With standard steel suspension there is a huge gap from .......
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2023 GLC 300 4MATIC
With standard steel suspension there is a huge gap from .......
......the top of the tires to the start of the fenders. Such a large gap. Looks awkward. I realize with air suspension I could lower the body of the car. But having a really bad experience in the past with air suspension I never considered it. This vehicle could easily be lowered 4-6 inches to make it look better.
So, are my only options to go with 21 inch wheels?
So, are my only options to go with 21 inch wheels?
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......the top of the tires to the start of the fenders. Such a large gap. Looks awkward. I realize with air suspension I could lower the body of the car. But having a really bad experience in the past with air suspension I never considered it. This vehicle could easily be lowered 4-6 inches to make it look better.
So, are my only options to go with 21 inch wheels?
So, are my only options to go with 21 inch wheels?
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Last edited by audi40; 07-08-2019 at 06:56 AM.
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Yes, the 20 or 21" rms do fill out the wheel wells better. Personally, I think the AMG line without the black plastic that surrounds the wheel well also makes a huge difference.
We have the standard steel suspension, but went with the 20" twin five-spokes which IMO fill the wheel well and look better than the standard 19's.
Check out this post:
https://mbworld.org/forums/gle-class...ml#post7762254
Check out this post:
https://mbworld.org/forums/gle-class...ml#post7762254
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Yeah on standard wheels the gap is hideous imo. That's why I went with the 21's and added AIRMATIC to be able to further lower if needed, also to control body roll.
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2024 Mercedes GLE 63 S..... 2018 Audi SQ5
......the top of the tires to the start of the fenders. Such a large gap. Looks awkward. I realize with air suspension I could lower the body of the car. But having a really bad experience in the past with air suspension I never considered it. This vehicle could easily be lowered 4-6 inches to make it look better.
So, are my only options to go with 21 inch wheels?
So, are my only options to go with 21 inch wheels?
You appear to be missing the front wheel arch moldings. Also 20 & 21 Mercedes wheels have tires with less section height as the wheel size increases to keep the diameter the same. So going to a 20 or 21 would only gain about an inch total or half of that on top and each side if my info is correct. Wheel molding will get you more for less $ and you could remove rear and have them painted as an option.
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......the top of the tires to the start of the fenders. Such a large gap. Looks awkward. I realize with air suspension I could lower the body of the car. But having a really bad experience in the past with air suspension I never considered it. This vehicle could easily be lowered 4-6 inches to make it look better.
So, are my only options to go with 21 inch wheels?
So, are my only options to go with 21 inch wheels?
https://mbworld.org/forums/gle-class...-question.html