MC-84

would i have any problems running 20" wheels with low profile tires on a w210 with h&r lowering springs

raymond g-

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

ohlord

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.

MC-84

i see alot of people running 19" would that be ok. reason is the wheels i have my eye on only come in 19 20 or 22

ejsheltra

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.

ohlord

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.

raymond g-

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.

Z06EATER

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

ejsheltra

Not only replacing the tires but the rims won't take the pot hole pounding. Big hoops may look cool but they do nothing for ride and handling and they are expensive to repair. Call a wheel repair shop in your area and ask them what they think of that large a diameter.

MC-84

i reason i want 19's is because i have my eye on these auto couture 3 piece wheels with a deep dish. i saw this 96 w210 with 3 piece 19" wheels on this site here's a pic

ohlord

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