OEM Wheels question
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OEM Wheels question
Does anyone know what the exact width of both the 5-Spoke 18's on the 212, and multi-spoke AMG 18's are. Are they the same?
Also, any differences in construction/build quality, i.e, forged, different material, etc.?
I will say, although I don't like the look of the 6-Spoke AMG's, and much prefer the clean Standard 5-Spokes, when I was cleaning my wheels yesterday, I noticed they don't feel as incredibly strong and thick as the AMG Wheels I had on my W211. Not sure if it's in my head, or if the AMG wheels are built to a higher standard.
Also, I can't seem to find width figures anywhere.
Thanks.
Also, any differences in construction/build quality, i.e, forged, different material, etc.?
I will say, although I don't like the look of the 6-Spoke AMG's, and much prefer the clean Standard 5-Spokes, when I was cleaning my wheels yesterday, I noticed they don't feel as incredibly strong and thick as the AMG Wheels I had on my W211. Not sure if it's in my head, or if the AMG wheels are built to a higher standard.
Also, I can't seem to find width figures anywhere.
Thanks.
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As for any differences in construction and weight, suggest you ask a MB tech.
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Thanks ^^. So 2011's are getting the E63 Replica's (twin 5-Spokes), and doing away with the AMG twin 6-Spokes? That would be a very nice come-up for anyone waiting for an '11 model.
I was actually curious about the width between the current flat 5-Spokes and the current AMG "Wheels Package" Twin 6-Spokes in the rear, I'm assuming those are both 8.5"?
I was actually curious about the width between the current flat 5-Spokes and the current AMG "Wheels Package" Twin 6-Spokes in the rear, I'm assuming those are both 8.5"?
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The E350 Bluetec Sport for the Canadian market, being RWD, will also have a staggered set-up with 18" wheels.
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They are both a cast wheel. The only forged wheel available (currently) on the E-Class is the 19" twin 5-spoke on the E63.
Here are the details on the 18" 5-spoke E-Class wheels:
45.7-cm (18"), 5-spoke design (Code R32)
with mixed-size tyres front 245/40 R18 on 8.5 J x 18 ET 48
rear 265/35 R18 on 9 J x 18 ET 54
Standard -
Optional all engine versions*
* in conjunction with 4MATIC: 245/40 R18 on
8.5 J x 18 ET 48 all-round (Code R96)
The 6-spoke AMG wheels:
45.7-cm (18") AMG, twin-spoke design (786)
with mixed-size tyres front 245/40 R18 on 8.5 J x 18 ET 48
rear 265/35 R18 on 9 J x 18 ET 54
Standard AMG Sports package
Optional all engine versions*
* in conjunction with 4MATIC: 245/40 R18 on
8.5 J x 18 ET 48 all-round (Code 781)
The 5-spoke AMG wheels (for MY11):
AMG 45.7 cm (18") light-alloy wheels in five-twin-spoke design (791)
front 245/40 R18 on 8.5 J x 18 ET 48
rear 245/40 R18 on 8.5 J x 18 ET 48
Standard -
Optional Engine variants with 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive
not in conj. with Exterior Sports package
AMG 45.7 cm (18") light-alloy wheels in five-twin-spoke design (795)
with mixed-size tyres front 245/40 R18 on 8.5 J x 18 ET 48
rear 265/35 R18 on 9 J x 18 ET 54
Standard -
Optional not in conj. with 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive
and Exterior Sports package
This info only applies to the sedan - the coupe wheels are different.
Here are the details on the 18" 5-spoke E-Class wheels:
45.7-cm (18"), 5-spoke design (Code R32)
with mixed-size tyres front 245/40 R18 on 8.5 J x 18 ET 48
rear 265/35 R18 on 9 J x 18 ET 54
Standard -
Optional all engine versions*
* in conjunction with 4MATIC: 245/40 R18 on
8.5 J x 18 ET 48 all-round (Code R96)
The 6-spoke AMG wheels:
45.7-cm (18") AMG, twin-spoke design (786)
with mixed-size tyres front 245/40 R18 on 8.5 J x 18 ET 48
rear 265/35 R18 on 9 J x 18 ET 54
Standard AMG Sports package
Optional all engine versions*
* in conjunction with 4MATIC: 245/40 R18 on
8.5 J x 18 ET 48 all-round (Code 781)
The 5-spoke AMG wheels (for MY11):
AMG 45.7 cm (18") light-alloy wheels in five-twin-spoke design (791)
front 245/40 R18 on 8.5 J x 18 ET 48
rear 245/40 R18 on 8.5 J x 18 ET 48
Standard -
Optional Engine variants with 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive
not in conj. with Exterior Sports package
AMG 45.7 cm (18") light-alloy wheels in five-twin-spoke design (795)
with mixed-size tyres front 245/40 R18 on 8.5 J x 18 ET 48
rear 265/35 R18 on 9 J x 18 ET 54
Standard -
Optional not in conj. with 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive
and Exterior Sports package
This info only applies to the sedan - the coupe wheels are different.
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I don't want to get off topic here but 5 spoke AMG wheels on an E 350 seems ridiculous to me. It's like wearing sneakers with a suit IMO. I felt the same way when Porsche Cayman owners put 997 twin turbo wheels on their cars. My 2cents.
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As for the wheel details, I like the two-tone look of the real forged AMG 5-twin-spoke 19"s. Those cast 18" 5-twin-spokes arn't as sleek and they don't carry the 2-tone. I think I prefer the 18" 6-twin-spoke.
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They are both a cast wheel. The only forged wheel available (currently) on the E-Class is the 19" twin 5-spoke on the E63.
Here are the details on the 18" 5-spoke E-Class wheels:
45.7-cm (18"), 5-spoke design (Code R32)
with mixed-size tyres front 245/40 R18 on 8.5 J x 18 ET 48
rear 265/35 R18 on 9 J x 18 ET 54
Standard -
Optional all engine versions*
* in conjunction with 4MATIC: 245/40 R18 on
8.5 J x 18 ET 48 all-round (Code R96)
The 6-spoke AMG wheels:
45.7-cm (18") AMG, twin-spoke design (786)
with mixed-size tyres front 245/40 R18 on 8.5 J x 18 ET 48
rear 265/35 R18 on 9 J x 18 ET 54
Standard AMG Sports package
Optional all engine versions*
* in conjunction with 4MATIC: 245/40 R18 on
8.5 J x 18 ET 48 all-round (Code 781)
The 5-spoke AMG wheels (for MY11):
AMG 45.7 cm (18") light-alloy wheels in five-twin-spoke design (791)
front 245/40 R18 on 8.5 J x 18 ET 48
rear 245/40 R18 on 8.5 J x 18 ET 48
Standard -
Optional Engine variants with 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive
not in conj. with Exterior Sports package
AMG 45.7 cm (18") light-alloy wheels in five-twin-spoke design (795)
with mixed-size tyres front 245/40 R18 on 8.5 J x 18 ET 48
rear 265/35 R18 on 9 J x 18 ET 54
Standard -
Optional not in conj. with 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive
and Exterior Sports package
This info only applies to the sedan - the coupe wheels are different.
Here are the details on the 18" 5-spoke E-Class wheels:
45.7-cm (18"), 5-spoke design (Code R32)
with mixed-size tyres front 245/40 R18 on 8.5 J x 18 ET 48
rear 265/35 R18 on 9 J x 18 ET 54
Standard -
Optional all engine versions*
* in conjunction with 4MATIC: 245/40 R18 on
8.5 J x 18 ET 48 all-round (Code R96)
The 6-spoke AMG wheels:
45.7-cm (18") AMG, twin-spoke design (786)
with mixed-size tyres front 245/40 R18 on 8.5 J x 18 ET 48
rear 265/35 R18 on 9 J x 18 ET 54
Standard AMG Sports package
Optional all engine versions*
* in conjunction with 4MATIC: 245/40 R18 on
8.5 J x 18 ET 48 all-round (Code 781)
The 5-spoke AMG wheels (for MY11):
AMG 45.7 cm (18") light-alloy wheels in five-twin-spoke design (791)
front 245/40 R18 on 8.5 J x 18 ET 48
rear 245/40 R18 on 8.5 J x 18 ET 48
Standard -
Optional Engine variants with 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive
not in conj. with Exterior Sports package
AMG 45.7 cm (18") light-alloy wheels in five-twin-spoke design (795)
with mixed-size tyres front 245/40 R18 on 8.5 J x 18 ET 48
rear 265/35 R18 on 9 J x 18 ET 54
Standard -
Optional not in conj. with 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive
and Exterior Sports package
This info only applies to the sedan - the coupe wheels are different.
6 spoke AMG rims
* in conjunction with 4MATIC: 245/40 R18 on
8.5 J x 18 ET 48 all-round (Code 781)
Thanks.
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