New wheels and tires for my Black E550
10-01-2012, 08:01 PM
#27
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Well, I never got around to lowering it. I am still debating it. My friends shot a video of me driving my car down the street and I think it looks good ride height. Let me know what you guys think.
http://youtu.be/QqQ030NYaxc
http://youtu.be/QqQ030NYaxc
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10-01-2012, 09:02 PM
#28
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It looks wonderful, so does it feel uncomfortable with the large rims and the nitto sport tires than the factory one?
I might go with the 19 E63 rims and a Michelin super sport.
I might go with the 19 E63 rims and a Michelin super sport.
10-01-2012, 11:25 PM
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10-02-2012, 01:07 AM
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I am running 20x9 Front 20x10.5 rear, Nitto Invo 245/30/20 front 295/25/20 Rear With an ELM.
I can slam the rear with no rubbing but the front rubs when slammed.
So you are safe to drop the rear as low as you want but check the front if you go any lower. Looking at your pics I would say that you have about .5 inch to go in the front. But you are running a wider tire in the front and I have a wider front wheel. So ymmv.
Good luck.
I can slam the rear with no rubbing but the front rubs when slammed.
So you are safe to drop the rear as low as you want but check the front if you go any lower. Looking at your pics I would say that you have about .5 inch to go in the front. But you are running a wider tire in the front and I have a wider front wheel. So ymmv.
Good luck.
10-02-2012, 12:06 PM
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I am running 20x9 Front 20x10.5 rear, Nitto Invo 245/30/20 front 295/25/20 Rear With an ELM.
I can slam the rear with no rubbing but the front rubs when slammed.
So you are safe to drop the rear as low as you want but check the front if you go any lower. Looking at your pics I would say that you have about .5 inch to go in the front. But you are running a wider tire in the front and I have a wider front wheel. So ymmv.
Good luck.
I can slam the rear with no rubbing but the front rubs when slammed.
So you are safe to drop the rear as low as you want but check the front if you go any lower. Looking at your pics I would say that you have about .5 inch to go in the front. But you are running a wider tire in the front and I have a wider front wheel. So ymmv.
Good luck.
What are your off-sets on the wheels? Love the stance!
10-02-2012, 12:41 PM
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10-02-2012, 03:56 PM
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Like the HRE's but a little rich for me this time of year. Looking hard at the TSW Nurburgring like DNAPoPo's but in gunmetal. His car looks sick in person. The toughest part of the decision for me is 19's or 20's. 20's look flipping fantastic but my E is a daily driver @ 100 miles per day so comfort comes into play. Funniest part is the 20's are actually cheaper than 19's...go figure. 
10-02-2012, 04:03 PM
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Like the HRE's but a little rich for me this time of year. Looking hard at the TSW Nurburgring like DNAPoPo's but in gunmetal. His car looks sick in person. The toughest part of the decision for me is 19's or 20's. 20's look flipping fantastic but my E is a daily driver @ 100 miles per day so comfort comes into play. Funniest part is the 20's are actually cheaper than 19's...go figure.
I think you'd be better off with 19's with all that driving you know?
TSW's are nice too you know? as long as you're happy!
good luck
10-02-2012, 10:40 PM
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10-08-2012, 12:41 PM
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I think those wheels look great. It makes it look like an S-Class! Five-spokes are a clean design and match the car nicely. They look great in 20"s.
10-08-2012, 12:42 PM
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Like the HRE's but a little rich for me this time of year. Looking hard at the TSW Nurburgring like DNAPoPo's but in gunmetal. His car looks sick in person. The toughest part of the decision for me is 19's or 20's. 20's look flipping fantastic but my E is a daily driver @ 100 miles per day so comfort comes into play. Funniest part is the 20's are actually cheaper than 19's...go figure.
