***Official Wheel/tire/stance Fitment Thread***
07-03-2011, 02:25 PM
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2009 CLK 550---2008 BMW 335i--2006 SLK 350----1996 Acura NSX ---- 2000 CLK convertible---1997 BMW M3
What's a good place to get new AMG replicas besides ebay? I'm in San Francisco.
I originally wanted to get chrome 18" wheels, but from the feedback, I now want to get 19" machined with gun metal accents. My car is not lowered, no fancy brakes/suspension, what offset do I need? Are spacers necessary? I read that 10mm spacers are needed to prevent vibrations.
Do you recommend 235/35/19 for front & 265/30/19 for rears? Will it rub when I make turns? What about tire wear?
Thanks for your help.
I originally wanted to get chrome 18" wheels, but from the feedback, I now want to get 19" machined with gun metal accents. My car is not lowered, no fancy brakes/suspension, what offset do I need? Are spacers necessary? I read that 10mm spacers are needed to prevent vibrations.
Do you recommend 235/35/19 for front & 265/30/19 for rears? Will it rub when I make turns? What about tire wear?
Thanks for your help.
07-03-2011, 03:01 PM
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2009 CLK 550---2008 BMW 335i--2006 SLK 350----1996 Acura NSX ---- 2000 CLK convertible---1997 BMW M3
What's this thing about the tire pressure sensors and speedometer sensors on the wheels? Will I have to buy new sensors or can I take them from the OEM's and put them on the new wheels?
07-03-2011, 04:59 PM
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2009 CLK 550---2008 BMW 335i--2006 SLK 350----1996 Acura NSX ---- 2000 CLK convertible---1997 BMW M3
What do you think of these wheels/tires?
http://www.usarim.com/mercedes-wheel...ng-p-1688.html
I wonder if they come in silver instead of gunmetal.
http://www.usarim.com/mercedes-wheel...ng-p-1688.html
I wonder if they come in silver instead of gunmetal.
07-04-2011, 02:10 PM
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Mercedes CLK 320 W209
What do you think of these wheels/tires?
http://www.usarim.com/mercedes-wheel...ng-p-1688.html
I wonder if they come in silver instead of gunmetal.
http://www.usarim.com/mercedes-wheel...ng-p-1688.html
I wonder if they come in silver instead of gunmetal.
Im getting these as well when my tires run out. You should buy them in gunmetal.But the price??? Is that with or without tires? They cost like $500 on ebay.
07-04-2011, 02:40 PM
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What do you think of these wheels/tires?
http://www.usarim.com/mercedes-wheel...ng-p-1688.html
I wonder if they come in silver instead of gunmetal.
http://www.usarim.com/mercedes-wheel...ng-p-1688.html
I wonder if they come in silver instead of gunmetal.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/2473211900.html
07-06-2011, 02:27 AM
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2009 CLK 550---2008 BMW 335i--2006 SLK 350----1996 Acura NSX ---- 2000 CLK convertible---1997 BMW M3
Hey NSX They actually have some Rep rims like that in Hayward, if you check Craigslist they have a crap load of those for only 1200 with tires
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/2473211900.html
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/2473211900.html
07-06-2011, 01:55 PM
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CLK550
B. AMG Reps, powdercoated gloss black, 19x8.5 ET30 and 19x9.5 ET31
C. Michelin PS2 235/35 and 265/35 (changing next week for 235/35 and 265/30 Hankook V12s)
D. H&R 10mm spacers in the back
E. Lowered with K.A.W. springs and stock shocks. They are still doing good, changing for Bilstein B8s soon.
F. Rolled fenders in the back, but should be okay without it with the proper tire size - 265/30
07-06-2011, 04:35 PM
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18x7.5 with 37 offset is standard on a CLK550 front, so you're probably ok.
07-06-2011, 05:21 PM
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Where are you guys finding 32 offset wheels? I looked on Power Wheels Pro and everything seems to be a 35 offset which is fine for my CLK550 rear but not the front. They have a couple 32 offset but they are 18x8 and do not have matching 35 mm offset for the rear.
I would prefer not to use spacers if I do not have to.
I am looking for an 18 8.5/9.5 setup.
I would prefer not to use spacers if I do not have to.
I am looking for an 18 8.5/9.5 setup.
07-06-2011, 05:33 PM
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Weight of replica wheels
I've read a lot of posts about wheels and spacers and fitment issues but have not seen any discussion of the weight of replica wheels. The reason I bring it up is that I bought a set of replicas for a Volvo C70 a couple years back from OEWheels LLC and they were about 10lbs heavier per wheel than the factory wheels. Rightly or wrongly I attributed the difference to having to use more metal because it is lower grade. I could definitely tell the difference at first - sort of a sluggish feel. I'd hate to buy some for my MB and have it change the feel considerably - or slow acceleration from a stop.
Is that a consideration you guys take into account when wheel shopping or not? Is there even a way to find out the weight of the factory wheels short of pulling a tire and putting it on the scales?
Is that a consideration you guys take into account when wheel shopping or not? Is there even a way to find out the weight of the factory wheels short of pulling a tire and putting it on the scales?
07-08-2011, 04:56 PM
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2009 CLK 550---2008 BMW 335i--2006 SLK 350----1996 Acura NSX ---- 2000 CLK convertible---1997 BMW M3
They also have a wheel/tire package. Do you guys think it's worth $1695 for this package? if you prefer chrome, it's only $100 more.
SKU: MBZ-615-19-GMT-TIRES
Includes: Four Wheels & Center Caps
Wheel Size(s): Staggered 19*8.5 & 19*9.5
Tire Size(s): Falken FK-452 235/35r19 & 275/30r19
Finish: Machined w/ Gunmetal Accents
Bolt Pattern: 5x112
Offset: Many offsets available to fit any vehicle
Center Bore: 66.6
Questions: Call us 7 days a week at 858-245-1802 (9-5 PST)
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07-08-2011, 05:10 PM
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2009 CLK 550---2008 BMW 335i--2006 SLK 350----1996 Acura NSX ---- 2000 CLK convertible---1997 BMW M3
Will these rims fit on my W209? The price seems very good for OEM AMG wheels with brand new tires.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCE...item19c6d9e17e
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCE...item19c6d9e17e
07-08-2011, 05:37 PM
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Will these rims fit on my W209? The price seems very good for OEM AMG wheels with brand new tires.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCE...item19c6d9e17e
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCE...item19c6d9e17e
07-08-2011, 05:58 PM
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What do you think of these wheels/tires?
http://www.usarim.com/mercedes-wheel...ng-p-1688.html
I wonder if they come in silver instead of gunmetal.
http://www.usarim.com/mercedes-wheel...ng-p-1688.html
I wonder if they come in silver instead of gunmetal.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-ME...Q5fAccessories
07-08-2011, 06:06 PM
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07-10-2011, 06:26 PM
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