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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 08:51 PM
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SLK55 wheels

I was thinking of getting SLK55 16 spoke wheels.
I know they same size as CLK550

Is the offset the same? Will i need spaces?
Should i get only 18x8.5 all around or stick to the original 18x7.5 F & 18x8.8 R set up?
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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 11:06 PM
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They will fit i currently have them on my clk without spacers

I find that they dont grip too well comapred to my old 19's i guess that extra rubber and wider stance makes a big difference.

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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 12:05 AM
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how wide were your 19s?
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 12:34 AM
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19x8.5 19x9.5

Im now chaging to 19x9 and 19x10 but im worried its gonna rub!

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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 12:38 AM
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what size tires did you have and what you going to get?
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by mk4mike

Im now chaging to 19x9 and 19x10 but im worried its gonna rub!

Mike
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by BadBlack550
what size tires did you have and what you going to get?
I had 235.30.19 and 265.30.19

im now going with toyo T1R 245.35.19 and 275.30.19

i want at much rubber on the ground as possible!

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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by mk4mike
I had 235.30.19 and 265.30.19

im now going with toyo T1R 245.35.19 and 275.30.19

i want at much rubber on the ground as possible!

Mike
I dont blame you
with 550 motor and 255 rears i cant catch any traction at launch.

all racing has to be done with a rolling start. lol

so you had no issues with 265 in the rear?
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 08:17 PM
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265 were great in the rear, i never lost traction!

To be honest im only going wider as my wheels are wider so i want to give them as much sidewall protection as possible

Mike
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SLK and CLK have the same offsets and bolt sizes. The wheels should fit.

I'm running 19" with spacers. Larger footprint and more flush.
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