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I just purchased a 2012 E550 (obviously a 4 Matic) and I would to do a few mods. I want to add a set of E63 AMG wheels and can't decide between the 19's or 20's. I don't want to make any other adjustments like springs etc, and I dont want to worry about rubbing. Any advice would be appreciated.
I'm also confused on an appropriate offset, I don't want the wheels to stick out from the fenders. Thinking 35mm will be ok. Anyone want to answer if I can run a staggered set?
Thank you for your advice!
I just purchased a 2012 E550 (obviously a 4 Matic) and I would to do a few mods. I want to add a set of E63 AMG wheels and can't decide between the 19's or 20's. I don't want to make any other adjustments like springs etc, and I dont want to worry about rubbing. Any advice would be appreciated.
I'm also confused on an appropriate offset, I don't want the wheels to stick out from the fenders. Thinking 35mm will be ok. Anyone want to answer if I can run a staggered set?
Thank you for your advice!
If you are doing this for appearance sake and don't mind sacrificing ride then it doesn't really matter.
My issue is I have 18" on my W212 Wagon for summer and recommended 17" for winters. The car rides better on the winters and handles somewhat better as well recognizing I have no exotic tires on the thing.
The 18" can have a minor tendency to tram line which will be worse the shorter the sidewall gets.
This question is very subjective. I would go with what you really want. Being the E is a decent size car, IMO 20's look perfect on the car. 19's will also look good. I am sure which ever size you go it will look better than 18's.
I have 20's on my Lorinser E350 W212. The ride is not bad but there is a differnce when you go to low profile staggered tires. I think I have to lower mines a bit but I dont want to touch any of the suspention while under warranty.
Sorry this is a cell phone pic.
I actually find the 20's to ride just fine. That being said I still have the stock suspension which appears to be fairly forgiving of these pencil thin tires. Gives me the ******* coming into driveways and driving down some streets though!
i was debating about the same thing and decided to go with the 19s just because the tires on the 20s are so low and if the roads arent that good like theyre not where i am you might bend them sooner or later quicker than 19s
Much of this depends on where you are located. In Chicago, NY, Boston or DC you can throw the 19's away after a 10 minute drive downtown. 20's will do fine on glass smooth expressways though.
So, how are the roads in your area and what is your tolerance for financial pain - replacing wheels and tires?
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