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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 02:47 PM
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switched my 18" Alba 797's to Brabus 19" Monoblocks VI. Also inserted some a mesh grill behind the front bumper although the pic is a bit blurry.
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 06:44 PM
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Those wheels made the world of difference on the look of your car. Any plans to lower it?
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 08:40 PM
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ya i thought about it because i think it will complete the look of the car so maybe in the near future...
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Originally Posted by vizionclk430
Those wheels made the world of difference on the look of your car. Any plans to lower it?

In stead of lowering the car with those rims, would it be possible to have taller side walls? Say 40's instead of 30 or 35's not sure what people put on 19's for these cars.

I just got a 2002 CLK55 and want to get some 19's not sure what tire combination I should get. What is the biggest tire I can put on without rubbing. I really do not want 30 series side walls so the question is how wide and tall can I go with 19's.

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taller sidewalls make the vehicle sit up higher off the ground. Just think about it...if your sidewall is 1" thicker, the fender gap goes down by 1", but then your overall wheel/tire is 2" taller than before!! So the bottom of the car is 1" higher off the ground. (1" gap closing at the top, but also 1" higher ride height)

=> bottom line is that bigger profile can make the CLK a monster truck.
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I know what you mean but I just do not like it when there is very little side wall say 30's, just do not like that look when the rim kind of sticks out beyond the tire.
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I know what you mean but I just do not like it when there is very little side wall say 30's, just do not like that look when the rim kind of sticks out beyond the tire.
That has nothing do with the sidewall size. It has to do with the width of the tire. I have 25 series tires on the rear of mine and they don't stick out.
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That has nothing do with the sidewall size. It has to do with the width of the tire. I have 25 series tires on the rear of mine and they don't stick out.
So what side tire could I get on a 19 inch rim where the rim will not stick out and where the tire will not rub.
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So what side tire could I get on a 19 inch rim where the rim will not stick out and where the tire will not rub.
Depends on the wheel width and offset. if your offset is appx 32, and it's an 8.5, 235 35 19 should be great. 265 30 19 for 9.5
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That car looks way better with the Brabus. Good choice.
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