Wheels too small?
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1994 Mercedes E420
Wheels too small?
I know that it is too late to change now but I was looking for a good priced wheel and I got 17". I have had some comments that 18's would have looked perfect. I didn't want to sacrifice too much ride comfort with my Benz though. Are 18's better in performance than 17's? thanks for your imput.
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Originally Posted by 94 E420
I know that it is too late to change now but I was looking for a good priced wheel and I got 17". I have had some comments that 18's would have looked perfect. I didn't want to sacrifice too much ride comfort with my Benz though. Are 18's better in performance than 17's? thanks for your imput.
Fortunately for you, you only bought wheels. Last year I bought an SL500 and drove it three months, before I got rid of it and bought an SL600.
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17" vs 18" on W124
When I ordered my AMG's for a 95 E320 coupe, tire rack advised me not to go with 18's due to rubbing issues. So I went with 17's, but I soon got H&R springs which dramatically lowered the car 2" and completed the look. It just looks like it needs something when wheels are upgraded with lower profile, and then you have a huge gap between the tire and the fenders!
