CLS Coupe (C219) Discuss the CLS Coupe.

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Old 11-22-2006 | 10:35 PM
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Old 11-23-2006 | 06:03 PM
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I agree with most of the respondents, too big. 21 would be better but 20 would be my preference.
Old 11-23-2006 | 11:14 PM
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I like the setup! For my personal taste I wouldnt go anything smaller than 22 on a cls LOOKS GREAT
Old 11-24-2006 | 12:53 PM
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i think adding a body kit will satisfy most issues. its riding too high now with the 22s, so a nice body kit to fill the sides in, and replace that hideous front bumper! i considered 22s, but was afraid the car would not sit right...definitley glad i stuck with the 20s. although, i could see the 21 MAYBE being the sweet spot ; )
Old 11-24-2006 | 03:38 PM
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i think that if u droped it the car would look alot better those 22s are huge you just need to bring it back down on the ground tuck that rear wheel and put that front as far as u can go with out rubing
Old 11-30-2006 | 06:55 PM
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Old 12-01-2006 | 04:35 AM
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looking good

but why didn't you go for 25/22 F and 20/22 B instead? it would be closer to stock height at least and your car wouldn't sit as high. maybe you could stretch the tire too.

looks good tho~

and your tires are 285's at the back~ not 305's

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Old 12-01-2006 | 04:42 PM
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I actually went with Toyo's

the pirellis that were on my car for the shoot were removed due to the front tire being too tall.

The toyo was a better fit although the rear is a hair taller, the front is shorter where it counts.
Old 12-01-2006 | 04:46 PM
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actually..incorrect....

Originally Posted by D2-AUTOSPORT
The T1-Rs are not availible in the proper sizes with low pro 22"

If you note the car has Pirelli 245/30 and 285/25-22 tires because I'm sure that 305-25 rubbed in the rear
the rear is of no issue, the fitment issues are solely in the front.

Thats why the Pirellis were removed after we noticed front rubbing. Only Toyo makes the correct front tire for CLS in 22's. The Toyo rears are slightly bigger at 305 (up from 285 in Pirelli) but the key is that Toyo makes a front tire short enough to work on CLS. The Pirellis rubbed in front.

Again, the rear is not an issue.

Sorry for the confusion in the pics, I didnt know that the sizes can be read off the tires.

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Old 12-01-2006 | 06:17 PM
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Old 12-05-2006 | 04:07 PM
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1. wheels way too big
2. chrome wheels
3. chrome light trimming


but its your car and your taste. as long as you like it is all that matters
Old 12-05-2006 | 06:47 PM
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I'll say it again...for my tastes...20"s way too small

I think 21" are the perfect fit...


21" example...

Nobody makes em anymore though.
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Old 12-06-2006 | 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Barolo CLS
I think 21" are the perfect fit...


21" example...

Nobody makes em anymore though.
We actually have 21" wheels from ZONE and their 3pc designs will be availible in 21" very soon.

ZONE WHEELS PAGE
Old 12-07-2006 | 03:04 AM
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some slow@$$diesels
...any plans to fill the inside of the rims with some brakes anywhen soon? it looks like there are no brakes there anymore...

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Old 12-07-2006 | 03:06 AM
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I am not trying to clown but just in my honest opinion it looks terrible. The CLS is a sleek and sexy sporty sedan, right now it looks very high off the ground and its just too big. I've always ran at least 20" on my cars so this isn't coming from an out of touch purist. Its just way too big and I think you will get alot of attention but not in a good way.

I'm being honest I'm not gonna lie and tell you its good for the sake of making this thread sound better. It does look funny. You should consider getting 21 max.

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Old 12-07-2006 | 06:31 AM
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youll be quite suprised how good the 22's will look in just a short period of time...

Originally Posted by MBZW210
I am not trying to clown but just in my honest opinion it looks terrible. The CLS is a sleek and sexy sporty sedan, right now it looks very high off the ground and its just too big. I've always ran at least 20" on my cars so this isn't coming from an out of touch purist. Its just way too big and I think you will get alot of attention but not in a good way.

I'm being honest I'm not gonna lie and tell you its good for the sake of making this thread sound better. It does look funny. You should consider getting 21 max.

My 2cents
Just relax a week or so, you'll see new pics....

My car has already been lowered...but I dont want to post pics until I do one more thing. Just gotta have an open mind. You cant make an assessment yet as to the look based solely on the mount. Theres much more to do.
Old 12-07-2006 | 10:02 AM
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beautiful car man ..love the color, but the rims are just a little to big.
Old 12-07-2006 | 10:25 AM
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disregarding the looks which is subjective, i can only imagine what those wheels have done to the performance...... I can only imagine how much they have slowed down the car and I would love to see the delta between the stock 60-0 and the new 60-0 braking times.
Old 12-08-2006 | 09:28 PM
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not my taste, 20's are fine, 22's make it look like an ml, but nice color choice
Old 12-08-2006 | 10:21 PM
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21" tops....on CLS...anything more just doesnt look right...

No offense but car reminds me of "mexicans tunning civics...at the local pep boys store" but i guess as long as you like it....IMO...it looked classier stock

Sad thing is those wheels cost big $$$$...GFG's are almost HRE $
Old 12-13-2006 | 10:32 PM
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eeeh...not feeling it...


I think 20s is MAX.

Even 21s look way too large for CLS.
Old 12-15-2006 | 08:39 AM
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Old 12-20-2006 | 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by adam76
i think adding a body kit will satisfy most issues. its riding too high now with the 22s, so a nice body kit to fill the sides in, and replace that hideous front bumper! i considered 22s, but was afraid the car would not sit right...definitley glad i stuck with the 20s. although, i could see the 21 MAYBE being the sweet spot ; )
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Old 12-20-2006 | 08:37 AM
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Hmmm... Shop looks familiar. If you dont mind me asking where is that shop located?
Old 12-26-2006 | 02:29 PM
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i would seriously go for thinner tires. 30 and 25 is way too thick. i think 25 and 20 will look much better. and you should also stretch the tires a little bit. good luck~


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