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HELP.. 19's or 20's?

Old Feb 11, 2009 | 12:57 AM
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HELP.. 19's or 20's?

Hey guys... Im finally ready to get wheels for my 2005 CLK 55... so my question is.. should i go 19's or 20? yes it is my daily driver.. but i only drive about 10 miles a day. If i go 20.. will they rub when i hit a bump? the new sl comes with 19 and it looks sweet.... help!

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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 01:09 AM
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go 20! It really gives the custom look. I think you'll appreciate it. Rougher ride, but if you're gonna go, make it count!
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 01:19 PM
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i just looked under the wheel well of the front tires and theres a black cylinder rubber part right above the front wheel... it doesnt looks like a 20inch wheel could fit or it will rub against it. any help guys?

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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 01:51 PM
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20's fit perfectly on your car. if you want further help, just PM me. I have 20's on my 01' CLK55.
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 02:36 PM
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I think its up to you.. I would go with 19" but its only my opinion... Thanks

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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 04:33 PM
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I think people aren't pushing the limits enough on wheels! 19's come stock on new cars! Why wouldn't 20's with a thin tire fit just fine?
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 04:49 PM
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for a daily driver I would go with 19's
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 05:08 PM
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20's i think would look too big for the car, get some 19's
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by MARTYMAR
19's. I mean how much do you need to floss, it's a freakin AMG!
Exactly....19' is the way to go FOR CLK.

KEVMAN,

I saw your thread on BENZWORLD is that you ??
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 12:22 PM
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19s are better overall than 20s except for "looks"
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 12:35 PM
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yes that is me on benzworld also... so 19 huh? alright im still hunting!

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If i get alloy wheels with a MACHINED LIP can i leave them on during the winter? im under the assumption that road salt only damages polished and chrome wheels.
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 12:58 PM
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This is my cousins SL 55... 20's do not look too big on that. it looks sweet!! what do u guys think?


heres my car in question.
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 01:01 PM
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yup, def match your cousins...if not, you'll always be slightly smaller

Nah for real...u see how nice 20's look right? Why not!
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 03:01 PM
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I will have 20' on my car only if I have SL
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 04:00 PM
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I would suggest 19" for daily and looks great with a nice drop If you want to go 20" we can make a fitment not to rub but will be very close to it due to tires

20" and 21" wheels fit great on a SL but CLK overall diameter wont cut it. Tires and wheels would be better priced also in 19"

Hope this helps
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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 02:28 PM
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hey COR...i do not plan to drop the car.. i live in NYC.... the fossils are a winner in my book. How wide can i go in the rear? 10.5? whats the damage for 19". Also i prefer a machined lip.. polished or chrome is a hassle to keep clean as a daily driver.
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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 07:37 PM
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19's. but whatever you decide make sure you lower the car as well otherwise it's going to look like a 4x4
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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 09:18 PM
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i do not plan on lowering the car.. but i guess 19" with low profile is only 1 inch up... i dont think it'll be too bad
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