Do I need to lower a CLK 500 for 19" wheels...
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Do I need to lower a CLK 500 for 19" wheels...
I'm picking up my CLK500 in two weeks.
I'm pretty set on putting on 19" Brabus replicas ( Monet Impressionisms)...
Has anyone put these wheels on or seen them on a CLK500?
Does the car need to be lowered or does it look "right" with the normal stock ride height?
Thanks.
By the...the going price for a new 05 CLK500 is socal is Invoice minus $4000...not bad.
I'm pretty set on putting on 19" Brabus replicas ( Monet Impressionisms)...
Has anyone put these wheels on or seen them on a CLK500?
Does the car need to be lowered or does it look "right" with the normal stock ride height?
Thanks.
By the...the going price for a new 05 CLK500 is socal is Invoice minus $4000...not bad.
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well...
to compliment the 19's a drop would be neccessary... if you didn't drop it, you'd have quite a gap that would be noticable... although your ride quality won't be sacrificed if you decide not to drop it.
to compliment the 19's a drop would be neccessary... if you didn't drop it, you'd have quite a gap that would be noticable... although your ride quality won't be sacrificed if you decide not to drop it.
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How much is a good amount to drop it?
Anyone have any suggestions on what to use (springs or shocks)
and what a typical install would run?
How about the sport suspension option for the CLK500?
Would that lower it enough?
Would the ride quality suck with 19's?
Maybe I should go with 18's...
Anyone have any suggestions on what to use (springs or shocks)
and what a typical install would run?
How about the sport suspension option for the CLK500?
Would that lower it enough?
Would the ride quality suck with 19's?
Maybe I should go with 18's...
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H&R is the best bang for the buck, affordable yet effective. That's what I'll be using with my new 19" AMG's... as for the shocks, I might stay with the factory shocks, but if need be, ill switch with Bilstiens. 18's is a much more comfortable ride, however 19's isnt much of a difference. If you want appearance and wow factor, go with 19's but if you want to look good but also have a comfortable drive, go with 18's.
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I have 18s (AMG double spoke), Brabus springs & shocks. Let me tell you that the ride is much stiffer than stock. I would not recommend 19s. Also, if money is not a problem, do springs and shocks. I think you'll get the worst ride ever if you install 19s and springs only. Good luck!
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Well, in terms of wheels, I think there's a good reason why AMG chose to install 18s and not 19s on the CLK55.
As for the height, it's your call. When i first installed the 18s, my springs and shocks were stock. I drove it for a couple of months and got tired of the look and handling. The car will not look bad with 18s only but it'll look twice as good when you lower it.
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As for the height, it's your call. When i first installed the 18s, my springs and shocks were stock. I drove it for a couple of months and got tired of the look and handling. The car will not look bad with 18s only but it'll look twice as good when you lower it.
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