Will 22' wheels from a S550 fit my W220?
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Will 22' wheels from a S550 fit my W220?
What do you guys think about these wheels, will they fit? Normally I wouldn't want to see anything bigger than a 20" on these cars but I'm in need of change and want something for good deal
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/pts/1337124518.html
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/pts/1337124518.html
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22 FOOT wheels will be way to big....maybe on a John Deere.
In all seriousness, I think 18-19" is perfect on the W220.... 20" would be the biggest I'd even think of going from a looks and ride perspective.
FYI, I have the 19" stockers on mine and love them.
-Rob
In all seriousness, I think 18-19" is perfect on the W220.... 20" would be the biggest I'd even think of going from a looks and ride perspective.
FYI, I have the 19" stockers on mine and love them.
-Rob
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oh no!!! he is tryn to do something different to his car!!! *sarcasm..
anyways ... yes you can do it but they some bolt on the Control arm need to be shaved.. but they can fit... just get some cool lookin rims thou lol those are nice too ...
22 are gonna be big thou .. personaly im goin with 19's but your goin with a whole different style...
good luck
anyways ... yes you can do it but they some bolt on the Control arm need to be shaved.. but they can fit... just get some cool lookin rims thou lol those are nice too ...
22 are gonna be big thou .. personaly im goin with 19's but your goin with a whole different style...
good luck
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trudawg, i commend you for going against the grain (seems like something every mb forum i'm on seems to hate on) but you do need to keep in mind that proportionally, it's going to look awkward unless your car is really low and kitted. the fsg motoring car (http://dtn.fsgmotoring.com/democar.html) is running 21" work rezax universals, with this crazy aerokit and ride height, and it still looks a bit awkward to me. but good luck; i'm sure you know to use a tire/wheel offset calculator to figure out if those 22's will fit or not.
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please let's not this turn into the infamous s-classless/bling debate. I just asked a simple question on whether wheels that would fit a W221 would fit a W220.
I am not into gaudiness or size. I have 20's on my car now that do look good to me, but like I said I'm looking to change things up a bit. I have some curbage on my wheels and the anodized coating is starting to peel. However I'm looking for some other NON-chrome wheels for a good price. From the pics it seemed as if the wheels WEREN'T chrome and that is why they caught my attention. Many times you can't even tell the difference between 20's and 22's, but I've never had 22's on my W220 so I wouldn't know.
Here's my car w/ the current wheels
I am not into gaudiness or size. I have 20's on my car now that do look good to me, but like I said I'm looking to change things up a bit. I have some curbage on my wheels and the anodized coating is starting to peel. However I'm looking for some other NON-chrome wheels for a good price. From the pics it seemed as if the wheels WEREN'T chrome and that is why they caught my attention. Many times you can't even tell the difference between 20's and 22's, but I've never had 22's on my W220 so I wouldn't know.
Here's my car w/ the current wheels
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trudawg, i commend you for going against the grain (seems like something every mb forum i'm on seems to hate on) but you do need to keep in mind that proportionally, it's going to look awkward unless your car is really low and kitted. the fsg motoring car (http://dtn.fsgmotoring.com/democar.html) is running 21" work rezax universals, with this crazy aerokit and ride height, and it still looks a bit awkward to me. but good luck; i'm sure you know to use a tire/wheel offset calculator to figure out if those 22's will fit or not.
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Here's my problem with what you're doing:
You have 20s which look pretty good.
You want a change, and you want to do it on a budget
Instead of finding nicer rims in a more standard diameter, you want to stuff the biggest wheels you can get on there.
Not only will this result in you having to shave down a control arm bolt, but it will also greatly shorten the life of your suspension components. The larger wheel means more weight, greater reciprocating mass (which essentially slows your car down), worse braking performance, and a smaller tire aspect ratio. This means that your suspension will be feeling greater impacts of the loss in sidewall, and will have to deal with greater forces from the larger and heavier wheel. Therefore, your suspension bushings and struts will wear out more quickly.
You've already discussed that your suspension has been giving you issues, and now you want to put even bigger rims on it for $1500.
What happens when you now need new suspension components? Are you going to spend the $2k to make it right?
Why not just get your rims redone for a few hundred bucks, and prevent additional wear. the fact that 22" rims look like a wagon wheel is excluded.
You have 20s which look pretty good.
You want a change, and you want to do it on a budget
Instead of finding nicer rims in a more standard diameter, you want to stuff the biggest wheels you can get on there.
Not only will this result in you having to shave down a control arm bolt, but it will also greatly shorten the life of your suspension components. The larger wheel means more weight, greater reciprocating mass (which essentially slows your car down), worse braking performance, and a smaller tire aspect ratio. This means that your suspension will be feeling greater impacts of the loss in sidewall, and will have to deal with greater forces from the larger and heavier wheel. Therefore, your suspension bushings and struts will wear out more quickly.
You've already discussed that your suspension has been giving you issues, and now you want to put even bigger rims on it for $1500.
What happens when you now need new suspension components? Are you going to spend the $2k to make it right?
Why not just get your rims redone for a few hundred bucks, and prevent additional wear. the fact that 22" rims look like a wagon wheel is excluded.
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Here's my problem with what you're doing:
You have 20s which look pretty good.
You want a change, and you want to do it on a budget
Instead of finding nicer rims in a more standard diameter, you want to stuff the biggest wheels you can get on there.
Not only will this result in you having to shave down a control arm bolt, but it will also greatly shorten the life of your suspension components. The larger wheel means more weight, greater reciprocating mass (which essentially slows your car down), worse braking performance, and a smaller tire aspect ratio. This means that your suspension will be feeling greater impacts of the loss in sidewall, and will have to deal with greater forces from the larger and heavier wheel. Therefore, your suspension bushings and struts will wear out more quickly.
You've already discussed that your suspension has been giving you issues, and now you want to put even bigger rims on it for $1500.
What happens when you now need new suspension components? Are you going to spend the $2k to make it right?
Why not just get your rims redone for a few hundred bucks, and prevent additional wear. the fact that 22" rims look like a wagon wheel is excluded.
You have 20s which look pretty good.
You want a change, and you want to do it on a budget
Instead of finding nicer rims in a more standard diameter, you want to stuff the biggest wheels you can get on there.
Not only will this result in you having to shave down a control arm bolt, but it will also greatly shorten the life of your suspension components. The larger wheel means more weight, greater reciprocating mass (which essentially slows your car down), worse braking performance, and a smaller tire aspect ratio. This means that your suspension will be feeling greater impacts of the loss in sidewall, and will have to deal with greater forces from the larger and heavier wheel. Therefore, your suspension bushings and struts will wear out more quickly.
You've already discussed that your suspension has been giving you issues, and now you want to put even bigger rims on it for $1500.
What happens when you now need new suspension components? Are you going to spend the $2k to make it right?
Why not just get your rims redone for a few hundred bucks, and prevent additional wear. the fact that 22" rims look like a wagon wheel is excluded.
I really liked the look of those wheels barring of course they're NOT chrome!
Now with regards to my suspension as you all know I just replaced the strut, and all of my ball joints.
Again the cost and look of the wheels is what interested me, not the size
**ETA** My current rims look pretty bad, the curbage and the peeling annodizing look horrible. I'd love to have the same wheels if I could find them in better condition. If not then my goal was to find some 06' stock or AMG wheel
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the brand is work, the model is rezax universal. they're really expensive though -- the price sheet lists something like $1400 for a 19x11.5 (which is really what i wanted to put on my infiniti, which can take crazy sizes like that); they're also a three piece forged wheel, apparently.
this is the site: http://www.work-wheels.co.jp/product...id=1&Item_id=1
you can find the pdf size chart on that page, along with pricing information (in JPY)
this is the site: http://www.work-wheels.co.jp/product...id=1&Item_id=1
you can find the pdf size chart on that page, along with pricing information (in JPY)
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Dont do it, I had 22" rims on my W220 and ever since I ran into a few problems like codes popping up, suspension problems, rubbing on the rear bumper on highway due to self lowering suspension, and brakes wearing down too fast. Also makes the car ride like ****.
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I think you are smart not to do it. No one even mentioned the added weight that potentially those wheel would have. Extra weight on the wheels will put more stress on the whole drivetrain.
Good call....
Good call....
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22's as a daily driver? well check with Butler tire in Atlanta for opinions on that. They have been doing this for a while to a variety of Mercedes cars including the W220.
Keep in mind thier clients are people who own 12 and 13 cars and these vehicles only show up in videos's and car shows.
But' in my own curiosity, I did go to one of their shows and they did have a w220 sitting on some very expensive 22's but it was sitting perfectly, ( keyword sitting ) and fitted properly. It actually looked really good. It was a clients car, but NOT a daily driver.
22's would last you 2 months as a daily driver and it's really not worth the trouble or the hemroids JMO.
BTW. If you dropped your car a bit, you may find yourself falling in love again with the right set of 20's. Stock height just doesn't work with 20's.
Myself, Ive settled for Non Staggered 20 X 8.5 all the way around on a set of michelins. This is my curent new setup and I couldn't be happier. Quiet, smooth, and not changing rear tires every six months. Got tired of that really fast.
I'll keep this set-up till my car goes away which will be soon. If the new owner wants the 9.5 rears I'll gladly give them to him as a free gift.
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if you like your current wheels, please consider getting them refinished. shops here in los angeles want to charge me somewhere in the neighborhood of 150-180/wheel to refinish my 18" wheels, which is much, much cheaper than getting new wheels, even second hand. plus, you can experiment with different finishes on the lips and face (if you're so inclined).
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if you like your current wheels, please consider getting them refinished. shops here in los angeles want to charge me somewhere in the neighborhood of 150-180/wheel to refinish my 18" wheels, which is much, much cheaper than getting new wheels, even second hand. plus, you can experiment with different finishes on the lips and face (if you're so inclined).
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Got 22s & runs smooth!
Really, it depends on your tires more than anything.
I always run on 21s and over for my luxury sedans, as daily drivers.
Especially for S-Class the airmatic is so buttery like & riding on 22s right now (Giovanna wheels are my favorites, they have a great selection check them out, and triple check the fit before buying..) without troubles, no nuts are rubbed against (that just sounds kinky.. LOL haha
), can do turns and no wheel well being touched.. bellow 30mph on speed bumps I don't feel anything weird / no noise of rubber hitting any parts.. watch out for pot holes if you're on the east coast where snow is our cancer...hahaha.. Every spring I wanna assassinate the mayor & local politicians for not spending enough on road repairs.. 
PS: And that's all at regular stock height! Not raised / lowered... using very low pro tires, all seasons.. THO I DON'T RECOMMEND ANYTHING ABOVE 20s for winter......don't do like me.. peep at my signature pix... unless you wanna waste 3000+$ each year or two on new 22s....avoid winter at all cost... hahaha
I always run on 21s and over for my luxury sedans, as daily drivers.
Especially for S-Class the airmatic is so buttery like & riding on 22s right now (Giovanna wheels are my favorites, they have a great selection check them out, and triple check the fit before buying..) without troubles, no nuts are rubbed against (that just sounds kinky.. LOL haha
), can do turns and no wheel well being touched.. bellow 30mph on speed bumps I don't feel anything weird / no noise of rubber hitting any parts.. watch out for pot holes if you're on the east coast where snow is our cancer...hahaha.. Every spring I wanna assassinate the mayor & local politicians for not spending enough on road repairs.. PS: And that's all at regular stock height! Not raised / lowered... using very low pro tires, all seasons.. THO I DON'T RECOMMEND ANYTHING ABOVE 20s for winter......don't do like me.. peep at my signature pix... unless you wanna waste 3000+$ each year or two on new 22s....avoid winter at all cost... hahaha
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As for replying on this post so late, hey, better late than never.. had to share my experience too in case someone's looking for similar setups & concerned about all the potential issues if getting the wrong tires and all...
