CLK-Class (W208) 1998-2002: CLK 200, CLK 230K, CLK 320, CLK 430 [Coupes & Cabriolets]

Which rims should i get?

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Old 07-09-2003, 12:22 AM
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Which rims should i get?

Should i stick with the 19" AMG CL's that i have like this...

or should i get the wheels like that of a 210 E55 only in the 19" application?

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side view...

(stick with these?)
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I think definitely keep the 19" CL like you have on now, i like that setup a lot...
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I say, stick with what you have... Those solid monoblocks cover too much, although they don't look bad...

Plus, those E55 style rims are probably dam heavy... so, stick with something a little lighter like the CL style rims
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Originally posted by Viktorious
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Dude... it looks more like you SLEEP in your car, rather than sit in it... those seats are reclined pretty far back... hehe... my buddy does the same if not lower on his GS, i hope he never gets into an accident... cause his head will never reach the headrest...

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Originally posted by mmgrad
Dude... it looks more like you SLEEP in your car, rather than sit in it... those seats are reclined pretty far back...
Maybe he was on the seat?!
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Keep the CL's. They look sweet.
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What I like more about the thicker spoked wheels is that they hide the brake area more. Unless you have some pretty big brake kit, that area behind wheels is ugly. Thicher spoked wheels cover it up. Carlsson X/6 wheels really really cover it up!
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I plan on buying the C32 brake kit, so i wanna kinda show em off if you know what i mean. hehehehe
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The CLs are pretty clean....nice color BTW
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Keep the CL rims. it looks better...

Vik, let me know when you get the C32 brakes done on your car.


Thanks.
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Keep the CL style rims unless you change your body kit.
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keep the CLs, less common! Car looks NICE BTW. Funny, I thought I was the only person that recline both seats to the same angle, HATE when they are all uneven!! LOL
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i recline both seats to be even too... but not that far back...
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Go with a rim that shows the brakes more, closed/full rims are boring. The Clk has flash, you need sweet rims not monoblocks. Just my opinion.
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Definitely stick with yours.
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Originally posted by mmgrad
i recline both seats to be even too... but not that far back...


MM, i'm 6'4", so I dont have much choice, I hate sitting all high up in the car. Looks like VIC must be pretty tall too, either that or he reclines his seat then sits on a pillow!!
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Lol i dont recline it that far back, i was just taking some pics of the interior. lol, i recline it back, but not that far back,

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