Can I run a staggered wheel set up on my 2010 s550 4matic?
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Can I run a staggered wheel set up on my 2010 s550 4matic?
Looking to put s63 wheels on my car, just worried about all wheel drive system damage, since the car cams with non staggered wheel set from the factory. Please help.
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I have asked the same question about my 2008 4matic.
Can you - YES
Is it advised - NO not recommended
Can you - YES
Is it advised - NO not recommended
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The question is, does the diameter have to be the same or is there an acceptable variance on the circumference of the tires. I have heard 3% but also 2% and no %.
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Originally Posted by superpop
The question is, does the diameter have to be the same or is there an acceptable variance on the circumference of the tires. I have heard 3% but also 2% and no %.
The reason to avoid big variances is that the AWD system has speed sensors at each wheel that are watching for a wheel slipping, which the sensor would report as overspeed and the AWD system would compensate for.
When there's a big variation in rolling diameter between front and rear the AWD system sees this as one axle being continuously in an over or under speed state and is continuously compensating. It's built to compensate in short bursts, so when it works constantly it can burn itself out.
On a 221, if you're running 20" and you select the staggered tire sizes for the non 4Matic car you'll be in safe territory.
If you want to play with other sizes, go to www.1010tire.com for their calculator. It'll report variance for you.
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I paid 900 bucks for a set of OEM 19" staggered rims, the 20 spoke flavor. Tires were another 1200 bucks for a set of Michelin's. Don't forget lug bolts and potential spacers.
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Originally Posted by dakare46
I think I need To look for a full set. It will be hard to find one by one
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Mine are reps. so far so good. I ran 2 sets of reps 21" on 2 separate 7 series and had a good experience w both. I got these from oem wheels plus. Ill send you the nmbr if you need it.
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Originally Posted by dakare46
Can not do replica they never look the same
My last set fooled the MB tech, and took zero weights on the balance machine.
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Nothing! My car came with non staggered 19" amgs and I wanted 20" amgs. I hate buying used rims bc theres always an issue, scratched or bent. So a brand new set of factory reps works for me. Plus the rims themseld run in the 800-1k range so its tuff to beat.
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Originally Posted by mercedesbenzs55
what's the allure of aftermarket times? Why not just keep them stock?
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