Haoleboy

I have been lurking for a while here and this is a great group

I have a bone stock 04 CLK 500 Black - that is my wifes car

my fun car is a 68 Chevelle with a 427 cu in big block

her CLK is on bald tires and I promised her some new wheels and tires

I like the MRR GT 1 in chrome that some of you have
but i have no idea where to get the best price on them

also I have no idea what kind of tire to get
she needs an all season tire that we can leave on year round

I dont let her drive in snow but we live in St Louis and we have *****ty winters

the tire issue is my main problem but if any of you could recommend an on line place that ships the wheels with the tires mounted and balanced

thanks in advance!

dynomite05

Welcome to the forum. You have a great 68 there, I would love to see some pics if you have them available.

I bought the MRRs that I had off eBay and the usually give you the option of shipping with tires. What size are you planning on getting? For tires I recommend Tirerack or discounttiredirect. You also might be able to find some wheels you like on their sites.

Haoleboy

I am looking at these from element wheels

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(2) 19x8.5 MRR GT1 Chrome
(2) 19x9.5 MRR GT1 Chrome part #: mrrgt11985chmrrgt11995ch
$1,550.00 $1,550.00 Front Tires: - 225/35/19 Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110$384.00 $384.00 Rear Tires: - 225/35/19 Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110$384.00 $384.00
Sub Total: $2,318.00 Delete

Mka77

Welcome to the group. I would shop a bit for the tires. Like Wes said above, TR and DTD are really competitive with their prices on tires.

But if I remember correctly, Element has free shipping. Do they mount and balance for free?

dynomite05

The V12s are great tires, but only for summer. They blow in the cold.

Also, I'm not sure how your wife drives but I wouldnt buy 19s for my girl. Bent wheels are a headache to deal with.

Mka77

Once I get through the General's Exclaims (summer tire), I'm going with the Continental DWS for my summer rig.

Haoleboy, Have you checked the thread all about what tire are you running on your W209?

https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...your-w209.html

Haoleboy

I put some pictures up of the Chevelle

in my photo album

not the best pictures

Showroom Motorsports

225/35 tire are WAY too narrow for the 9.5" wide rim. You can go with that size in the front, but you should go 255/30 for the rear.

Furthermore, is there a specific reason you are going with those wheels? I ask because those are priced very similarly to Forgestars, but are much lower quality...

Goodluck

dynomite05

+1. Thats what I was leading to.

Haoleboy

Details Name Unit Price Quantity Total Select - Staggered -
(2) 18x8 Lorenzo WL21 Black w/Machined Face
(2) 18x9.5 Lorenzo WL21 Black w/Machined Face part #: wl0211880wl0211895
$876.00 $876.00 Front Tires: - 215/35/18 (BEST DEAL!!!!) Capitol Sport UHP$233.00 $233.00 Rear Tires: - 215/35/18 (BEST DEAL!!!!) Capitol Sport UHP$233.00 $233.00 Vehicle Fitment: - 2004 Mercedes Benz CLK Class w/5x112 Bolt Pattern- -
Sub Total: $1,342.00 Delete

Haoleboy

what do you think of the above set up?

a lot less cash

and I think you are right 19" wheels look like a bad idea

dynomite05

The wheels are ok. Not sure about the brand in tires though. Also the tire sizes are a bit small. The most common sizes are 235/40 front and 265/35 rear for 18s.

Mka77

Who makes the Capital brand?

Mka77

http://askville.amazon.com/Capitol-t...uestId=1780698

lowpost

just my opinion - looks like a truck rim

M-bENZ

lol

2MCHCAR

+1

sweet jones

you are going from crappy quality to ****ty.

Mka77

Hope we haven't overwelmed Haoleboy. We can be very opinionated around here....

But we know best!