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My New 2010 MB E350 4MATIC
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I went to my dealer to find out about staggered wheels - they don't have any idea...the only thing they know how to sell cars 
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Anyway, I think I've got an answer.
I saw specs for C300 4Matic and it's clearly says - staggered wheels.
http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes...specifications
C300 has diferent sizes front and rear and even more than this - it has two diferent combinations of staggered wheels.
I don't see any reasons not to have it on E class.
BTW, to calculate tire/rim size - here is the best link I found on net :
http://www.bigcustomwheels.com/info_specs.jsp
Good luck.
))Anyway, I think I've got an answer.
I saw specs for C300 4Matic and it's clearly says - staggered wheels.
http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes...specifications
C300 has diferent sizes front and rear and even more than this - it has two diferent combinations of staggered wheels.
I don't see any reasons not to have it on E class.
BTW, to calculate tire/rim size - here is the best link I found on net :
http://www.bigcustomwheels.com/info_specs.jsp
Good luck.
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That's the point of discussion. People saying you can't use staggered wheels with 4Matic.... but now I'm sure I can....
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Believe you will be taking a huge risk with perhaps a denial of warranty should you have any issues. My info came from my dealer. Just the fact that they will not put them on a W212 4M should be enough to let you know its a problem. If you do do it. Let us know how that works out.
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Believe you will be taking a huge risk with perhaps a denial of warranty should you have any issues. My info came from my dealer. Just the fact that they will not put them on a W212 4M should be enough to let you know its a problem. If you do do it. Let us know how that works out.
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I'll do it later in spring, not now. What I can tell you for sure - I will change them before I go to the dealer for any warranty related issues I may have in a future of my lease. I know for sure they will point to staggered wheels if I will claim any problems with suspension, even if it's not related to wheels at all )
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Well its your vehicle and the decision is yours. However I would get some more tech info from someone knowledgable on the subject. Changing tires/wheels to std every time it goes into the shop is not my cup of tea. And, what if you suffer a breakdown on the road and they come out to flat bed you in?? Are you going to lay in the middle of some road at night changing the wheels that you do not even have with you. Leased or purchased its your vehicle. do as you wish. Your main concern should be not only the drive train but all of the electronic sensors that control the ESP, 4Matic and even the ABS. You may be driving around with lots of red lights on the dash.You will in fact be a test pilot!
I'm not sure what the point is(?) It's not going to change the real world handling of that car. And nobody is going to notice that you have staggered tires. Nobody notices the car anyway. Esp here in LA where an E350 is the default car for all blue-haired old ladies
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+1 And MB has said that staggered can cause more stress on the transfer case of the E's 4matic.
I'm not sure what the point is(?) It's not going to change the real world handling of that car. And nobody is going to notice that you have staggered tires. Nobody notices the car anyway. Esp here in LA where an E350 is the default car for all blue-haired old ladies
I'm not sure what the point is(?) It's not going to change the real world handling of that car. And nobody is going to notice that you have staggered tires. Nobody notices the car anyway. Esp here in LA where an E350 is the default car for all blue-haired old ladies
I guess there is going to be a good amount of damaged lower front bumpers as they try to pull up too close in parking spots where curbing exists. 7 inches. Far lower than most front curbing
This 2010 seems to be a bit too sporty looking to attract the same demographic as past models. Thus, the reason Mercedes decided to currently put Sport Packages as N/C options.
The ground effects along with the total styling package do a lot to dispel any kind of percieved stogy image, IMO. I see more younger drivers on the road already.
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E350 is the default car for all blue-haired old ladies????????
I guess there is going to be a good amount of damaged lower front bumpers as they try to pull up too close in parking spots where curbing exists. 7 inches. Far lower than most front curbing
This 2010 seems to be a bit too sporty looking to attract the same demographic as past models. Thus, the reason Mercedes decided to currently put Sport Packages as N/C options.
The ground effects along with the total styling package do a lot to dispel any kind of percieved stogy image, IMO. I see more younger drivers on the road already.
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I guess there is going to be a good amount of damaged lower front bumpers as they try to pull up too close in parking spots where curbing exists. 7 inches. Far lower than most front curbing
This 2010 seems to be a bit too sporty looking to attract the same demographic as past models. Thus, the reason Mercedes decided to currently put Sport Packages as N/C options.
The ground effects along with the total styling package do a lot to dispel any kind of percieved stogy image, IMO. I see more younger drivers on the road already.
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The 212 will be as stogy as other E's for sure. The squareness of it gives it a very mature and adult/conservative aspect, it has its frills to keep it interesting, but it'll keep the demo going.... M-B better hope so as without those old ladies, the 212 will be the worst selling E of all time.
Also, M-B is whoring the AMG Package out because the car looks deathly boring without it (as does the 211 without at least an Appearance Package, and 210, etc. to be fair), and they're desperate to make money, so AMG for everyone it is.
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