E-Class (W210) 1995-2002: E 200, E 220D, E 240, E 290TD, E 300TD, E 200, E 240, E 280, E 320, E 420, E 430 (Wagon, Touring, 4Matic)

How's this W210 with W211 sport wheels ?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Apr 12, 2004 | 04:16 PM
  #1  
zam2000's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,464
Likes: 9
From: SoCal OC
S, GL, Escalade ESV, my shoes
How's this W210 with W211 sport wheels ?

What do you guys think ? I'm thinking about having W211 sport wheels on my W210 E320.

The guy at the wheel shop have bolts to make it fit nicely.

I'm thinking about having it in chome, my car is light tan color.

Since I'm doing about 25-30K mile/year, they recommend that I'm doing at most 17" wheels & tires. With 18" tires, I'll need replacement every 6 months, and it'll be very costly. With that and gas price, I may just drive straight to bankcrupcy court :-)

Last edited by zam2000; Apr 12, 2004 at 04:19 PM.
Reply
Old Apr 12, 2004 | 07:17 PM
  #2  
MBZ12's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 5,997
Likes: 0
From: Fullerton, CA
'07 R350. '05 C230. '93 454SS Truck. '71 Chevelle SS.
They look pretty good. They might be a bit "bulky" for the body style though. I'd be interested in reading what others think. But, that's just my two cents.
Reply
Old Apr 12, 2004 | 08:30 PM
  #3  
michakaveli's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 1,560
Likes: 1
From: Columbia, SC
E300
Actually from that pic they look pretty mint. Maybe a little lowering would it look smoother. But since you're driving a lot keep it the height it is.
Reply
Old Apr 12, 2004 | 09:32 PM
  #4  
Whitey's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 4,169
Likes: 2
From: HK (but constantly travelling)
98 W210 Advantgarde
Originally posted by MBZ12
They look pretty good. They might be a bit "bulky" for the body style though. I'd be interested in reading what others think. But, that's just my two cents.
Agreed, it does look "bulky" in the pic but in real life its not that bad (I think the proportions are all wrong in the pic..looks kinda 19" when they're only 17" I believe) . I 've seen a couple of 210's with those wheels - looked "neat". But IMHO, the LM5's look much much better if the 5 spoke look is what u like.
Reply
Old Apr 13, 2004 | 07:12 AM
  #5  
stemags's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,138
Likes: 7
From: NY
2014 E550 4matic,, sold 2012 E 350 4matic,,sold 2010 e350 4w,sold 2002 e320 se
my .02$

I like the color,and the wheels are nice but Zam,it looks like its riding hi.Im not a fan of lowering,cause I too drive 45 miles a day,need the clearance for the route I take,But I have noticed that some 17"tires are taller than others,and they might make it look more together without a drop.
Reply
Old Apr 13, 2004 | 09:47 AM
  #6  
E55 KEV's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
Veteran: Air Force
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 5,583
Likes: 210
From: Washington D.C.
2024 GLE63s / 2016 GLE63s (traded) / 2016 E63s / 2002 E55
Nice, but needs a body kit or at least paint the black at the bottom.

ZAM, What type of special lugs did he use. In order for that wheel to fit it would need custom bolts - 12mm bolts with 14mm bolt seats.
Reply
Old Apr 13, 2004 | 12:24 PM
  #7  
Whitey's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 4,169
Likes: 2
From: HK (but constantly travelling)
98 W210 Advantgarde
Or one can customize (i.e. machine) a 12mm lug bolt with larger seats to fit.....I've seen it done.
Reply
Old Apr 13, 2004 | 01:54 PM
  #8  
zam2000's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,464
Likes: 9
From: SoCal OC
S, GL, Escalade ESV, my shoes
Yep, it's a customized 12mm w/ 14mm bolt seat. It's shorter than the one currently on the W210.

Originally posted by E55 KEV
Nice, but needs a body kit or at least paint the black at the bottom.

ZAM, What type of special lugs did he use. In order for that wheel to fit it would need custom bolts - 12mm bolts with 14mm bolt seats.
Reply
MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

story-0

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Apr 13, 2004 | 02:25 PM
  #9  
Whitey's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 4,169
Likes: 2
From: HK (but constantly travelling)
98 W210 Advantgarde
In case anyone's interested, just done a pictorial and explanation on the bolts in JYO's W211 wheel on W210 thread.........
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:25 AM.

story-0
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE