New Wheels -- Need Your Advice
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New Wheels -- Need Your Advice
I will be purchasing new wheels very soon, nothing outrageous, but something that improves the look and stance.
I would prefer to keep the stock suspension, stock. What do the members of this board think about using 20" wheels in the rear and 19" wheels in front?
Thank you for your help.
- Adam
I would prefer to keep the stock suspension, stock. What do the members of this board think about using 20" wheels in the rear and 19" wheels in front?
Thank you for your help.
- Adam
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Didn't you say " nothing outrageous " ?
Well 19front/20rear is IMO outrageous. While it will look quit good, handling will suffer a lot - car is not designed to run with different sidewall hieghts front to rear. IMO, best fit for coupe is 19s front and rear. That's what I have on my coupe.
Well 19front/20rear is IMO outrageous. While it will look quit good, handling will suffer a lot - car is not designed to run with different sidewall hieghts front to rear. IMO, best fit for coupe is 19s front and rear. That's what I have on my coupe.
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The problem with staggered diameters on an E-Coupe is that the car wasn't visually designed for it - so you'll have a lower-profile tire in the rear than the front (otherwise the tire will hit the suspension).
This look works on cars that were designed for this (ie: the SLS) because they run a similar sidewall height and the fender opening is sized appropriately.
This look works on cars that were designed for this (ie: the SLS) because they run a similar sidewall height and the fender opening is sized appropriately.
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WOW,don,t do this.you have an elegant car.try 19's to keep the elegant look.i have 20's for the summer and 19's for the winter and 20's you have to run with a sport suspension to look ok.this is my advice.take care at the offset you choose.
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Thanks to everyone for your input, it is greatly appreciated. I am going to move forward with a 19" wheel similar to Gravo's winter wheels (5 spoke -- AMG look)
Also, I like the idea of changing up the side markers. Now the only question is Black or Clear?
Also, I like the idea of changing up the side markers. Now the only question is Black or Clear?
Last edited by Coonsa; Dec 14, 2010 at 10:42 PM.
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Hey Gavro, where did you buy your AMG wheels and for how much? Im looking to buy similar rims!
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