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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 02:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Imelda
Remember...
Ride is based By The Vehicle Not by The Tires Profile.
Ride was never sacrificed.
Sorry but that's completely inaccurate. A smaller sidewall results in less flex = more road harshness transmitted to the car. There is certainly a difference in ride quality from your stock setup to what you have now.

Originally Posted by Imelda
-No performance is missing.
-No Braking/Stopping issues.
Also, I can assure you that you are missing performance whether you think you are or not. By going with 22's in the back you have effectively raised your final drive ratio. Your car already has a pretty tall 2.82 rearend ratio; it's most certainly higher now, which does lead to a loss in bottom end performance. Furthermore, your wheels are heavier and your car now has considerably more unsprung weight to get rolling (and to stop). Had you done a before/after dyno as well as a 100-0 stop distance test both before and after you'd certainly see a difference in torque and braking performance.

I'm not sure what the effects of varying front vs. rear diameters will have on the ESP system but I don't know enough about it to speak intelligently. ;0)

That being said, have fun. It's original, I'll give you that.
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 05:36 AM
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They said 22's wouldnt fit but they lying...hey do what you gotta do..its your ride..
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 05:44 AM
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Not my thing, but congrats on the 22's. Might want to think about a brake upgrade to fill in the extra space.
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 06:41 AM
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lets see some pic's from distance
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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 03:06 PM
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More pics coming saturday 2/4/05 @ 6 pm pacific.
Set your alarm clocks. its going to be goooooood!
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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 03:09 PM
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What would you recommend...
Mr. Give me a "Brakeman"
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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 03:29 PM
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I Respect Everything you say...
and your right! I could probably "Read the diffrence"
However...
I Dont Race,
But when i do... (at the Track)
I "Bring It On" With my husbands 1996 SS "R1 Impala"
(ZR1 MOTOR) "525 Hp to the wheels!" "6 Speed"
(1/4 mile @ 10.9 sec)
Very fast Feeling in a 5,000 lbs. car.
The CLK was more of a "Stuck in traffic" Car.
Was bought for comfort.
My G35 is my "Late to work car"
...Follow what i'm saying.
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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Imelda
I "Bring It On" With my husbands 1996 SS "R1 Impala"
(ZR1 MOTOR) "525 Hp to the wheels!" "6 Speed"
(1/4 mile @ 10.9 sec)
Very fast Feeling in a 5,000 lbs. car.
And no pics???? Come on, don't tease me like that :0)))
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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 06:01 PM
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And I'm guessing you could move up to SL65 AMG roters with 22" That's quite the space that need filling.


Originally Posted by Imelda
What would you recommend...
Mr. Give me a "Brakeman"
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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by S2000


And I'm guessing you could move up to SL65 AMG roters with 22" That's quite the space that need filling.
WHAT'S A HONEST PRICE?
WHERE CAN THEY BE INSTALLED IN LA OR OC
Any complications with Brembo?
REMEMBER...
I am running 20x8.5 in the Front and 22x9.5 in the Rear.
HELP!
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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 08:32 PM
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06 CLK 500 / 07 Honda Ridgeline
http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/resul...5&autoModClar=

$2800 - $3200 depends on size (355mm ??? maybe a little bigger)

Installation = what ever a local brake/speed shop will charge

There should not be any complications. You should have better braking, but that would be in a panic stop or on a track. Under normal driving these brakes are going to perform the same as the factory brakes. But they will fill up more of the space generated by the 20" and 22".

There are other brake upgrade kits out there, the red and gold will DEFINATELY be seen with your Rim/Color combo.

-hope this helps
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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 11:33 PM
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I Thank You for the info.

However, If I read the info from the link you supplied...
The price is Per axle correct?
Aprox. Brembo set-up for all four corners
is $5,000 - $6,000. (aprox.)?

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Old Feb 5, 2006 | 12:05 AM
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06 CLK 500 / 07 Honda Ridgeline
Yes, give or take.

Mods aren't cheap, but either is looking good...

-post pics when you get them.
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Old Apr 30, 2017 | 12:16 PM
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could you help me I have a 04 clk 320 the back wheel is 22s 10.5 wide what size tire do I need for the back?
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I can't say I'm feeling it, it reminds me of this look
​​​​​​Can 22" fit the front if its not lowered?
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