Any Ride difference with 17" VS 18"?
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Mercedes Benz S430
Any Ride difference with 17" VS 18"?
I'm thinking about changing my wheels on my S430 from stock 17" Star wheels to 18" AMG wheels.
I have done this before with mixed results:
I went from 16" to 18" on my 1999 S class and altough it looked great with the AMG wheels, the ride definatley suffered.
I changed out my 15" stock wheels to 17" AMG wheels on my 1995 E class and the ride was actually better.
My 2001 S430 currently has the stock star wheels with 225/55/17 Michelin Energy Plus, which rides very smooth.
What do you think will be the difference, if any if I upgrade to 18" AMG wheels and 245/45/18 tires? anyone else done this?? I prefer a luxury ride to a sporty ride. Thanks for your input.
I have done this before with mixed results:
I went from 16" to 18" on my 1999 S class and altough it looked great with the AMG wheels, the ride definatley suffered.
I changed out my 15" stock wheels to 17" AMG wheels on my 1995 E class and the ride was actually better.
My 2001 S430 currently has the stock star wheels with 225/55/17 Michelin Energy Plus, which rides very smooth.
What do you think will be the difference, if any if I upgrade to 18" AMG wheels and 245/45/18 tires? anyone else done this?? I prefer a luxury ride to a sporty ride. Thanks for your input.
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I'm thinking about changing my wheels on my S430 from stock 17" Star wheels to 18" AMG wheels.
I have done this before with mixed results:
I went from 16" to 18" on my 1999 S class and altough it looked great with the AMG wheels, the ride definatley suffered.
I changed out my 15" stock wheels to 17" AMG wheels on my 1995 E class and the ride was actually better.
My 2001 S430 currently has the stock star wheels with 225/55/17 Michelin Energy Plus, which rides very smooth.
What do you think will be the difference, if any if I upgrade to 18" AMG wheels and 245/45/18 tires? anyone else done this?? I prefer a luxury ride to a sporty ride. Thanks for your input.
I have done this before with mixed results:
I went from 16" to 18" on my 1999 S class and altough it looked great with the AMG wheels, the ride definatley suffered.
I changed out my 15" stock wheels to 17" AMG wheels on my 1995 E class and the ride was actually better.
My 2001 S430 currently has the stock star wheels with 225/55/17 Michelin Energy Plus, which rides very smooth.
What do you think will be the difference, if any if I upgrade to 18" AMG wheels and 245/45/18 tires? anyone else done this?? I prefer a luxury ride to a sporty ride. Thanks for your input.
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From: Horsethief Canyon Ranch, CA
2003 S430 Sport Package
18" Rims
I have an '03 S430 with the AMG Sport Package with 18" rims, 245/45 fronts and 265/40 rears. It's rides very nice. In fact, I just went to 20" and the ride is still nice, although you can feel pavement irregularities a little more.
I'm in CA and have the 18" AMG's for sale. They are equipped with Michelin Pilots. See my classified if interested.
I'm in CA and have the 18" AMG's for sale. They are equipped with Michelin Pilots. See my classified if interested.
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