pinebaron

I am considering these for my E320 Bluetec I am expecting in about ten days. Please tell me if these are a good selection.

Tork Revo HYPERBLACK 20 x 8.5(Front) + 20x9.5(Rear) with Nitto Neogen 245/30/20(Front) + 275/30/20(Rear).

In hindsight, following a discussion with my son I think I should be thinking 19" instead of 20" ; 20" may be an overkill.

Additionally, just to make it clear, I am a novice with these type of wheels and I will be driving this to the office and back; daily 153 miles round trip.

Let me know what you think.

PineBaron

Alan Smithee

If you don't know what you're in for, I would definitely not go above 18" on a stock CDI/Bluetec suspension; it is designed for 16" wheels. I have 18" sport package wheels/tires on my CDI, and while it firms up the ride nicely without being harsh, at times it is obvious the suspension is too soft for the heavier wheels and stickier tires. I can't imagine how poorly a 20" set-up would ride/drive.

kaze81

those CLS wheels look really classsy on an E-class. Like it

pinebaron

This will give me something to think about. I obviously need to investigate further and decide only after I get the vehicle. A few things I will need to consider are:
Wheel Dia. and weight when compared to OEM
Tire Dia./Sidewall height and weight when compared to OEM
Find the right balance between great looking wheels, comfort and practicality; the last one is so difficult to get right; .

cyclrder

I agree about not going overboard with a car that isn't equipped with full airmatic (with 3 selectors... comfort, sport I & II).

if I have my car set on comfort (which most likely is similar to the standard setup that a non airmatic or 16" wheel equipped car is)... the wheels are floppy feeling... you need the dampening that the air system gives.

I would certainly not go any bigger than 18s and I wouldn't use sizes bigger than 245/40/18 F + 275/35/18 R. (or 245/40/18 on non staggered).

I wish that I had the setup from a true AMG ...that would truly allow for full usage of the extra rubber on the ground.

note: actual tire sizes off of a CLS 18" wheel are larger than an 18" off of an E or AMG E (offset is 5mm diff.. but looks good on the car)... if you used CLS dimensions for tires... it would look like donuts on the car!


thanks for the compliments on my wagon.

pkancel

I had those same wheels for two years now and then had them chromed last year because the chrome hides the brake dust better so it buys me a few more days of driving before I get crazy over the wheels not shining like they should

I have had 245-F and 275-R the entire time. I wouldnt change just to change and to be honest,the change to a 225 isnt going to make much difference in acceleration, but I would bet you'll miss the more stable wider tire up front. That combo of tire size I feel is a good ratio of front/rear with the wheel width they have. If you put too skinny of a tire in front, the car will feel like it is pushing the fronts through turns. I made that mistake on the first set of 19s and hated driving it and I hated the way it looked.

Your 320 is the same color as my E500 and whether the wheels are chrome or satin silver, they look great.

Kosherbenz, that burgandy color, sorry I forgot the real MB name of it, looks amazing and those wheels look even better on your car than mine. I love that color and thats a first I have seen on the E-class, but it looks terrific.

SushDawg

Would the following work?

FRONT - 245/40/18
REAR - 275/35/18


Only thins I see mentioned here in the thread is 40's.

Thanks

NittanyLion

I was never a fan of the wheels on the 07 sport package in the first place. When i saw these pictures I knew what I wanted. Owned the car for 4 days before putting on the CLS wheels. Traded my wheels and tires plus $300 for the set of CLS take offs. Then I saw that the guy I traded sold my wheels on e-bay for $1400! I love the look though,d would do it again in a minute!

KosherBenz

pics!

NittanyLion

Sorry...will post in the morning. Still haven't taken any....shame on me!

NittanyLion

OK pictures finally up in the tread titled "My 1st MB"

Thanks,
Matt

mkaresh

The CDI screams for this treatment because MB only offers 16s on the car. The CLS wheels look great, though a slightly skinnier tire to keep the sidewalls within the wheelwells wouldn't hurt. Good to hear that the handling improves considerably.

Mnymaker

Kosher,

Where'd you get that tint job on your CDI. Thats sweet. I got a 2005 Silver one and I need to tint the windows to complete the package. What kind of mileage you get with those wheels? I got 19" Mono blocks and I get about 31 on average 32 if I'm lucky and 33 with the wind at my back.

Thanks

KosherBenz

I still get 38 or so, but I havent taken any long trips really. I got it tinted in Catonsville and some small shop. Cant remember the name...

Check out www.racersden.net Its a local MD/DC/VA site

Mnymaker

Wow,

What the *$&$# am I doing wrong other than flooring it every now and then (ok every now less then) but even when I try to slow poke it and see what kind of mileage I can get I will only get 31.5 or 32 like I did this morning. And that was a 75 mile drive with at least 75 to 80% of it highway. Where do you drive your car?

KosherBenz

m daily commute I get abot 33 w/DC traffic. the Kleemann KD-box did help improve 1-3 mpg.

my afternoon route is exit 40 on the DC beltway to 270 north, exit 16 (27 north) for 23 more miles. morning commute is just the opposite.

cyclrder

geez.. I have never gotten more than 23mpg ... nor has my father with is 500E ... you guys are lucky!

I mostly see about 11mpg in the city ... ughh

KosherBenz

pictures are worth a thousand words...

cyclrder

Ouch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!

KosherBenz

someone posted on here not to long ago they got 41+ mpg on a road trip in a CDI. thats over 850 on a tank of gas..

CE750

here's mine...

Picture is indeed worth 1000 words..

mike10980

Beautiful color on the E class Kosherbenz! I am *red* with envy.