5x18ET37 front/rear and 8.5x18ET30 rear (these are 18-inch versions of the '02 CLK430 wheels), currently available as a factory option on W209 CLKs in Germany.

AMG One-piece Styling IV, 7.5x18ET37 front/rear and 8.5x18ET34 rear, (18-inch version of '02 SLK32/C32 wheels with slight styling changes at the center), currently standard on the W209 CLK55 in Germany. Note there is an 18-inch version with a different width/offset that is standard on the W211 E55.

Like you, I am interested in the 18-inch AMG one-piece Styling IVs.

Johan Baecksin

Great summary of wheel options.

The dealer who had the Styling III one piece is Mercedes in Sacramento, Von Hausen, phone number 916-924-8000.

They just opened at a new location in El Dorado Hills, same ownership, where I saw the wheels on a new CLK320. I don’t have the phone number to this new location, but the other loaction will surely know. I talked to a guy named Mark, who i think is their person for dealer installed options.

I'll be going to Germany in business soon. Perhaps a can buy my favorite choice Carlsson 1/16 and take them with me on the flight home. Wheels without tires is hopefully not that big. I’m annoyed with Tirerack, the importer of Carlsson into the US, who doesn’t want to carry these wheels.

Cheers