***Official Wheel/tire/stance Fitment Thread***
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2006 Facelift CLK500 Cab-
Thanks Kev!
I took my angle grinder and I found that panel you mentioned. I also ground away at the fender in the front, no rubbing now! Just to remind everyone, my rear et is 25 (wheel et 35 - 10mm spacer), I'm not lowered, and I'm using Michelin Pilot Super Sport 275/30/19 tire.
Some pics!
I took my angle grinder and I found that panel you mentioned. I also ground away at the fender in the front, no rubbing now! Just to remind everyone, my rear et is 25 (wheel et 35 - 10mm spacer), I'm not lowered, and I'm using Michelin Pilot Super Sport 275/30/19 tire.
Some pics!
I'm going to have to do this at some point just for piece of mind. Did you paint or clearcoat the ground down area? If not, it will start to rust and no one likes that on a MB
Just sand the bare area good and feather around it - mask off EVERYTHING around it even if you don't think overspray will get on it (it will)-wipe down with mineral spirits and rattle can some clearcoat or paint or both on there and you'll be set.
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From: Pensacola, FL.
2006 Facelift CLK500 Cab-
My new Wheel/tire/stance
Out of commission for 3 week seems likes it been longer but only has been one.
Koni adjustable coming in 3 weeks away
Wheels re chromed in Black chrome and ever 3 weeks away along with other parts that can be seen.
Eibach Springs here
Calipers cleaned and painted with Dupli-color Silver with new pads.
New back tires here BF Goodrich.
Out of commission for 3 week seems likes it been longer but only has been one.
Koni adjustable coming in 3 weeks away
Wheels re chromed in Black chrome and ever 3 weeks away along with other parts that can be seen.
Eibach Springs here
Calipers cleaned and painted with Dupli-color Silver with new pads.
New back tires here BF Goodrich.
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spec is 225/40r18 and 255/35r18 staggered you can run non staggered 235/40r18 but I wouldnt go any bigger
Also spacers 10 should be plenty you can go 12 if you want to fill up the wheel well a little more you will need longer lug bolts though and make sure the spacers are hub centric otherwise you will get vibrations.
Also spacers 10 should be plenty you can go 12 if you want to fill up the wheel well a little more you will need longer lug bolts though and make sure the spacers are hub centric otherwise you will get vibrations.
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clk500 2003
i take 225 for better steering.
with 10 mm space . can i use the stock bolts or need i larger ones.
here a photo http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...85982009_n.jpg
with 10 mm space . can i use the stock bolts or need i larger ones.
here a photo http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...85982009_n.jpg
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CLK500
Wheels and tires should be fine with none of the above.
The bolts should be the m12x1.5 ball seat type. As far as the wheels go you need to look at one of the OEM wheels and one of the aftermarket wheels down in the lug bolt holes to make certain the seats look the same. Some aftermarket wheels do use cone seat.
You should be able to use the same length bolt front and back.
The length of the bolt you will have to determine yourself by measuring how much is sticking out the back of the aftermarket wheel. No more than 3/4-7/8"
Color of bolt is your choice. Dacromet coated is OEM
The bolts should be the m12x1.5 ball seat type. As far as the wheels go you need to look at one of the OEM wheels and one of the aftermarket wheels down in the lug bolt holes to make certain the seats look the same. Some aftermarket wheels do use cone seat.
You should be able to use the same length bolt front and back.
The length of the bolt you will have to determine yourself by measuring how much is sticking out the back of the aftermarket wheel. No more than 3/4-7/8"
Color of bolt is your choice. Dacromet coated is OEM
Can the protruding silver colored centre hub on the fronts be taken off because it looks like some sort of cap? Will spacers in the front solve my problem?
The front rims mount on fine if I take the center cap off. Someone please tell me what I need to do... I'm so depressed right now cuz I feel so lost
Thanks
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06 CLK350 -SOLD! 2010 Cadillac SRX Premium Turbo
Any Forgestar F14 owners past or present?
I am considering new wheels for next summer. At first I really didn't care much for the F14's, but now I believe they are my likely choice.
I know Wes (Dyno) has a set, but has anyone else ran them?
Good place to purchase from?
Should I order them custom built or buy off the rack?
Thoughts?
I know Wes (Dyno) has a set, but has anyone else ran them?
Good place to purchase from?
Should I order them custom built or buy off the rack?
Thoughts?
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2011 E550 Sedan
I am considering new wheels for next summer. At first I really didn't care much for the F14's, but now I believe they are my likely choice.
I know Wes (Dyno) has a set, but has anyone else ran them?
Good place to purchase from?
Should I order them custom built or buy off the rack?
Thoughts?
I know Wes (Dyno) has a set, but has anyone else ran them?
Good place to purchase from?
Should I order them custom built or buy off the rack?
Thoughts?
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clk550
clk550
wheels: lexani's 20x8 in the front and 20x9.5 in the rear
tires: Falken sport 245/30/20 in the front and 285/25/20 in the rear.
spacers: only in the front but unkown size ( the wheel place just put them on)
suspension: stock. I need advice on the suspension, Please help! my car is in need of a drop but idk what i should do
wheels: lexani's 20x8 in the front and 20x9.5 in the rear
tires: Falken sport 245/30/20 in the front and 285/25/20 in the rear.
spacers: only in the front but unkown size ( the wheel place just put them on)
suspension: stock. I need advice on the suspension, Please help! my car is in need of a drop but idk what i should do
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clk550
wheels: lexani's 20x8 in the front and 20x9.5 in the rear
tires: Falken sport 245/30/20 in the front and 285/25/20 in the rear.
spacers: only in the front but unkown size ( the wheel place just put them on)
suspension: stock. I need advice on the suspension, Please help! my car is in need of a drop but idk what i should do
wheels: lexani's 20x8 in the front and 20x9.5 in the rear
tires: Falken sport 245/30/20 in the front and 285/25/20 in the rear.
spacers: only in the front but unkown size ( the wheel place just put them on)
suspension: stock. I need advice on the suspension, Please help! my car is in need of a drop but idk what i should do
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2011 E550 Sedan
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A pic from the side would be better.. Cozz from here it doesn't look like it need lowering or maybe just a bit
Edit: I just saw it on my laptop... I think your car will look good with eibach pro kit IMO
Edit: I just saw it on my laptop... I think your car will look good with eibach pro kit IMO
Last edited by ahmadk; Oct 11, 2011 at 01:58 AM.
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clk w209 200komp
Wheels: AMG Style III replica wheels 18x8.5 Front 18x9.5 Rear ET35 all around
Tires: Sunny SN39700 225/40/18 Front - 255/35/18 Rear
Spacers: None
Suspension: Original
No issues with this setup
Last edited by marandod; Oct 20, 2011 at 01:14 PM.
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clk w209 200komp
thanks, other pics:
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http://img819.imageshack.us/i/dscf1011pw.jpg
http://img10.imageshack.us/i/dscf1012v.jpg
http://img37.imageshack.us/i/dscf1013i.jpg
http://img189.imageshack.us/i/dscf1016a.jpg
http://img683.imageshack.us/i/dscf1018y.jpg
http://img834.imageshack.us/i/dscf1020bn.jpg
http://img853.imageshack.us/i/dscf1021bh.jpg
http://img52.imageshack.us/i/dscf1022b.jpg
http://img542.imageshack.us/i/dscf1023.jpg
http://img27.imageshack.us/i/dscf1024n.jpg
http://img853.imageshack.us/i/dscf1025y.jpg
Last edited by marandod; Oct 25, 2011 at 02:55 AM.
