Comfort Difference?????
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Comfort Difference?????
Having upsized from 18" to 19", I noticed that I can feel the effects of minor bumps much much more nowadays, especially over manhole covers and joints on the flyovers (not sure if you guys have those in the US). Although the car handles like its on rails now (and I love it), its lost a lot of comfort - another reason not to make my GF pregnant 
......
I've been told it could be the change in tires - I went from Yokos to Dunlop SP9000. But does a reduction in tire height of 1" (1/2" on the side taking load actually) really make that much difference on comfort? I'm sure there wasn't such a big difference going from 16" to 17" or 17" to 18".
Just curious.
......I've been told it could be the change in tires - I went from Yokos to Dunlop SP9000. But does a reduction in tire height of 1" (1/2" on the side taking load actually) really make that much difference on comfort? I'm sure there wasn't such a big difference going from 16" to 17" or 17" to 18".
Just curious.
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Re: Comfort Difference?????
Originally posted by Whitey
Having upsized from 18" to 19", I noticed that I can feel the effects of minor bumps much much more nowadays, especially over manhole covers and joints on the flyovers (not sure if you guys have those in the US). Although the car handles like its on rails now (and I love it), its lost a lot of comfort - another reason not to make my GF pregnant ......
I've been told it could be the change in tires - I went from Yokos to Dunlop SP9000. But does a reduction in tire height of 1" (1/2" on the side taking load actually) really make that much difference on comfort? I'm sure there wasn't such a big difference going from 16" to 17" or 17" to 18".
Just curious.
Having upsized from 18" to 19", I noticed that I can feel the effects of minor bumps much much more nowadays, especially over manhole covers and joints on the flyovers (not sure if you guys have those in the US). Although the car handles like its on rails now (and I love it), its lost a lot of comfort - another reason not to make my GF pregnant
......I've been told it could be the change in tires - I went from Yokos to Dunlop SP9000. But does a reduction in tire height of 1" (1/2" on the side taking load actually) really make that much difference on comfort? I'm sure there wasn't such a big difference going from 16" to 17" or 17" to 18".
Just curious.
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Yeah, I agree Mich, 18's are probably a good balance in terms of comfort and performance. 19's and up are probably for more hardcore performance guys. 19's definitely look noticeably better on the W210.
For those who are considering, the difference in handling between 18's and 19's is very noticeable but yep, ride is rougher and you'll need to put up with it - I personally don't mind it but I'm sure the ladies will have something to say....eventho its not like there's no suspension at all
For those who are considering, the difference in handling between 18's and 19's is very noticeable but yep, ride is rougher and you'll need to put up with it - I personally don't mind it but I'm sure the ladies will have something to say....eventho its not like there's no suspension at all
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Flyover??? Would this be a "speed-bump"?? If so, were I live there friggin everywhere!!! Use to have a set of 19" AMG Mono's...really filled in the gaps well, just got tired of seeing them around town specially during service time at the dealership. My current set-up maybe too old school for some, but they work for me...would luv to go back to 19", but I'll wait since a key source @ Brabus tells me they're releasing a new wheel soon.
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Originally posted by Richard023
Flyover??? Would this be a "speed-bump"?? If so, were I live there friggin everywhere!!! Use to have a set of 19" AMG Mono's...really filled in the gaps well, just got tired of seeing them around town specially during service time at the dealership. My current set-up maybe too old school for some, but they work for me...would luv to go back to 19", but I'll wait since a key source @ Brabus tells me they're releasing a new wheel soon.
Flyover??? Would this be a "speed-bump"?? If so, were I live there friggin everywhere!!! Use to have a set of 19" AMG Mono's...really filled in the gaps well, just got tired of seeing them around town specially during service time at the dealership. My current set-up maybe too old school for some, but they work for me...would luv to go back to 19", but I'll wait since a key source @ Brabus tells me they're releasing a new wheel soon.
Yeah, AMG monos are getting monotnous these days. BTW what wheels do you have now Rich? I still haven't seen any full pics of your hot ride dude
(other than your CF lip and projectors!)
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Originally posted by Richard023
Flyover??? Would this be a "speed-bump"?? If so, were I live there friggin everywhere!!! Use to have a set of 19" AMG Mono's...really filled in the gaps well, just got tired of seeing them around town specially during service time at the dealership. My current set-up maybe too old school for some, but they work for me...would luv to go back to 19", but I'll wait since a key source @ Brabus tells me they're releasing a new wheel soon.
Flyover??? Would this be a "speed-bump"?? If so, were I live there friggin everywhere!!! Use to have a set of 19" AMG Mono's...really filled in the gaps well, just got tired of seeing them around town specially during service time at the dealership. My current set-up maybe too old school for some, but they work for me...would luv to go back to 19", but I'll wait since a key source @ Brabus tells me they're releasing a new wheel soon.
Yeah, AMG monos are getting monotnous these days. BTW what wheels do you have now Rich? I still haven't seen any full pics of your hot ride dude
(other than your CF lip and projectors!)Wow, new wheels from Brabus....about time! Wonder if Movens are going to do a take on these..........
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Originally posted by Whitey
"Flyover" = bridge or overpass i.e. so you can have a road, "flyover" another...... these and some highways are built peice by peice (and perhaps also to allow for expansion in different temperatures) so these have joints intermittently - it is over these joints that I feel the bumps most.
Yeah, AMG monos are getting monotnous these days. BTW what wheels do you have now Rich? I still haven't seen any full pics of your hot ride dude (other than your CF lip and projectors!)
Wow, new wheels from Brabus....about time! Wonder if Movens are going to do a take on these..........
"Flyover" = bridge or overpass i.e. so you can have a road, "flyover" another...... these and some highways are built peice by peice (and perhaps also to allow for expansion in different temperatures) so these have joints intermittently - it is over these joints that I feel the bumps most.
Yeah, AMG monos are getting monotnous these days. BTW what wheels do you have now Rich? I still haven't seen any full pics of your hot ride dude
(other than your CF lip and projectors!)Wow, new wheels from Brabus....about time! Wonder if Movens are going to do a take on these..........
Ohh...Brabus mono 3 multi-piece black center, 18x8.5 - 18x10.
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I luuuuuuv the Brabus III Multi-pc 
but never been able to get a hold of a set before they stopped making them
. Dronell makes a similar wheel but that got discontinued too
but never been able to get a hold of a set before they stopped making them . Dronell makes a similar wheel but that got discontinued too
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Whatever, I actually like the tighter ride and look of 19's over 18's but that's my opinion. Don't get me wrong, 18's are nice as well but 19's just complete the package for me. I think the car just sits nicer and the wheels fill in the fenders wells a lot better as well. Dave, I must say this is the nicest set of wheels that you have put on your car thus far. Congrats!
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Originally posted by jimmydagreek
Whatever, I actually like the tighter ride and look of 19's over 18's but that's my opinion. Don't get me wrong, 18's are nice as well but 19's just complete the package for me. I think the car just sits nicer and the wheels fill in the fenders wells a lot better as well. Dave, I must say this is the nicest set of wheels that you have put on your car thus far. Congrats!
Whatever, I actually like the tighter ride and look of 19's over 18's but that's my opinion. Don't get me wrong, 18's are nice as well but 19's just complete the package for me. I think the car just sits nicer and the wheels fill in the fenders wells a lot better as well. Dave, I must say this is the nicest set of wheels that you have put on your car thus far. Congrats!
