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Hi. I'd like to replace the 18" AMG wheels on my 2014 S212. I came across some W213 wheels (A 213 401 20 00) that look good but not sure of fitment, long term comfort, and suspension concerns. Any thoughts on this particular wheel? Here are the specs:
Model: A 213 401 20 00
Specs: 8J x 19H2 ET43
I believe the stock 18" AMG wheels on my wagon are 8.5J x 18 ET45. I've heard that the rears would fit okay but the fronts might need spacers or different tire size? I'm trying to keep the same tire all around.
For reference, this is the wheel I'm interested in (this is not the exact one, just an example of it). Thanks!
Going from ET 43 to 45 is not going to make noticeable difference, but the truth is that tolerance on modern cars are very small and sometimes the same nominal size tire can have bigger crown and rub somewhere.
The final check has to be done on car.
As for comparing ride comfort, for some time I had 2 identical W210's at the house, when 1 was on 16" wheels, the other on 18".
Switching the cars made very noticeable difference in fishtailing on softer sidewalls, when on good roads low-profile tires don't make big difference in comfort.
That's where airmatic suspension can make day and night difference.
Still when you drive on bad roads, forget about 19" wheels.
Also beware that some new AMG wheels were made in Czech Republic, where alloy do cracks "just by looking on it"
Thanks, all. This is the first time I’ve had a car with low profile tires/wheels and having a cracked wheel at that too. I’ve thought about perhaps replacing it with the 17” wheels that the luxury version came with. Thoughts on this? It seems like this should be pretty plug and play? My goal is to also gain some comfort as I love how it drives on smooth roads.
Those wheels look nice but I prefer OEM W212 AMG FL 18" wheels . 19" AMG wheels are nicer but I think 18" is the better choice in terms of appearance as well as comfort
Front : 245 / 40 /18
Rear : 265 / 35 / 18
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Originally Posted by BenzV12
Those wheels look nice but I prefer OEM W212 AMG FL 18" wheels . 19" AMG wheels are nicer but I think 18" is the better choice in terms of appearance as well as comfort
Front : 245 / 40 /18
Rear : 265 / 35 / 18
As long as it is not a 4matic that didn't come with staggered tires...
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Wheel options for 2014 S212
