W212 E-350 Sport on 20" New Lexani R-Six staggered wheels
03-30-2012, 01:19 AM
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W212 E-350 Sport on 20" New Lexani R-Six staggered wheels
Lexani R-Six Custom Gunmetal Finish, Concave Style.
Front: 20 x 8.5, et42. 255-30-20 Falken 452
Rear: 20 x 10, et50. 285-30-20 Falken 452
Stock Sport Suspension, Rear spring shim removed.
Custom painted grille
Rear Spoiler / Roof Spoiler
Enjoy the pics guys....
Front: 20 x 8.5, et42. 255-30-20 Falken 452
Rear: 20 x 10, et50. 285-30-20 Falken 452
Stock Sport Suspension, Rear spring shim removed.
Custom painted grille
Rear Spoiler / Roof Spoiler
Enjoy the pics guys....
03-30-2012, 01:54 AM
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Ahh, was loving it and the great stance/pics until I got a whiff of that front with the cheeseball aftermarket Star grill. Kind of cooled off the mood.
DIg the setup though in a different context kind of way, and as much as I usually don't like anything but proper 5-Spokes on an M-B, those work I think, though I'm not a fan of them from up close. Gives the car a lighter and more athletic vibe rather than the more substantial and luxury vibe of some other wheels. I still think 20's are in inch too disproportionately big on the W212, personally.
DIg the setup though in a different context kind of way, and as much as I usually don't like anything but proper 5-Spokes on an M-B, those work I think, though I'm not a fan of them from up close. Gives the car a lighter and more athletic vibe rather than the more substantial and luxury vibe of some other wheels. I still think 20's are in inch too disproportionately big on the W212, personally.
03-30-2012, 07:13 AM
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Not crazy about the grille but i give you credit for being different! Wheels are nice.. get rid of those orange side markers tho. 20's are perfect for our cars.
03-30-2012, 07:42 AM
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looks awesome, love the grill too..........
thanx for the pix main!
thanx for the pix main!
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03-30-2012, 10:45 AM
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This is a little tricky.. when zoomed in on the front wheel I want to say its not lowered, but the rear looks lower than stock. stock setup? Or new springs that aren't broken in yet?
03-30-2012, 11:33 AM
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Well... a. he removed rear shim and b. rear tires' sidewalls are .4" higher each than front, so rear looks (and somewhat is) lower the front due to both above.
EDIT: After zooming in, now I am confused. As per OP, car is not lowered. However, my stock car has a lot more gap upfront when fitted with 255/35-19 (same diameter as 255/30-20) and still more gap than OP's front when fitted with 235/35-20 (that's 1/4" higher per sidewall than 255/30-20). So either OP's car is lowered or not all cars with sport suspensions are alike (I highly doubt the later). I know that 4matics are a bit higher and it was reported that 2012(I know it does not apply here) cars are a bit higher too. But my car is RWD and OP's must be (judging by tire sizes chosen) as well.
EDIT: After zooming in, now I am confused. As per OP, car is not lowered. However, my stock car has a lot more gap upfront when fitted with 255/35-19 (same diameter as 255/30-20) and still more gap than OP's front when fitted with 235/35-20 (that's 1/4" higher per sidewall than 255/30-20). So either OP's car is lowered or not all cars with sport suspensions are alike (I highly doubt the later). I know that 4matics are a bit higher and it was reported that 2012(I know it does not apply here) cars are a bit higher too. But my car is RWD and OP's must be (judging by tire sizes chosen) as well.
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03-30-2012, 02:36 PM
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The car is not lowered. Stock suspension on Sport package is definitely lower. The rear had quite a bit of rack though, removing spring shims took care of that problem. Thanks
03-30-2012, 11:55 PM
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Bravo for not running black wheels. Your wheels look great. With the Gunmetal you can actually make out an appreciate the style of the wheels. I know all you black wheel lovers will disagree but I find that the style and design of the wheel is lost when the wheels are black. Instead of seeing those beautiful wheels you guy's spend $$$ for. You see four black holes. I even like the black wheels if the have some silver highlighting so you can see the detail. Just my opinion and I don't ever expect to be cool.
03-31-2012, 04:09 AM
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Maybe lower your car a little more
03-31-2012, 02:27 PM
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Bravo for not running black wheels. Your wheels look great. With the Gunmetal you can actually make out an appreciate the style of the wheels. I know all you black wheel lovers will disagree but I find that the style and design of the wheel is lost when the wheels are black. Instead of seeing those beautiful wheels you guy's spend $$$ for. You see four black holes. I even like the black wheels if the have some silver highlighting so you can see the detail. Just my opinion and I don't ever expect to be cool.
03-31-2012, 05:55 PM
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Thanks-
Here are couple more old shots with different wheels.
(20in staggered Lexani CVX-55 Black/Machined with Stainless lip)
Tire set up on this one was 245-30-20 Front & 285-25-20, so the gap is bigger. Current set up with 255-30-20 & 285-30-20 is a lot better, considering ride quality and reduced fender gap. Thanks again!
Here are couple more old shots with different wheels.
(20in staggered Lexani CVX-55 Black/Machined with Stainless lip)
Tire set up on this one was 245-30-20 Front & 285-25-20, so the gap is bigger. Current set up with 255-30-20 & 285-30-20 is a lot better, considering ride quality and reduced fender gap. Thanks again!
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