Wheels/Tires
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Wheels/Tires
I'm considering downgrading to 17" wheels/tires but, can't get a definitive answer from the dealer.
Not sure exactly what will work instead of the standard 18" twin 10 spoke without altering handling and dynamics.
I kinda like the 5 spoke that come standard on the E500.
I'd really appreciate any thoughts or suggestions from the members here
Not sure exactly what will work instead of the standard 18" twin 10 spoke without altering handling and dynamics.
I kinda like the 5 spoke that come standard on the E500.
I'd really appreciate any thoughts or suggestions from the members here
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KB,
Did you just slap these on with no issues? Wonder if that will work with my sport pkg, there seems to be a different offset(my 18" twin 10 spoke vs the CLS500 5 spoke) despite all else being the same
Did you just slap these on with no issues? Wonder if that will work with my sport pkg, there seems to be a different offset(my 18" twin 10 spoke vs the CLS500 5 spoke) despite all else being the same
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I'm considering downgrading to 17" wheels/tires but, can't get a definitive answer from the dealer.
Not sure exactly what will work instead of the standard 18" twin 10 spoke without altering handling and dynamics.
I kinda like the 5 spoke that come standard on the E500.
I'd really appreciate any thoughts or suggestions from the members here
Not sure exactly what will work instead of the standard 18" twin 10 spoke without altering handling and dynamics.
I kinda like the 5 spoke that come standard on the E500.
I'd really appreciate any thoughts or suggestions from the members here
In any event, the Almach 5-twin spoke is a great looking 17" wheel (see Starbrite's photo); these are OEM accessory wheels. IMO, they are one of the best looking wheels currently offered by MB in North America for the E Class.
Best to double check the offset compared to the original sport package 18" 10-twin spoke before you do the exchange. As for tires, I would highly recommend the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S if you are NOT planning on purchasing a separate set of snows. Check out www.tirerack.com for ratings and prices; the 245/45ZR17 Michelins currently sell for $211 and the same size ContiExtreme Contacts sell for $105.
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KB has CLS500 wheels!!!
Starbrite, what wheels do you have in your photo?
Rumaging around lookin for a brochure.....
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Mine are the Almach 17", which were standard on the '04 E500 and the '06 E350*.
Edit:*And, as KB mentions below, I bought them from him
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I have the same wheels as starbrite's 17" if you are interested in a swap or a straight purchase. The tires are Continentals and fairly new, stock size I think 245s and 17"
That is if this is a style you prefer. I would not mind a second set to have lying around.
That is if this is a style you prefer. I would not mind a second set to have lying around.
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yup, they are the cls rims..
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Yes, I agree. Less spokes the better to keep clean. I'm trying to find the CLS500 5 spoke now, non-staggered, like kosherbenz has. Most I've run across so far are the staggered set. If I can't find them at a reasonable price I'll likely go 17's.
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Honestly the 5's look better on you car than they did on my darker, Tectite gray.
Additionally, the 5 spoke wheels were too similiar to my wifes Lexus RX330.
The twins make a nice contrast between the 2 cars. Plus I still have the original set and can
swap between them at some time in the future, when I go through these tires.
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Well, to each his own Glock. That's why I said "IMO" too.
Honestly the 5's look better on you car than they did on my darker, Tectite gray.
Additionally, the 5 spoke wheels were too similiar to my wifes Lexus RX330.
The twins make a nice contrast between the 2 cars. Plus I still have the original set and can
swap between them at some time in the future, when I go through these tires.
Honestly the 5's look better on you car than they did on my darker, Tectite gray.
Additionally, the 5 spoke wheels were too similiar to my wifes Lexus RX330.
The twins make a nice contrast between the 2 cars. Plus I still have the original set and can
swap between them at some time in the future, when I go through these tires.
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Here's the 5 spoke :
This was when I first got the car with the original wheels :
And here's the sig pic full size :
Edit: The rusty brake calipers have since been painted
And here's the sig pic full size :
Edit: The rusty brake calipers have since been painted
Last edited by starbrite; Mar 24, 2007 at 04:12 PM.
