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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 12:15 PM
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Is there much difference between 16'' and 17'' rims in terms of comfort/soft ride?

Is there much difference between 16'' and 17'' rims in terms of comfort/soft ride?
My E-class is 350 luxury with 17'' inches. and i want to make it even more softer. will 16'' inch rims make a lot difference?
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 12:17 PM
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16" wheels mosly likely will not fit W212.
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 01:28 PM
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Have the dealer remove the struts in the front and shocks in the rear. This should soften it right up and should be cheaper than replacing the wheels and tires. Without the dampers, it should ride like a 1970's Buick Electra 225.
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 05:43 PM
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Wait a minute, I thought you bought a Sport?
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...f-comfort.html

I think threembs is right, I dont think 16 will fit unless you change your brakes to a smaller size.
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Tjdehya
Wait a minute, I thought you bought a Sport?
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...f-comfort.html
You're right. That's the same poster starting several different threads on the same topic. I never understood how 17" were on a sport in the first place. It just proofs that...well I do not want to get into it.
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You're right. That's the same poster starting several different threads on the same topic. I never understood how 17" were on a sport in the first place. It just proofs that...well I do not want to get into it.
The Sport Bluetecs have 17 inch wheels.
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Originally Posted by ImInPA
The Sport Bluetecs have 17 inch wheels.
Yes that's true. This also proofs that one can't asume anything.
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