Mercedes OEM chrome AMG 18 wheels for S430.
Thread Starter
Almost a Member!
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
Mercedes OEM chrome AMG 18 wheels for S430.
Currently I have 16" SPLIT SPOKE CHROME WHEELS on my Mercedes S430, 2000. I was wondering what changes I should expect if I upgrade my wheel to 18” AMG OEM – part number A2204013702, 9J X 18EH2, ET 44. I have a guy who wants to sell those wheels with the 50% used Bridgestone Potenza. He wants $900.00 for them; I think it is a good deal.
Will I loose the gas mileage? Power? Any other changes?
Thanks.
Will I loose the gas mileage? Power? Any other changes?
Thanks.
Last edited by cala833; Nov 13, 2006 at 10:12 AM.
Super Member
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 790
Likes: 17
From: West Palm Beach
2004 S500
Your handling will improve quite a bit with a similar deterioration in your ride quality. Not a bad trade off with air-matic...but stay away from rough roads especially those with deep pot holes.
Thread Starter
Almost a Member!
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
I don't know what to do at this point. My current 16" chrome wheels has a brand new Michelin tires but if I go with the AMG 18" I need to buy new tires which will be around $1100.00-$1300.00. Same time I don’t want to loose the ride quality, I like it now.
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 361
Likes: 1
From: Rancho Mirage
2011 E63, 2018 AMG GT Convertible
I upgraded my E to the 18" AMG Splits (chromed) and I love the look, love the ride, love the handling. Hate the pothole that Mission Viejo didn't fill for four months that put a slight dent in both left side rims. Only feel it over 80 mpg, but it still irks me. Otherwise, they're great. 
