20" on W211?
07-20-2002, 09:46 AM
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20" on W211?
Brabus claims that a 20x 9.5 fits in the rear, what are the chances of fitting the same size in the front? 20's would look so incredible on the new E.
08-06-2002, 12:30 PM
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Originally posted by andylien
20" will work but only with cars without the Airmatic.
Cars with airmatic, must use 25 profile tires and no lowering
20" will work but only with cars without the Airmatic.
Cars with airmatic, must use 25 profile tires and no lowering
08-06-2002, 01:08 PM
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Tezta,
For cars with airmatic, there is a control arm that goes around the top part of the tire. Looks like an L that is curved to the contour of the wheel. For a tire size of 245/45/17 with 8.5" tires the space between the control arm's bolt and the tire is just about 25mm.
I will be fitting my car with 245/35/19 with 8.5". I'll let you guys know how its going to come out once I am done
For cars with airmatic, there is a control arm that goes around the top part of the tire. Looks like an L that is curved to the contour of the wheel. For a tire size of 245/45/17 with 8.5" tires the space between the control arm's bolt and the tire is just about 25mm.
I will be fitting my car with 245/35/19 with 8.5". I'll let you guys know how its going to come out once I am done
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Originally posted by andylien
Tezta,
For cars with airmatic, there is a control arm that goes around the top part of the tire. Looks like an L that is curved to the contour of the wheel. For a tire size of 245/45/17 with 8.5" tires the space between the control arm's bolt and the tire is just about 25mm.
I will be fitting my car with 245/35/19 with 8.5". I'll let you guys know how its going to come out once I am done
Tezta,
For cars with airmatic, there is a control arm that goes around the top part of the tire. Looks like an L that is curved to the contour of the wheel. For a tire size of 245/45/17 with 8.5" tires the space between the control arm's bolt and the tire is just about 25mm.
I will be fitting my car with 245/35/19 with 8.5". I'll let you guys know how its going to come out once I am done
So since a 245/45ZR17 has a diameter of 25.7, i have only less than 25mm/0.98" to increase the overall tire diameter. A 20" wheel would be fitted with a 245/35ZR20 which has a diameter of 26.7, But my wheel would have to be a 20x8.5 for the front?
08-07-2002, 04:52 PM
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You have to also take into consideration the shape of your tire and thickness of rubber. The most favorable tire now in the market is the Bridgestone S-03 as they are really thin. If you are trying to squeeze as much tire into the fenderwell, avoid Michelins and Pirellis as they have a thick threadwear and the sidewall is squared off
08-07-2002, 04:56 PM
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Originally posted by andylien
You have to also take into consideration the shape of your tire and thickness of rubber. The most favorable tire now in the market is the Bridgestone S-03 as they are really thin. If you are trying to squeeze as much tire into the fenderwell, avoid Michelins and Pirellis as they have a thick threadwear and the sidewall is squared off
You have to also take into consideration the shape of your tire and thickness of rubber. The most favorable tire now in the market is the Bridgestone S-03 as they are really thin. If you are trying to squeeze as much tire into the fenderwell, avoid Michelins and Pirellis as they have a thick threadwear and the sidewall is squared off
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Originally posted by andylien
You have to also take into consideration the shape of your tire and thickness of rubber. The most favorable tire now in the market is the Bridgestone S-03 as they are really thin. If you are trying to squeeze as much tire into the fenderwell, avoid Michelins and Pirellis as they have a thick threadwear and the sidewall is squared off
You have to also take into consideration the shape of your tire and thickness of rubber. The most favorable tire now in the market is the Bridgestone S-03 as they are really thin. If you are trying to squeeze as much tire into the fenderwell, avoid Michelins and Pirellis as they have a thick threadwear and the sidewall is squared off
08-08-2002, 08:55 AM
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Here's a link to E260 with 20'. I'm not sure bout the width of the rim though.
E260 with 20'
E260 with 20'
08-09-2002, 03:39 PM
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I got my parts through Brabus USA but had them installed at our bodyshop here at the dealer. The brakes were a simple installation. Brabus will discount 30% of parts sold to a Mercedes Benz dealer in the US.
08-09-2002, 05:15 PM
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I got my parts through Brabus USA but had them installed at our bodyshop here at the dealer. The brakes were a simple installation. Brabus will discount 30% of parts sold to a Mercedes Benz dealer in the US.
I got my parts through Brabus USA but had them installed at our bodyshop here at the dealer. The brakes were a simple installation. Brabus will discount 30% of parts sold to a Mercedes Benz dealer in the US.
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Originally posted by andylien
I got my parts through Brabus USA but had them installed at our bodyshop here at the dealer. The brakes were a simple installation. Brabus will discount 30% of parts sold to a Mercedes Benz dealer in the US.
I got my parts through Brabus USA but had them installed at our bodyshop here at the dealer. The brakes were a simple installation. Brabus will discount 30% of parts sold to a Mercedes Benz dealer in the US.
08-10-2002, 12:37 PM
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Originally posted by jl88
Just shows you how much Brabus marks up their prices. 30% off and they can still operate comfortably. Distributors usually get around 20%-25% off.
Just shows you how much Brabus marks up their prices. 30% off and they can still operate comfortably. Distributors usually get around 20%-25% off.
Is TWS authorized by brabus? Or do they get their stuff by grey market? DAZZ?
08-10-2002, 12:54 PM
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you guys, if anyone is going to buy rims from brabu, dont go to them!!!!, go to a whel store near you, they get them realy cheap, but yu migh have to wait a cople of weeks if tey dont have them in stock
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Brabus USA is the only authorized distributor for Brabus products.
Dazz is an importer that gets them from Brabus AG. In the US, Brabus is the only store that is allowed to sell retail unless the retailer gets the stuff from Brabus.
Dazz is an importer that gets them from Brabus AG. In the US, Brabus is the only store that is allowed to sell retail unless the retailer gets the stuff from Brabus.
08-10-2002, 10:03 PM
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go to www.sprewellracing.com he is a basketball player, but he hashis own racing tea. He sells brabus, nd amg, and they are pretty expensive to me, but a lt chaper than brabus.....believe me man, there are a lot of ways to get past that
08-11-2002, 02:25 AM
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Brabus NA has many authorized retailer and distributors in the United States. You can buy directly from Brabus NA, but be ready to pay near list price.
Tezta: Yes, TWS is an authorized retailer of Brabus.
Dazz and a few other shops do import grey market stuff. However, Brabus will be doing something drastic to cut down on the grey market and the fake Brabus wheels. They will be implementing a barcode system for all of their wheels. Brabus NA is very concerned with the grey market and the fake wheels market because it cuts in heavily on their business.
Tezta: Yes, TWS is an authorized retailer of Brabus.
Dazz and a few other shops do import grey market stuff. However, Brabus will be doing something drastic to cut down on the grey market and the fake Brabus wheels. They will be implementing a barcode system for all of their wheels. Brabus NA is very concerned with the grey market and the fake wheels market because it cuts in heavily on their business.
08-11-2002, 06:53 AM
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Originally posted by bmms8
go to www.sprewellracing.com he is a basketball player, but he hashis own racing tea. He sells brabus, nd amg, and they are pretty expensive to me, but a lt chaper than brabus.....believe me man, there are a lot of ways to get past that
go to www.sprewellracing.com he is a basketball player, but he hashis own racing tea. He sells brabus, nd amg, and they are pretty expensive to me, but a lt chaper than brabus.....believe me man, there are a lot of ways to get past that
Thanks.
08-11-2002, 01:05 PM
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Sprewell and Dazz are basically in bed together. The manager at Sprewell, if i'm correct, used to work at Dazz. Regardless, their close relationship is undeniable.
If you're just a random person and you go to Sprewell and ask for a quote, they will give you full retail price on everything. You have to bargain them down or have some kind of connection to get even remotely good prices. But their mentality is "hey, we have million dollar plus clients, we don't need your business". I can't really fault them for having that mentality, their shop is known throughout the United States, if not the world. Hard to keep an ego like that in control heh.
But anyways, I like going to sprewell.. they have some BAD *** cars on display at times
If you're just a random person and you go to Sprewell and ask for a quote, they will give you full retail price on everything. You have to bargain them down or have some kind of connection to get even remotely good prices. But their mentality is "hey, we have million dollar plus clients, we don't need your business". I can't really fault them for having that mentality, their shop is known throughout the United States, if not the world. Hard to keep an ego like that in control heh.
But anyways, I like going to sprewell.. they have some BAD *** cars on display at times
08-11-2002, 01:39 PM
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The facility on San Gabriel Blvd used to be DAZZ when they were in the retail business. DAZZ only deals in wholesale now but Spreewell will be the direct retailer for DAZZ products.
You can get Brabus stuff anywhere as long as they get it from Brabus NA. D2 Technik, Spreewell, F1 Motorsports, Anaheim Wheel, Wheel Warehouse, etc etc
You can get Brabus stuff anywhere as long as they get it from Brabus NA. D2 Technik, Spreewell, F1 Motorsports, Anaheim Wheel, Wheel Warehouse, etc etc
