***Official Wheel/tire/stance Fitment Thread***
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2003 clk320 coupe
Hi, hope someone can help ? I have a 2003 clk320 avantgarde coupe, running stock 16 inch alloys.
I have been offered a set of amg style rims that are 18 x 8 ET 33 all round (these are like new, the guy had them on a 2004 C-class sedan)
Will these go on my car, and if so what tyres and size would you recommend ?
been told to go with wider tyres on rear ? Thanks guys.
I have been offered a set of amg style rims that are 18 x 8 ET 33 all round (these are like new, the guy had them on a 2004 C-class sedan)
Will these go on my car, and if so what tyres and size would you recommend ?
been told to go with wider tyres on rear ? Thanks guys.
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Hi, hope someone can help ? I have a 2003 clk320 avantgarde coupe, running stock 16 inch alloys.
I have been offered a set of amg style rims that are 18 x 8 ET 33 all round (these are like new, the guy had them on a 2004 C-class sedan)
Will these go on my car, and if so what tyres and size would you recommend ?
been told to go with wider tyres on rear ? Thanks guys.
I have been offered a set of amg style rims that are 18 x 8 ET 33 all round (these are like new, the guy had them on a 2004 C-class sedan)
Will these go on my car, and if so what tyres and size would you recommend ?
been told to go with wider tyres on rear ? Thanks guys.
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2003 clk320 coupe
I only have the bolts that are on my clk, these would be ok, wouldn't they ?
Also looking back at previous posts, I found people recommending tyres @ 225 / 40 front & 265 / 35 rear, my local tyre suggested this combo as well, suggesting I put Michelin Pilots on it, anyone agree, or suggest something else ?
Also looking back at previous posts, I found people recommending tyres @ 225 / 40 front & 265 / 35 rear, my local tyre suggested this combo as well, suggesting I put Michelin Pilots on it, anyone agree, or suggest something else ?
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I only have the bolts that are on my clk, these would be ok, wouldn't they ?
Also looking back at previous posts, I found people recommending tyres @ 225 / 40 front & 265 / 35 rear, my local tyre suggested this combo as well, suggesting I put Michelin Pilots on it, anyone agree, or suggest something else ?
Also looking back at previous posts, I found people recommending tyres @ 225 / 40 front & 265 / 35 rear, my local tyre suggested this combo as well, suggesting I put Michelin Pilots on it, anyone agree, or suggest something else ?
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If it was my 320, since the wheels are not staggered I'd just run the same size tires all around or a 245 in the rear. When it comes to street cars, tire selection is 95% personal preference and 5% performance IMO.
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CLK 500 w209
Hi all, new to this forum. Just recieved my VOSSEN CV1 19x8.5 and 19x10 with 235/35 and 265/30 rubber. H&R springs on the way, anyone forsee any problems i may have with clearance? Vehicle is CLK 500 w209
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I have the identical rim sizes/widths (360 Forged) and tire sizes with H&R springs - I have no clearance or rubbing issues whatsoever. However, that may not be the case with you, we need to know your offset sizes. My last set of wheels (Sonic) were also the same sizes and I had a multitude of rubbing issues because the offsets were different.
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well, it took me 2 1/2 years since I bought my CLK but I finally ordered some replacement wheels so I can look almost as cool as the cool kids on the forum. I bought the SLR style I posted about previously, since Deborah and Vassili at PowerWheels Pro (a forum sponsor) found me a set through one of their suppliers after informing me they were out of stock:
It only makes sense now to sell two of my three other sets of wheels, and keep one for winter/snows. I think the most likely ones to sell are these 16" aftermarket wheels I bought from an SLK owner (R170) with snows on them:
(try to ignore the ill-advised stick-on center cap detail)
The question is whether to sell my OEM 17's:
...or the 2003 OEM 16's I bought for winter use:
Friends have told me the 16's are ugly, but for winter I've liked them for the taller sidewall and the less expensive tire-size. Any thoughts?
It only makes sense now to sell two of my three other sets of wheels, and keep one for winter/snows. I think the most likely ones to sell are these 16" aftermarket wheels I bought from an SLK owner (R170) with snows on them:
(try to ignore the ill-advised stick-on center cap detail)
The question is whether to sell my OEM 17's:
...or the 2003 OEM 16's I bought for winter use:
Friends have told me the 16's are ugly, but for winter I've liked them for the taller sidewall and the less expensive tire-size. Any thoughts?
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Those SLR reps are going to look great man, it's good to hear that you were able to find them, we know you wanted them 
As for the other wheels, other than the 16's with winters (good idea, soft ride and cheap to put rubber on them) would you ever really use the MB 16's or 17's again?
As for the other wheels, other than the 16's with winters (good idea, soft ride and cheap to put rubber on them) would you ever really use the MB 16's or 17's again?
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CLK 500 w209
Rims and tyres fit no worries although the wheels studs VOSSEN sent were a little too long and were scraping,shorter studs and all good,
H&R springs are yet to be fitted to will keep you informed as to how that goes
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H&R springs are yet to be fitted to will keep you informed as to how that goes
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Those SLR reps are going to look great man, it's good to hear that you were able to find them, we know you wanted them
As for the other wheels, other than the 16's with winters (good idea, soft ride and cheap to put rubber on them) would you ever really use the MB 16's or 17's again?
As for the other wheels, other than the 16's with winters (good idea, soft ride and cheap to put rubber on them) would you ever really use the MB 16's or 17's again?
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Just for snows; I figure to sell the no-name 16s first, as they were always a PITA with their own hacksawed lugs. Since I need new snow tires anyway (assuming it'll snow again someday) I could buy 17" snows for my stock wheels or 16" for the stock 2003 wheels. Nu hurry obviosly, just getting them out of the garage.
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W209 55
Ended up getting these replica Brabus Monoblock S rims.
The Carlssons are bent and the lips are rashed to sh**. I'm going to refinish them in the next couple of months.
Specs on the Brabus:
18 x 8.5 ET 35 all around.
235/40 Front
265/35 Rear
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I've added a 15mm spacer in the rear. I'll get shots of it later.
I'll probably use these 18s as snow rims for next year...
I don't know why but my front end looks so damn high.... 2005 CLK55s came with 18s and the front end isn't jacked up like this. Did they come with different suspension or something?
The Carlssons are bent and the lips are rashed to sh**. I'm going to refinish them in the next couple of months.
Specs on the Brabus:
18 x 8.5 ET 35 all around.
235/40 Front
265/35 Rear
I've added a 15mm spacer in the rear. I'll get shots of it later.
I'll probably use these 18s as snow rims for next year...
I don't know why but my front end looks so damn high.... 2005 CLK55s came with 18s and the front end isn't jacked up like this. Did they come with different suspension or something?
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those look great disco; where'd you get 'em? and the 18's you'll use for snows are your Carlssons?
PS: no clear corners for you?
PS: no clear corners for you?
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This is stock suspension, I haven't changed it.
