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Sounds strange, the fact that you have 4-matic should make it lower up front due to the heavier front end.
I totally agree with you. I took it to a shop to have it done this time. I usually do it myself but I am not familiar with this car. I used to have a CTS-V and it was very easy to adjust the suspension. Today I will be under the car looking to see what's what. Is there a link/thread/ video of lowering these cars? I have a feeling they didn't loosen all the necessary bolts and it may still just have tension built up.
There is no way tension alone could push it that high, it must be the spring, check with the supplier, I know that H&R provides two different sets, one for vehicles with lighter front axle load, this spring is usually chosen if you want to go a bit lower.
As you said, rear looks good, front need to come down at least an inch.
I have been looking OEM 19” e43 wheels with the black paint and machine finish.
im in So Cal.
If the set are clean and tires under 5k. Ill offer up to $1800
i have been searching for about 6 mos.. not in a hurry but will take the wheels off somebody that is upgrading. Ebay prices are much higher and they dont sell.
Also looking for cls550 multi spoke wheels from 2016 and newer.
My wagon has the night 18 package and i went with 5mm fronts and 12 mm rears on stock rims. The look Improved.
1). Positive. You would think it drives horrible. However, my stock 18 inch runflats felt like i was driving with rocks. Now, the ride is actually softer and more comfortable.
2). Negative. The car obviously handled much better with the stock wheels AFTER lowering. It handled like crap with the stock wheels BEFORE lowering. It still handles good now but i can feel the weight difference vs stock wheels.
Looks great!
Just be careful when turning on uneven roads.
Been driving for about a week or two now with the new wheels and sensors. The car has not picked up the TPMS. Will I have to go to the delaer to get it working?
Also, does this car have an auto lock feature? For instance, my last car would lock and arm itself 20 seconds after turning off the ignition, getting out of the car and closing the door.
Guys i need some advice for a 20" wheel setup on a 2018 E43.
I want to go 9 x 20 and 11 x 20 . for the rear im sure about ET50. But i'm not sure about front offset. My stock wheel is 8 x 20 ET20 . I can run a 15mm spacer in front with no rubbing at all.
This would mean i can go 9 x 20 with ET20. So i'm not sure why everybody advises ET35 in the front. Wouldn't ET35 in the front bring the outside of the wheel almost in the same location as my stock wheel?
Also some tyre advice.
I want to run a 35/30 setup . Would 245/35 and 285/30 be the right match for those wheels?
Guys i need some advice for a 20" wheel setup on a 2018 E43.
I want to go 9 x 20 and 11 x 20 . for the rear im sure about ET50. But i'm not sure about front offset. My stock wheel is 8 x 20 ET20 . I can run a 15mm spacer in front with no rubbing at all.
This would mean i can go 9 x 20 with ET20. So i'm not sure why everybody advises ET35 in the front. Wouldn't ET35 in the front bring the outside of the wheel almost in the same location as my stock wheel?
Also some tyre advice.
I want to run a 35/30 setup . Would 245/35 and 285/30 be the right match for those wheels?
What is your stock wheel size including offset before and after adding your spacers?
Also, your rear wheels will stick out past fenders with anything more than a 285 tire but i guess you already know that since your sure about rear fitment.
Also, your rear wheels will stick out past fenders with anything more than a 285 tire but i guess you already know that since your sure about rear fitment.
Those specifications are for the 'regular' W213. The E43 has 8 x 20 ET20 . Maybe to clear the bigger brakes?
A 9 x 20 ET20 would stick out 12.7mm more then my stock wheel , wich is about where i am now with my 15mm spacers.
I want to order some Ferrada wheels but they advise me to go ET35 in the front wich got me confused .
Those specifications are for the 'regular' W213. The E43 has 8 x 20 ET20 . Maybe to clear the bigger brakes?
A 9 x 20 ET20 would stick out 12.7mm more then my stock wheel , wich is about where i am now with my 15mm spacers.
I want to order some Ferrada wheels but they advise me to go ET35 in the front wich got me confused .
If the E43's breaks are indeed bigger than the regular E300 and there is a pic above of the calipers on my regular E 300, then I would say they are wrong and you are right. If there is no difference in caliper size then I would suspect fitment to be identical to my front end and perfect fitment for our front end would
be et30/25 with a 9 inch wide wheel. Depends on tire size and if you want the wheel to tuck under the fender or be flush with the fender.
Just some food for thought. My stock 18 x 8 et 43 wheels could have used 20mm spacers and still been under the fenders. Making them essentially et 20. In other words, your stock e43 wheels fit on my car just like how they fit on your car at the fender.
Right now, I’m running 21 x 9 et 40 and I’m about to order 10mm or maybe even 15mm spacers to push the front wheels out further and still be under the fenders.
Hi, I´m new to Mercedes and I bought my first one AMG E43 in maj. I did not like the original 19 inch AMG wheels, to common. I found used Breyton Facinate 21 inch from a BMW G31. The wheels are 255/30R21 with 9" et30 rims in front and 295/25R21 with 10,5" et44 at the rear. The front wheels was rubbing a bit on the suspension strut so I have to use 3 mm specer. I think the car looks very good now The ride quality is not much worse than before so Im very pleased.
Hi, I´m new to Mercedes and I bought my first one AMG E43 in maj. I did not like the original 19 inch AMG wheels, to common. I found used Breyton Facinate 21 inch from a BMW G31. The wheels are 255/30R21 with 9" et30 rims in front and 295/25R21 with 10,5" et44 at the rear. The front wheels was rubbing a bit on the suspension strut so I have to use 3 mm specer. I think the car looks very good now The ride quality is not much worse than before so Im very pleased.
nice e43 wagon you got over there. Quick question, you had 10.5 et 44 in the back, that would poke out 24.1mm more on the outer rim. How is that look sitting under the fender? (You got more pics ) Does it do any rubbing when put the air matic amg sport+ suspension mode? I’m planning to put a 9.5x19 offset et 35 to the rear and happens to have a very close poke out number as your, so want to see how yours look
06-07-2018, 07:42 AM
Breyton Facinate
The ride quality is not much worse than before so Im very pleased.
