2010 E550 Wheels on 05 E500
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2010 E550 Wheels on 05 E500
Hi guys,
I just put the 2010 E550 Sport wheels on my 05 E500. I couldnt be more satisfied. What a difference in ride and track. What do you guys think?
Let me know.
Thanks
Dan
I just put the 2010 E550 Sport wheels on my 05 E500. I couldnt be more satisfied. What a difference in ride and track. What do you guys think?
Let me know.
Thanks
Dan
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Looks great. What wheels did you have on there before?
Mind if I ask where you picked them up? And what you paid? Feel free to PM me. I'm looking to do the same on my 05 320 CDI and have been looking for a couple of weeks now.
Mind if I ask where you picked them up? And what you paid? Feel free to PM me. I'm looking to do the same on my 05 320 CDI and have been looking for a couple of weeks now.
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Keep in mind that if you do decide you will need to use spacers in the back since the offset on these wheels is 54 in the back and standard on 03-09 E-Class is 38.
I had to get a 16mm spacer in the rear and could have put the front ones without since there was enough room but decided to put the 10mm spacer up front for a more agressive look and a better track.
I ordered the spacers through inland wheel custom wheel spacer. Spacers are hub centric. They make each spacer to exact car specifications and they also sent me longer bolts to accomodate the spacer. I am not experiencing any vibrations. I had the car up to 110 on a empty country road and everything is perfect. They balanced and roadforced the tires and wheels.
Tires are brand new and are pirelli p zero nero all season. I love these tires and imho opinion are much better then oem michelins hxmx and bridgestone 960's pole position I had before. I was surprised how comfi they are given that they low profile. I am very picky and I am very impressed.
Prior to this I had the stock 17' 5 spoke wheel which I can sell if somebody is interested in them. They have almost new good year eagle gt tires on them with less then 10,000 miles.(Pic with the old wheels is attached).
Let me know if you have any other questions!
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This is actually the 212 section just FYI. I think they look pretty good, nice clean touch, and it still has that OEM look. Kind of a play to the eyes as I almost automatically thought the car was a 212 at very first quick glance (obviously your eyes go right to and focus on the wheels in this case).
I think the shape and "cut" of the wheels work slightly more with the 212 all in all, i.e they don't compliment the smoother lines of the 211 as much as the more angular 212 (again maybe a play on the mind since I think "212" when I see them), but still looks solid.
I think the shape and "cut" of the wheels work slightly more with the 212 all in all, i.e they don't compliment the smoother lines of the 211 as much as the more angular 212 (again maybe a play on the mind since I think "212" when I see them), but still looks solid.
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I will have a brand new set of the amg 6 spokes & tires coming off my e550 if anyone is interested. My new rims and tires will be going on it when I pick it up from the dealer so the stock set will be brand new.
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This is actually the 212 section just FYI. I think they look pretty good, nice clean touch, and it still has that OEM look. Kind of a play to the eyes as I almost automatically thought the car was a 212 at very first quick glance (obviously your eyes go right to and focus on the wheels in this case).
I think the shape and "cut" of the wheels work slightly more with the 212 all in all, i.e they don't compliment the smoother lines of the 211 as much as the more angular 212 (again maybe a play on the mind since I think "212" when I see them), but still looks solid.
I think the shape and "cut" of the wheels work slightly more with the 212 all in all, i.e they don't compliment the smoother lines of the 211 as much as the more angular 212 (again maybe a play on the mind since I think "212" when I see them), but still looks solid.
Pictures dont do them justice. I think the way wheels are shaped and they way they curve going up to the top really go along with the round e-class lines..its as if they are made for the car. I love them and am very happy with them. Thanks bro!
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I'd actually be interested in those. I liked the AMG wheels, but didn't have time to wait for a car that had them. If you could PM me with the details I'd appreciate it.
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I am aware its a 212 forum..since the wheels are from a 212 I thought it is appropriate Pictures dont do them justice. I think the way wheels are shaped and they way they curve going up to the top really go along with the round e-class lines..its as if they are made for the car. I love them and am very happy with them. Thanks bro!
Pictures dont do them justice. I think the way wheels are shaped and they way they curve going up to the top really go along with the round e-class lines..its as if they are made for the car. I love them and am very happy with them. Thanks bro!
