Looking for the best 19"s for my 99
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Really? Could everyone else please give me their thoughts on this. Especially those of you who already have 19's. Thanks.
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I like them
The ride is a little stiff (but not bad at all) and it really handles well. My father has a W211 with sport package and I out handle him hands down. I also liked the ride better ..
BUT I have 245 up front and they rub.. You will want a 8inch front with 235 up front..
HOWEVER I would not trade my set up..
(note I have H&R springs and bilstein setup, this is what makes my car looks awesome, not the rims only)
The ride is a little stiff (but not bad at all) and it really handles well. My father has a W211 with sport package and I out handle him hands down. I also liked the ride better ..
BUT I have 245 up front and they rub.. You will want a 8inch front with 235 up front..
HOWEVER I would not trade my set up..
(note I have H&R springs and bilstein setup, this is what makes my car looks awesome, not the rims only)
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I like them
The ride is a little stiff (but not bad at all) and it really handles well. My father has a W211 with sport package and I out handle him hands down. I also liked the ride better ..
BUT I have 245 up front and they rub.. You will want a 8inch front with 235 up front..
HOWEVER I would not trade my set up..
(note I have H&R springs and bilstein setup, this is what makes my car looks awesome, not the rims only)
The ride is a little stiff (but not bad at all) and it really handles well. My father has a W211 with sport package and I out handle him hands down. I also liked the ride better ..
BUT I have 245 up front and they rub.. You will want a 8inch front with 235 up front..
HOWEVER I would not trade my set up..
(note I have H&R springs and bilstein setup, this is what makes my car looks awesome, not the rims only)
A Puerto Rico! Ooooooh!
Now price for everything please.
EDIT: Could you please give me all your specs. I'm looking to do this next week.
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ok.. I spend 1000 on the wheels.. (actually I got them cheaper because I bought them used) .. Tires will run your around 500 (cheap ones).
The Springs I got them in Ebay for 200, and the shocks are Bilstein and run around 600.
So good luck.
The Springs I got them in Ebay for 200, and the shocks are Bilstein and run around 600.
So good luck.
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Eh, i'd stay away from 19s too. I was told that they rub, and it is best avoid any problems that you can. I have Eibach/Bilstein suspension setup with #3 pads all the way around. Here are some pictures. I bought these 18 inch rims for $500ish and I love them =D
I just went outside and took these pictures for you.
I just went outside and took these pictures for you.
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Yea,
If you want this look you are going to have to drop some coin on springs and maybe shocks too if you don't want it to ride like ***.
I swear my set up rides really nice. Not harsh and handles as good or better than any other Benz I have driven and I used to be a test driver for MBZ and BMW.
check here for my set up and latest info.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showpost....5&postcount=24
19x9's and 19x10's. You can find the MB6 Brabus replicas with decent tires in a 19" for around $1,800.
If you want this look you are going to have to drop some coin on springs and maybe shocks too if you don't want it to ride like ***.
I swear my set up rides really nice. Not harsh and handles as good or better than any other Benz I have driven and I used to be a test driver for MBZ and BMW.
check here for my set up and latest info.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showpost....5&postcount=24
19x9's and 19x10's. You can find the MB6 Brabus replicas with decent tires in a 19" for around $1,800.
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if you want 19s, please dont get some cheap china-made replicas that weigh a f##king ton and bend like crazy. Go with BBS, Iforged etc quality forged wheels with quality rubber.
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I have 19 X 8.5 in front and 19 X 9.5 in the rear. These wheels do not rub in the front with the 245/35 tires. I haven't put springs on yet but even when I do I won't have a rubbing problem because many of my friends with the 210 have 19's with the same setup I do and have no isues. My opinion is that 19's look better on the E and 18's look better on the C. That's only my opinion though.
It's too bad you don't lke chrome. I am selling my whole package for 1200 shipped. Heres some pics. The quality is bad because its from my phone. I just went outside to take them for you. I also have a thread in the classafied page with more pics.
It's too bad you don't lke chrome. I am selling my whole package for 1200 shipped. Heres some pics. The quality is bad because its from my phone. I just went outside to take them for you. I also have a thread in the classafied page with more pics.
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I have 19 X 8.5 in front and 19 X 9.5 in the rear. These wheels do not rub in the front with the 245/35 tires. I haven't put springs on yet but even when I do I won't have a rubbing problem because many of my friends with the 210 have 19's with the same setup I do and have no isues. My opinion is that 19's look better on the E and 18's look better on the C. That's only my opinion though.
It's too bad you don't lke chrome. I am selling my whole package for 1200 shipped. Heres some pics. The quality is bad because its from my phone. I just went outside to take them for you. I also have a thread in the classafied page with more pics.
It's too bad you don't lke chrome. I am selling my whole package for 1200 shipped. Heres some pics. The quality is bad because its from my phone. I just went outside to take them for you. I also have a thread in the classafied page with more pics.
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I will take some pics as soon as I can. It's been a monsoon in New England this week, I only pulled the car out of the garage to take the pic. I'll get ones ASAP as soon as the rain stops.
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my suggestion: if you're low on $, buy a used set of OEM W210 E55 AMG rims, or OEM W211 E55/E63 AMG rims from the classifieds section here. those wheels look great and very strong. You can fit W211 rims with special lugs.
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I did but they all wanted 2 grand. Plus they were 18's. Not just that, the E63 rims look great but almost look too new for my ride. If i had the facelift version I would go for it. What is it about the pre facelift that is so ugly?!
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the bigger grill and the non-painted side skirts/lower bumper.
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https://mbworld.org/forums/classifieds/190034-sale-19-chrome-brabus-style-vi-replicas.html
There are a few more pics a little bit nicer in my thread. The damage im talking about is a bit of curb rash on the front wheel.
There are a few more pics a little bit nicer in my thread. The damage im talking about is a bit of curb rash on the front wheel.
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Very tempting cneedham. Still don't think chrome would look good on my color of car (desert silver). If it was black it'd be a lot better. What would it cost to fix that curb rash though? I'm slowly considering your deal.
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That's what it is! I really hate that grill at times. Makes me wish i just spent the extra 1000 bucks it would have cost to get the 2000. But hey, I was young, dumb, and in a rush to buy a car. Didn't even think about it. Has anyone ever considered "facelifting" their pre-facelift? That would mean new hood, bumper, and fenders. What do you guys think this would cost? I'm keeping this car for a while so I think this is a project that I would undertake just for the hell of it. Thoughts people?
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Yea,
If you want this look you are going to have to drop some coin on springs and maybe shocks too if you don't want it to ride like ***.
I swear my set up rides really nice. Not harsh and handles as good or better than any other Benz I have driven and I used to be a test driver for MBZ and BMW.
check here for my set up and latest info.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showpost....5&postcount=24
19x9's and 19x10's. You can find the MB6 Brabus replicas with decent tires in a 19" for around $1,800.
If you want this look you are going to have to drop some coin on springs and maybe shocks too if you don't want it to ride like ***.
I swear my set up rides really nice. Not harsh and handles as good or better than any other Benz I have driven and I used to be a test driver for MBZ and BMW.
check here for my set up and latest info.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showpost....5&postcount=24
19x9's and 19x10's. You can find the MB6 Brabus replicas with decent tires in a 19" for around $1,800.
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Here's my 2001 E320 with 18" AMG's and the H&R lowering kit, using the stock #2 pads and OEM shocks. I thought about using 19"s but decided against it due to the rougher ride and clearance problems.
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Depending on where you located I know of a few places, I don't think it would be anymore than 150.
