What do you guys think of these rims on my E550

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Rate Thread

May 11, 2007 | 01:38 AM

E550forlife

Thread Starter

Newbie

Joined: Mar 2007

Posts: 6

Likes: 0

From: San Diego, CA

E550

What do you guys think of these rims on my E550

I have a black E550 and want to put these wheels on it in 19's. They are 20's in the pic.

Attached Thumbnails

What do you guys think of these rims on my E550-kf3-20-cls1.jpg

May 11, 2007 | 02:06 AM

W211 Ryda

MBWorld Fanatic!

Joined: Feb 2004

Posts: 1,783

Likes: 21

From: San Diego

2004 E320

do it! nice set of rims!

May 11, 2007 | 04:06 AM

PerisanGodFatha

MBWorld Fanatic!

Joined: Mar 2005

Posts: 1,150

Likes: 0

From: El Ay, Cali-fo-ni-A

is Sick as Fu*k

20`s 20`s 20`s 20`s 20`s

May 11, 2007 | 04:10 AM

jimm

Senior Member

Joined: Apr 2007

Posts: 343

Likes: 0

From: Palm Beach Gardens, Fl

‘08 E-350 Sport, C6 Vette & Harley Davidson

Quote:

Originally Posted by E550forlife

I have a black E550 and want to put these
wheels on it in 19's. They are 20's in the pic.

I certainly don’t mean to offend your judgment.

However, my choice would be to not go over 18
as anything beyond that starts making a car look
“spindly.” (The opposite of a low, cool look.)

And, I do not like the wide spokes. More narrow
(and maybe curved) spokes would be my choice
for a “classier” look. (Like on the Sports, which
I believe really dress up the 350s and 550s!)

But, what do I know.

jimm

==========

On Order: 08 E350 Sport, P2, Black/black,
Parktronic, Voice, Bluetooth, Burl Walnut,
Split rear seat, Rear mud flaps

May 11, 2007 | 02:12 PM

Mr.Gearhead

Senior Member

Joined: Jan 2004

Posts: 311

Likes: 0

From: Atlanta suburbs

2008 Aspen, 1970 Corvette, 2000 Corvette and 2009 Legacy Limited

I believe Benz o Rama has a similar set for sale. Aren't they the Speedy Envy or something?

I agree with Jim, the E350 and E550 look great with the factory E55, E63 or BBS type wheel. The BBS LM is my fav... that is why I bought the knock off Luff M1s...

20's are hard to get right in my opinion. There is a very fine line on a Benz that says classy and well... you know.

Good Luck. Enjoy the ride!

May 11, 2007 | 04:20 PM

Benz-O-Rama

MBWorld Fanatic!

Joined: Apr 2006

Posts: 8,137

Likes: 26

From: Maryland

Eurocharged 2004 E500, Eurocharged ECU/TCU 2005 SL600, 2010 Caddy SwaggerWagon

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Gearhead

Damn, I forgot I still had those things. They're just sitting boxed up in my storage waiting for a nice home. I guess I should try to sell them again..maybe ebay this time.

Personally, I think 19's is the way to go. They give you the best look without totally compromising the ride. It's definitely a bit stiffer, especially if you lower it too. I would think 20's would just give too harsh a ride. When I put my stock 17's back on for the winter months, the ride is so much smoother, obviously. So, 20's for looks only, 19's for a good balance of both comfort and looks, 18's and smaller for comfort.

By the way, my car is rollin' on 19's in my sig. Both cars!