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2006 CLK500 6200 miles Diamond Silver
18" AMG Replica's in chrome
18x8.5 32 offset Michelin Pilot Supersport 245/40/18
18x9.5 35 offset Michelin Pilot Supersport 275/35/18
No spacers - more importantly - no rubbing
No suspension mod's (considering the adjustable camber to help with tire wear)
Nice setup you have! Are you considering lowering the car?
Thanks. I figured that question was coming I am a bit nervous with lowering given these nasty california road (pot holes) conditions. That said I will be looking into it. Goal would be to get as much of the "look" without killing the comfort....if that exists. Recomendations welcomed. Next Mods slated are an exhaust cut out to make this thing sound like a 5.0 and Im kicking around the idea of using vinyl wrap (chrome) on the windshield surround.
New to the forums, but have been lurking for years. Owned a w210 before purchasing my w209 and this forum helped keep my E-Class on the road for 1/4 million miles, so thank you!
This thread particularly helped with fitting new wheels/tires on my W209 and being new to the world of staggered wheels it was a life saver.
Ordered a set of AMG Reps from USARIM who were helpful, but had all the knowledge I needed from here.
Stock Suspension / No Spacers
Wheels:
F: 17x7.5 / R: 17x8
ET 30 / ET35
Tires
F: Cooper Zeon RS3A 225/45/R17
R: Cooper Zeon RS3A 245/45/R17 (Went w/higher sidewall due to pot holes around here)
Cooper is outside the box for me, but went with them for 2 main reasons.. They compared favorably in online reviews to the Conticontacts I've always used.. but most importantly they're asymmetrical treaded, so I'm able to rotate tires side to side. So far, I love them and the ride has been awesome.
Drives an 08 CLK 550 cab, 2013 E350 sport 4matic, 08 Malibu V6
Originally Posted by Dandaco
I'm considering lowering my CLK550 cab with H&R lowing springs. It already has the sport suspension and I measured the wheel gap at close to 1.5" . Has anyone with the sport suspension swapped out for the H&R Pro kit? What was the drop?
The car has 35,000 miles on the odometer. Will stock struts be OK with H&R springs....thoughts anyone?
As per the pic, I've added DW48 wheel with 15mm rear and 10mm front spacers.Also have a CF front lip. BTW, car is in storage for the winter....ony took it out to take the pics.
Geez...looking forward to no snow, sunny days smooth roads and these 19" lovelies!
I wanna put the 19" s65 rims on my 2003 clk 500. Everything's stock so far... What size tires and will I need spacers for 19 8.5f , 19 9.5r ? Will I need spacers ? Also wanna get coilovers and lower the car atleast an 1.5" soon... Will they still fit ? Thx...
I wanna put the 19" s65 rims on my 2003 clk 500. Everything's stock so far... What size tires and will I need spacers for 19 8.5f , 19 9.5r ? Will I need spacers ? Also wanna get coilovers and lower the car atleast an 1.5" soon... Will they still fit ? Thx...
Cutting it close for the front, but You might be ok with out spacers. if you get coilovers you will need spacers. It's been a while but I think you need to be somewhere around 28 offset in the front.
Thanks ... What size tires should I run to get the clearance I need ? Would like to run probably the biggest size I coukd without any rubbing so I don't have to sacrifice looks for comfort ( although I'm aware I will be doing so with 19" anyway...) Boston is known for having some terrible potholes !
This is a great thread. I have been checking this out for couple of months, and also looking CLK 500 cabriolet for myself... I have finally found a CLK 500 cabriolet with AMG-package(option 950),5.5L 387hp, European model, sport suspension ( option 486)..
I have beem thinking of gettin Eibach Pro-kit springs to get the front a little bit lower and upgrade the wheels to 19''.
MB-dealer offers me 19'' Lorinser Rs8 wheels...
for front: 8.5x19 et26
for rear: 9.5x19 et26
They say that tires would be front 235/35/19 and rear 265/30/19 ? What do you guys think about this setup? maybe 225/35/19 - 255/30/19 would be safer....
And there is also a set of new 19'' Carlsson 1/16 wheels on ebay.de...
for front: 8.5x19 et 28 (original is 40, but Carlsson has a 12mm spacer)
for rear: 10x19 et 29 (original is 45, but Carlsson has 16mm spacer), with these Carlsson says that rear fender has to rolled and some modification to bumber...
can i put 235/40/18 front and 265/35/18 rear? stock avantgard multispoke 18"
i found this rims for a good price. they are original clk ones. http://www.car.gr/parts/photos/6464114/ i was wondering if 235 front and 265 rear would cause any problems to esp.
Originally Posted by gunzofnavarrone
2006 CLK500 6200 miles Diamond Silver
18" AMG Replica's in chrome
18x8.5 32 offset Michelin Pilot Supersport 245/40/18
18x9.5 35 offset Michelin Pilot Supersport 275/35/18
No spacers - more importantly - no rubbing
No suspension mod's (considering the adjustable camber to help with tire wear)
Yes i know,but i will have less mass with less J.
Plus i was looking for authentic benz rims ,from what i know they can survive greek potholes while replicas dont.
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I am a bit nervous with lowering given these nasty california road (pot holes) conditions. That said I will be looking into it. Goal would be to get as much of the "look" without killing the comfort....if that exists. Recomendations welcomed. Next Mods slated are an exhaust cut out to make this thing sound like a 5.0 and Im kicking around the idea of using vinyl wrap (chrome) on the windshield surround.
