20's in lowerd w210
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99 E320
the MB suspension is not tuned to operate with 20s therefore would produce
a harsh ride. depending on a whole host of factors you've not identified in
your specs, inside and outside tire clearance, wheel bearing stress, increase
shock (and potential suspension) wear may also result.
suggest you proceed with caution. try to ride/drive one similarly equipped to
see whether or not you'd still be enamoured with 20s. *use* the following
sizing engines....
tire/wheel fitment
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
good one showing side fits...
http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp
another good one..for MBs, showing reasonable fitments...
http://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/inf.../mercedes-benz
tire rub nut <---- the infamous nut
http://i17.tinypic.com/4p2cnd5.jpg
a harsh ride. depending on a whole host of factors you've not identified in
your specs, inside and outside tire clearance, wheel bearing stress, increase
shock (and potential suspension) wear may also result.
suggest you proceed with caution. try to ride/drive one similarly equipped to
see whether or not you'd still be enamoured with 20s. *use* the following
sizing engines....
tire/wheel fitment
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
good one showing side fits...
http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp
another good one..for MBs, showing reasonable fitments...
http://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/inf.../mercedes-benz
tire rub nut <---- the infamous nut
http://i17.tinypic.com/4p2cnd5.jpg
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Yes
you will have problems.The car will handle like crap.A volkswagen will out run you.It will look silly and your stopping distance will increase.Run 18's max
235's and 275's 18's on 31et and 35et rear et are about max and it will look right and ride right if you lower it and spend the money on the front camber kit and the rear camber links you will be needing besides just the spring kit and the new shocks matched to them.
also don't forget to budget in the wheel alignment.
235's and 275's 18's on 31et and 35et rear et are about max and it will look right and ride right if you lower it and spend the money on the front camber kit and the rear camber links you will be needing besides just the spring kit and the new shocks matched to them.
also don't forget to budget in the wheel alignment.
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2003 S210 3.8L Brabus wagon
The larger the diameter rim the worse the ride and the more potential for damage to the rim from road hazards. Keep in mind that is a very big open hoop on the back side with no central support. The tire sidewall is so short that there is no shock dampening available from the tire. Everything gets transmitted to the rim. Wheels over 18 inches go out of round fairly easily. Nothing is gained going beyond that size. Factor in an extra $150 for truing each rim as they go out of round.
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of the rims.I bet a very close 18 can be located.Also 18's are way less pricey than the 20's and you will need the money saved for the extra grand you will be spending to purchase and install the suspension mods to get your alignment into spec.Camber links are pricey.
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99 E320
depending on where you live, how you drive, condition of the roads....all
things being equal, your rims are much more likely to become damaged
so factor in repair costs. also, if tire damage results, replacing them will
cost a lot more than 18s.
i rode in a new Audi which came with 19" and it was super smooth. of course,
it was designed at the factory to support this size so it was a well balanced
suspension system.
things being equal, your rims are much more likely to become damaged
so factor in repair costs. also, if tire damage results, replacing them will
cost a lot more than 18s.
i rode in a new Audi which came with 19" and it was super smooth. of course,
it was designed at the factory to support this size so it was a well balanced
suspension system.
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dude i'm sorry, but i would go 19's MAX trust me, i have 18's on a lowered car, and it drive really nice, with some awesome neg camber for handling, don't go to big, you not gonna like the ride, even with my 18's my car rides rough, plus look out for potholes, you will be buying new tires all day!
(replaced 2 in a month
(replaced 2 in a month
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dude i'm sorry, but i would go 19's MAX trust me, i have 18's on a lowered car, and it drive really nice, with some awesome neg camber for handling, don't go to big, you not gonna like the ride, even with my 18's my car rides rough, plus look out for potholes, you will be buying new tires all day! (replaced 2 in a month
(replaced 2 in a month
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300E a couple 1994 w124wagon E320 Wagon/,1971MGB Track/Rally, MG Midget Autocross ,2000 E320 wagon.
you
could get 4 of these in 18's for far less than one MAGNIFIQUE.
and they would fit correctly.Spending thousands on rims is fine if you realize out front that you will someday in the future sell them for pennies on the dollar.Or less
and they would fit correctly.Spending thousands on rims is fine if you realize out front that you will someday in the future sell them for pennies on the dollar.Or less
