can i add 1.2" eibach springs
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From: wichita, ks
mercedes clk 320
can i add 1.2" eibach springs
I just a bought a 99 clk 320 and this weekend put on a set of lowenhart wheels 19x8.5 in the front, and 19x 9.5 in the rear there doesn't seem to be much space in the rear inside wheel well. I was just wondering if anyone could reassure me. I already ordered the springs, so hopefully everything works any advise would be great!
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W213 '17 E43 ///AMG - W211, W208 no more
if 1.2" refers to the final drop due to the springs, you should be fine. lots of members here lower their cars even more than that while running 19s
Just make sure you follow the guidelines of using nothing larger than 235/35 Front, and 265/30 Rear tires. And, it will probably be wise for you to have all your fenders rolled to prevent damage when you hit a bad bump or pot hole...
Just make sure you follow the guidelines of using nothing larger than 235/35 Front, and 265/30 Rear tires. And, it will probably be wise for you to have all your fenders rolled to prevent damage when you hit a bad bump or pot hole...
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Lets see... I'm not ver good at explaining this in writing... But, If you look under the fender, you'll notice that the flare inside almost bends in at a 90 degree angle, well, that in itself takes up space in terms of width.
In Rolling the fenders, they heat the fenders a little to prevent cracking, and then they roll it so that piece that is bent in, is now bent in at about... oh, 20 degrees?
Just imagine you folding your hands into a T shape (original fenders), then make it into a Fist (rolled fender). It just doesn't stick out as much, therefore, less chance of contact with the rims/tires.
In Rolling the fenders, they heat the fenders a little to prevent cracking, and then they roll it so that piece that is bent in, is now bent in at about... oh, 20 degrees?
Just imagine you folding your hands into a T shape (original fenders), then make it into a Fist (rolled fender). It just doesn't stick out as much, therefore, less chance of contact with the rims/tires.
