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Got some New wheels...Carlsson 2/5's just thought I'd share a picture
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Got some New wheels...Carlsson 2/5's just thought I'd share a picture
Here they are.... I know I know... I need to lower it and clean it up....
I got 18x8 and 18x9 with the new AVS ES-100
I got 18x8 and 18x9 with the new AVS ES-100
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Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Turbo
That looks good.
OT but...
How do you like the AVS ES100? I have put about 3000 miles on them mounted on the stock 17" AMGs.
They will get noisy, like my previous Parada set on 18" Brabus Multipiece Mono-V.... REAL noisy, but so far I think they're good in the rain.
OT but...
How do you like the AVS ES100? I have put about 3000 miles on them mounted on the stock 17" AMGs.
They will get noisy, like my previous Parada set on 18" Brabus Multipiece Mono-V.... REAL noisy, but so far I think they're good in the rain.
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Yeah my calipers are painted red, and I'll get you some more pictures.
I just put the wheels on today, so I don't know much about the tires. I've only driven 4 miles with the new rims hahaha
Thanks guys!!
I just put the wheels on today, so I don't know much about the tires. I've only driven 4 miles with the new rims hahaha
Thanks guys!!
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I have the same setup (wheels and tires). I really like the flat sidewall on the ES100. It help fill up the wheel well pretty good and the tread design looks great. I only driven on it for less than 500 miles, but I actually think it is better than my stock Michelin Pilot. I felt less spin on fast takeoff and hard cornering.
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Re: very nice
Originally posted by 911Jose
Cilky,
very nice. Are your brake calipers painted red? any side shots?
-j
Cilky,
very nice. Are your brake calipers painted red? any side shots?
-j
closeup of rear rim...
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hahaha Thanks everyone.
Hey Petie shoot me an email I lost your address. Got you a new sig pic....
Yeah the sidewall is really flat and looks awesome. The tires seem to be very nice right now and pretty quiet. They do have a little wonder to them, but maybe that is just the wider tires or the wind tonight.
Hey Petie shoot me an email I lost your address. Got you a new sig pic....
Yeah the sidewall is really flat and looks awesome. The tires seem to be very nice right now and pretty quiet. They do have a little wonder to them, but maybe that is just the wider tires or the wind tonight.
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Hey Ben.... Hook me up with some stickers!! I'll advertise for you hahaha
Now I'm done with mods for looks for a little while, so I'll need some more go-parts soon.
Now I'm done with mods for looks for a little while, so I'll need some more go-parts soon.
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Pretty... why not 19's?
nice pics.. great work boys..!
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Re: Re: Re: very nice
Originally posted by Arnee
Petie, is your car lowered? If it isn't, the fender gap doesn't look that bad w/ 18's.
Petie, is your car lowered? If it isn't, the fender gap doesn't look that bad w/ 18's.
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silly question but 19s will fit a CLK right?
I should be getting mine pretty soon
I like how you guys painted the brakes red.... how did you do it? would like to do the same but heard you will lose a lot of brake fluid doing it and it's hard to reassemble the brake afterwards
I should be getting mine pretty soon
I like how you guys painted the brakes red.... how did you do it? would like to do the same but heard you will lose a lot of brake fluid doing it and it's hard to reassemble the brake afterwards
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There is no reason to lose any fluid when painting the calipers, or disassemble the brakes. We sell the G2 brake paint kits, that come with everything you need including instructions.
19s will fit, but make sure you get wheels with the right offset and width. Also, depending on the tire, you may rub. If you aren't sure, just ask on MBWorld.
There is no reason to lose any fluid when painting the calipers, or disassemble the brakes. We sell the G2 brake paint kits, that come with everything you need including instructions.
19s will fit, but make sure you get wheels with the right offset and width. Also, depending on the tire, you may rub. If you aren't sure, just ask on MBWorld.
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Hey Cilky and Petie, what's your tire set ups? I'm actually getting the same set of rims tomorrow, I just put in H&R springs today. BTW I will have 225/40/18 in the front and 255/35/18 in the rear. And what kind of a ride diffences did it make on your car. Thanks in advance.
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what's your tire set ups? I'm actually getting the same set of rims tomorrow
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Originally posted by CLKeith430
Hey Cilky and Petie, what's your tire set ups? I'm actually getting the same set of rims tomorrow, I just put in H&R springs today. BTW I will have 225/40/18 in the front and 255/35/18 in the rear. And what kind of a ride diffences did it make on your car. Thanks in advance.
Hey Cilky and Petie, what's your tire set ups? I'm actually getting the same set of rims tomorrow, I just put in H&R springs today. BTW I will have 225/40/18 in the front and 255/35/18 in the rear. And what kind of a ride diffences did it make on your car. Thanks in advance.
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Originally posted by CiLKY
Petie has 225/40 and 255/35 like you are getting. I went with 235/40 and 265/35 because I love wide tires hahaha :p I was afraid I would need to roll my fenders as soon as the wheels went on, but they haven't even come close. I've been jumping up and down in the trunk to see if I can get them to rub, but nothing yet. Whenever tirerack frees their fender roller up, I'll roll my fenders. The only ride difference I've noticed so far is the tires following every crack in the road. It is still just as smooth as stock though.
Petie has 225/40 and 255/35 like you are getting. I went with 235/40 and 265/35 because I love wide tires hahaha :p I was afraid I would need to roll my fenders as soon as the wheels went on, but they haven't even come close. I've been jumping up and down in the trunk to see if I can get them to rub, but nothing yet. Whenever tirerack frees their fender roller up, I'll roll my fenders. The only ride difference I've noticed so far is the tires following every crack in the road. It is still just as smooth as stock though.
