Mud Flaps for 2011 E350 Sport?
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Mud Flaps for 2011 E350 Sport?
I have a White 350 Sport and anytime it rains, the rear tires kick up a good amount of dirt on rear trunk. I would like to investigate a pair of good looking (if there is such a thing) mud flaps for the rear tires. I called MB and they said they only have them for the Luxury model NOT the Sport. Any thoughts? Thanks.
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I have a White 350 Sport and anytime it rains, the rear tires kick up a good amount of dirt on rear trunk. I would like to investigate a pair of good looking (if there is such a thing) mud flaps for the rear tires. I called MB and they said they only have them for the Luxury model NOT the Sport. Any thoughts? Thanks.
Hey BP,
Off topic question. What rims are those that you have on your car right now. I just purchased a set and still debating to use them as my winter set or my summer set. Are those from powerwheelspro?? Are they staggard?
Thanks.... Ohh here is the thread of my dilemma...
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...-opinions.html
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Hey BP,
Off topic question. What rims are those that you have on your car right now. I just purchased a set and still debating to use them as my winter set or my summer set. Are those from powerwheelspro?? Are they staggard?
Thanks.... Ohh here is the thread of my dilemma...
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...-opinions.html
Off topic question. What rims are those that you have on your car right now. I just purchased a set and still debating to use them as my winter set or my summer set. Are those from powerwheelspro?? Are they staggard?
Thanks.... Ohh here is the thread of my dilemma...
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...-opinions.html
I am doing the exact same thing you mentioned (getting a set of winter tires and rims) so if you have any pointers, I would appreciate your thoughts. Best, Brian
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I purchased the "wheel package" for the 2011's and the 5 spoke AMG tires you see in the photo are stock. They are not staggard. Both are 18 x 8.5.
I am doing the exact same thing you mentioned (getting a set of winter tires and rims) so if you have any pointers, I would appreciate your thoughts. Best, Brian
I am doing the exact same thing you mentioned (getting a set of winter tires and rims) so if you have any pointers, I would appreciate your thoughts. Best, Brian
If you are looking for a cheaper alternative to a winter set of tires, you can go to Vassili at powerwheelspro. They have great prices of AMG style rims... Mine are 18x8 all the way around. I think I am just going to use them for the winter time.
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I have a White 350 Sport and anytime it rains, the rear tires kick up a good amount of dirt on rear trunk. I would like to investigate a pair of good looking (if there is such a thing) mud flaps for the rear tires. I called MB and they said they only have them for the Luxury model NOT the Sport. Any thoughts? Thanks.
Mud flaps wont help. They will minimize the amount of crap on your rear skirt, that's it. The trunk on any car will always be the dirtiest part. The drag behind the car creates a zone that will keep the trunk constantly sprayed with mist and in turn keeping as the dirtiest part of your car.
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Maybe it's because my car is white and I notice the black dirt back there more (although white does a great job of always looking clean).
But the 212 has SO MUCH strong dirt on the rear area, it's crazy. I wonder if it's because of the superb aerodynamics of the car or something (one of the best of any production car ever)?
But the 212 has SO MUCH strong dirt on the rear area, it's crazy. I wonder if it's because of the superb aerodynamics of the car or something (one of the best of any production car ever)?
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Dirt or brake dust?
Is it dirt or brake dust or a combination? My last car was silver and 90% of what got on the rear was brake dust, even with mud flaps.
My understanding, and experience so far, is that MB brakes throw off a greasy type dust. Takes a little more effort than regular dirt to remove it during washing.
If it is brake dust, doubt mud flaps will really help.
My understanding, and experience so far, is that MB brakes throw off a greasy type dust. Takes a little more effort than regular dirt to remove it during washing.
If it is brake dust, doubt mud flaps will really help.
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Is it dirt or brake dust or a combination? My last car was silver and 90% of what got on the rear was brake dust, even with mud flaps.
My understanding, and experience so far, is that MB brakes throw off a greasy type dust. Takes a little more effort than regular dirt to remove it during washing.
If it is brake dust, doubt mud flaps will really help.
My understanding, and experience so far, is that MB brakes throw off a greasy type dust. Takes a little more effort than regular dirt to remove it during washing.
If it is brake dust, doubt mud flaps will really help.
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We had a killer winter snow fall last year and I live in a very rural / hilly area of Philly, so I am going to need some good grip. Thanks again.
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Maybe it's because my car is white and I notice the black dirt back there more (although white does a great job of always looking clean).
But the 212 has SO MUCH strong dirt on the rear area, it's crazy. I wonder if it's because of the superb aerodynamics of the car or something (one of the best of any production car ever)?
But the 212 has SO MUCH strong dirt on the rear area, it's crazy. I wonder if it's because of the superb aerodynamics of the car or something (one of the best of any production car ever)?
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Yeah, the rear gets caked in dust. Far more than my W211 did. The 211 spread dust more or less evenly, the 212 will have about double or triple the dust as the rest of the car.
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extremely dirty vehicle
I also have the same problem with a lot of spray coming from rear tires and not down and over the trunk, which a rear lip spoiler prevents.
I put a request into Weathertech which make custom parts and I guess if enough people request it, they will design a clip on, no bolt, mud flap for our vehicles.
here is the site for the request
http://www.weathertech.com/service/a...onrequest.aspx
any assistance would be appreciated
Tim
I put a request into Weathertech which make custom parts and I guess if enough people request it, they will design a clip on, no bolt, mud flap for our vehicles.
here is the site for the request
http://www.weathertech.com/service/a...onrequest.aspx
any assistance would be appreciated
Tim
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this is the whole reason I wanted the flaps too.....back when I was in the build stage I was frustrated to learn I couldn't have the flaps because of the sport body.....
there are a couple of little nubs down there.....but as everyone has mentioned, the rear gets filthy as hell, lol..........I can vouch for that one (black car)..........
but I would consider a mod if it was reasonable.......and looked good........
I always thought the flaps would make it look a little beefier......with the nice wide tires and all........but a couple of people I mentioned it to kind of laughed........
well, to each their own.......I think they'd look good and serve a purpose.....
there are a couple of little nubs down there.....but as everyone has mentioned, the rear gets filthy as hell, lol..........I can vouch for that one (black car)..........
but I would consider a mod if it was reasonable.......and looked good........
I always thought the flaps would make it look a little beefier......with the nice wide tires and all........but a couple of people I mentioned it to kind of laughed........
well, to each their own.......I think they'd look good and serve a purpose.....
