1998 ML320 Project
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1998 ML320 Project
This is my 1998 ML320
So far I have removed the running boards and the rear tire carrier and I've bought some 17' AMG Replica wheels for winter. This spring I am hoping to find a decent set of 2008 ML63 AMG 20' wheels for the summer.
This is what it looked like when I first purchased the truck:
Removed tire carrier:
Painted and filled holes left from tire carrier:
This is what it looks like right now in winter mode:
Future plans are:
ML55 hood
20' ML63 AMG wheels
Lowered with H&R springs and torsion bar
Enjoy
So far I have removed the running boards and the rear tire carrier and I've bought some 17' AMG Replica wheels for winter. This spring I am hoping to find a decent set of 2008 ML63 AMG 20' wheels for the summer.
This is what it looked like when I first purchased the truck:
Removed tire carrier:
Painted and filled holes left from tire carrier:
This is what it looks like right now in winter mode:
Future plans are:
ML55 hood
20' ML63 AMG wheels
Lowered with H&R springs and torsion bar
Enjoy
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I am not entirely sure, however the offset looks like it will work with the measurements I have made. When I try a set on I will reply back to let you know whether or not they work.
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I have had the hardest time finding a pair of 08 ML63 AMG wheels for the truck so I opted for something else. In my search I came across a cheap set of 22's which I just purchased yesterday.
The plan for the wheels is to plasti-dip the centers gloss black or gunmetal grey leaving the lip chrome. One of the wheels has some clear coat peeling around the center cap which is why I want to plasti-dip them. They aren't really my style of rim but the price was right and I need summer tires.
What colour should I go with?
They are 22x8.5 with a +25 offset and 305/40/22 tires.
Here are some pictures:
The plan for the wheels is to plasti-dip the centers gloss black or gunmetal grey leaving the lip chrome. One of the wheels has some clear coat peeling around the center cap which is why I want to plasti-dip them. They aren't really my style of rim but the price was right and I need summer tires.
What colour should I go with?
They are 22x8.5 with a +25 offset and 305/40/22 tires.
Here are some pictures:
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Very nice! Thank you for posting the pics. I also love the spare carrier cage and nerf bars, but your truck looks great without them too. My '01 had big wheels on it when I bought it. I have since opted for OEM stock wheels. Keep us posted, looks fantastic!
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Just a note------
The ML's that came with the spare tire carrier also came with heavier rear springs to compensate for the extra weight hanging off the back.
84balze, did you notice a difference in ride height and handling after you removed the tire carrier?
Your 98 ML looks very nice, without the 22's. I'm not a fan of super big rims.
Mike
The ML's that came with the spare tire carrier also came with heavier rear springs to compensate for the extra weight hanging off the back.
84balze, did you notice a difference in ride height and handling after you removed the tire carrier?
Your 98 ML looks very nice, without the 22's. I'm not a fan of super big rims.
Mike
Last edited by Mike's ML; Mar 27, 2013 at 09:29 AM.
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I didnt notice a difference in handling when I removed the rear tire carrier..
On another note, I plasti dipped the wheels last week and finally got some photos of them mounted. I think they look much better than they did.
I bought the gloss wheels kit from dipyourcar.com and the prep kit.
I used Brake Dust Pro to clean the wheels. They wheels came out like new after using this stuff. I highly recommend it.
You just spray the BDP on and let it sit for about 2 minutes and rinse it off:
Like new:
First coat and all masked off:
My ghetto paint set up:
It was a super windy day so it had lots of air circulation.
I washed the truck today and as soon as I finished it started raining... Worst timing.
Enjoy.
On another note, I plasti dipped the wheels last week and finally got some photos of them mounted. I think they look much better than they did.
I bought the gloss wheels kit from dipyourcar.com and the prep kit.
I used Brake Dust Pro to clean the wheels. They wheels came out like new after using this stuff. I highly recommend it.
You just spray the BDP on and let it sit for about 2 minutes and rinse it off:
Like new:
First coat and all masked off:
My ghetto paint set up:
It was a super windy day so it had lots of air circulation.
I washed the truck today and as soon as I finished it started raining... Worst timing.
Enjoy.
