19 inch rims on 430
07-30-2009, 09:06 AM
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99 CLK 430, 84 v8 rx7, 97 gtp grand prix
19 inch rims on 430
anyone running 19 x 8 rims 35 offset 235 35 19 tires on a clk 430 stock suspension, just wondering about clearance issues as I ordered a set and they said the rims would fit but I might need to roll the front fenders? thought someone might know for sure 
07-30-2009, 03:52 PM
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do a search. this subject has been brought up hundreds of times.
07-31-2009, 07:47 AM
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99 CLK 430, 84 v8 rx7, 97 gtp grand prix
thanks for the replys guys btw I did look for about a half hour for this set up but couldn,t find it so I figured I'd post, is it hard to lower these cars? I've read about changing the pads to lower them, is this just the pieces of rubber that the springs sit on? also where would you buy parts and how low do you think I could go thanks again
07-31-2009, 10:54 AM
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yup, changing or 'deleting' the spring pads will lower you car, just a little bit.
Its going to require you to remove the springs on all 4 corners, so might as well install 'new lowerings springs'.
CLick below to see my ride on 19's with 235/35/19 and eibach springs on #2 and #1 spring pads.
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...y-rollers.html
Its going to require you to remove the springs on all 4 corners, so might as well install 'new lowerings springs'.
CLick below to see my ride on 19's with 235/35/19 and eibach springs on #2 and #1 spring pads.
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...y-rollers.html
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07-31-2009, 11:42 AM
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99 CLK 430, 84 v8 rx7, 97 gtp grand prix
wow that looks pretty nice and even are the #1 pads on the front or the back if I might ask also where would you pick up the pads I might have to get this done soon thanks
08-01-2009, 06:09 PM
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u get them from the dealer and they are about $9.95 each..basically $40 all four.
08-14-2009, 07:19 PM
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MY BROTHER HAD 19" ON HIS AND IT WAS FINE.... IM ALSO THINKING ABOUT PUTTING 19'S ON MINE IF I KEEP IT....
THERES PEOPLE ON HERE THAT PUT 20'S ON AND LOWER THERE CLK SO IM SURE ITS FINE
THERES PEOPLE ON HERE THAT PUT 20'S ON AND LOWER THERE CLK SO IM SURE ITS FINE
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08-29-2009, 03:34 AM
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Still better than 18"s on any suspension though. IMHO.
19" is the way to go, you can lower your car later on if you'd like. Personally i'm running 19's on stock suspension and it looks good i think..no problems whatsoever with clearance, even if i load the car to the max.
