peppernick

After much deliberation, I eventually decided on these OEM AMG Styling 4 2-piece wheels.




Not a direct fit on the CLK, but special 'hybrid' bolts with 14mm radius seats were required to fasten the wheels properly onto the CLK's hub.

19X8.5 fronts and 19X9.5 rears. I spaced the rears out another 10mm on each side but the front offset is perfect!

I also swapped the Eibach Pro Kit out for a set of H&R springs. The drop is a lot more even front and rear.

Here are some pics .......















The visual improvement on 19"s is staggering I love them!

Mad_Game

wowww. looks amazing.

how is ride comfort with H&R compared to stock?

did your car come with amg bodykit?

peppernick

Thanks

My car is the European Sport model, it comes with all the cosmetic AMG trimmings and even the exhaust.

I really like how the car ride on the H&R springs. Much better body control without significant loss in comfort (TBH, I prefer a tighter chassis with some sacrifice in comfort). The Eibachs were still too soft to my liking and the OEM sport springs made my car behave like a boat.

stormkenny3

If it was possible ur car looks better that before lol. totally awesome, i am hoping to get h and r's in about 2 weeks. don't think i will get mine quite as low but should still look respectable.

dkim

where can i get the "hybrid" bolts? i want to put on cls55/63 wheels on the car.

is this possible? what fit were the amgs you bought? for an sl? e?

dkim

perfect offset in the rears btw

peppernick

I bought them from the UK supplier of RAD bolts.

http://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/option/bolt_packs

(Bolt pack 4 or 4L)

Because of the 10mm spacer I used at the rear, I had to order in slightly longer 35mm shank length bolts.

The wheels were originally off an SL55, ET30 front, ET31 rear. You might have front brake caliper clearance issue with the CLS fitment wheels despite similar offsets. Do double check.

peppernick

Thanks TBH, despite the drop, there's plenty of clearance.

More pics from the weekend ........

DCarrera

wow.. I totally dig those wheels!!! Effing hot.. hey.. my wallet just ran for cover. Damn. Did you get those as take-offs from a supplier or new from MBZ? Those offsets are pretty close to what the 208 needs (within 5mm). Hmmmmm I have aftermarket wheels but they seem sorta ghetto.... looking for something more classy than what I have. Glad I stumbled into this thread!

peppernick

They are too expensive new, especially from an MB dealer. I sourced them from ebay Germany, a wheel at a time. Took me 2 months. They are used, 3 in very good condition and one with some minor scuffs to the diamond cut rim which I have to repair. Otherwise, great buy as they cost me a quarter of what they originally cost.

dkim

will any 230 wheels work with brake clearance issue? I can just get the sl55 5spoke that look just like the cls55 rims if there's a problem with clearance.

i wonder if there are any US suppliers of the bolts...anyone??

romie777

Your setup looks great! What size, type tires are you running?

peppernick

Falkens FK-452 265/30/19 rears and 235/35/19 fronts.

stormkenny3

i was advised this

You need tyres that will keep you on the tarmac. Either Toyo or Yokohama for grip. You could fit Falken (made by GDY/Dunlop Japan).

what is your impressions of the tyres, i.e noise,ride comfort, handling

archony

Peppernick, sorry for being off-topic but will you have to pay that $50-a-day 'congestion fee' for driving your car in London?

peppernick

Later in the year, if the current Mayor gets re-elected, yes £25 per day to enter London City during peak hours (6.30 - 18.30).

I don't drive to work (I take the metro), so this doesn't affect me. Even if I drove to work, there's no way I could park my car!

peppernick

Don't be bias towards tyre brand. There are plenty of excellent tyres out there for a lot less.

The FK-452s, they surprised me. They are really superb tyres. Grip fantastically and a lot quieter during crusing. For that price, the FK-452s are no brainer really.

stormkenny3

good to know, i have read reviews on the fk -452'a and most are good, so am def considering them.

Amiricanmade

DId you cut any coils? It looks super low...maybe it's the 19's

dynomite05

I don't think he cut anything. Looks about right for #2 pads.

EuroTra$H

wow... how old is this thread... pepper has one clean ride, always a pleasure to see.

M-bENZ

yea man this thread is old

JHouse

Well I hadn't seen it yet, and that car is a beauty.