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Good evening! New into the Mercedes arena! My first purchase was a 2008 SL550 with 39K miles on it about 6 months ago. Loved it so much I just bought a 2014 E350 4MATIC. I'm looking to lower it on 19's because I don't want to worry about rubbing and all that comes with it. Can some of you more knowledgeable folks share some pics of what you have done with this same setup. Your help is greatly appreciated!
Lowering an E350? You must live where there's no curbs or speed bumps.. I just sold my '13 because (and this was one of the main reasons) it was too low. Stock height doesn't give much room for... well... much. I also got sick of being scared of curb stops in parking lots.
Loved the car, hated the clearance.
That said (and I know it completely wasn't what you asked for), you do you.
2016 E350 4Matic wagon, 2019 Ford Expedition, 2019 Chevy Bolt EV
the 'sport' model E's are already lowered a fair bit and riding on stiffer suspension. on the facelifted 2014-2016 E350s, these are the ones with the big Mercedes logo in the grill, and the exposed exhaust tips in the back, they are generally sitting on 245/40R18 wheels.
the 'luxury' model Es with the traditional 'grid' Mercedes grill and hood ornament, are riding on the 'comfort' suspension at normal ride heights, and usually have 245/45R17 wheels, like the wagon in my signature.
I shopped long and hard to find a 'luxury' 2016 as I found the 'sport' ride was far harsher on rough country roads, concrete slab freeways, etc. and yeah, curbs and potholes and driveway lips, oh my.
Good evening! New into the Mercedes arena! My first purchase was a 2008 SL550 with 39K miles on it about 6 months ago. Loved it so much I just bought a 2014 E350 4MATIC. I'm looking to lower it on 19's because I don't want to worry about rubbing and all that comes with it. Can some of you more knowledgeable folks share some pics of what you have done with this same setup. Your help is greatly appreciated!
MATH: 265/35R18 = (265*35 / 2540*2) + 18 = 25.3in diameter
25.3in = (265*(x) / 2540*2) + 19 = 30
So 265/30R19 is equivalent.
245/40R18 comes out to around 245/34.5R19, so 245/35R19 (is .1 inch taller)
MATH: 265/35R18 = (265*35 / 2540*2) + 18 = 25.3in diameter
25.3in = (265*(x) / 2540*2) + 19 = 30
So 265/30R19 is equivalent.
245/40R18 comes out to around 245/34.5R19, so 245/35R19 (is .1 inch taller)
I don't have any rubbing
Did you use the H&R springs that are like 1.4" or just the 1" ? My car is a 4MATIC, will that make a difference?
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