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2020 S560 Sedan, 2019 SL450, 2019 E450 Luxury Trim Wagon, '24 BMW I7 on order...
In Germany, 18 wheels are an option on the W223s
Yes, thats right folks! In Germany, you can choose any 18 or 19 wheels as no cost options. Of course, the geniuses at MBUSA decided that we peons in the US should not be allowed an 18 option and thats because they know how perfectly smooth, bump and pothole free our inner city streets are here in the New WorldNOT! Im seriously thinking of putting 18s on my new S580. Heres a photo off the Mercedes-Benz.de konfigurator site.
18 inch wheels are intended for the smaller engine models but they are approved by the factory on the S580 too. Option code U29 is not allowed with 18 inch wheels (bigger brakes).
A bit odd that no option for staggered wheels is mentioned for any model. Perhaps not a commercially viable option, there should not be any technical limitation except for the 10 degree rear wheel steering.
I find the ride on the 21s with Michelins super smooth on my S580 on Michigan roads. No issues with flats, bent rims so far. I love it, Wouldnt even bother going below 19s for this big sedan.
Different strokes, understood. IMO those look like skateboard wheels. A car of this stature should be riding on 20's at minimum. But MBUSA should offer them if you wish.
Very happy with my 20" AMG multi spoke bi colour wheels. Good compromise between performance, comfort and aesthetics. Those wheel wells are big and with 4.5 degree rear axle steering they work well. Would have preferred Michelins but the Pirellis are quite tolerable.
Only problem with those 18's is they wont clear the bigger brake calipers and rotors of the S580 unless I am wrong? My RS7 has huge calipers and rotors and the 20s wont clear them so I could only go down to 21s for winter time from my 22 summers and they ride great.
If you really want the 19s, I highly recommend you buy a set from these guys. They are all OEM straight from factory at a much better cost than what we pay here. I got my 20 winter set from them and its perfect for winter time. Their customer service is excellent. Use the chat button and chat with them. Not bad price of $1,700 for a set of 4 plus shipment for total of $2,235. https://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/me.../all/price_asc
If you really want the 19s, I highly recommend you buy a set from these guys. They are all OEM straight from factory at a much better cost than what we pay here. I got my 20 winter set from them and its perfect for winter time. Their customer service is excellent. Use the chat button and chat with them. Not bad price of $1,700 for a set of 4 plus shipment for total of $2,235. https://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/me.../all/price_asc
2020 S560 Sedan, 2019 SL450, 2019 E450 Luxury Trim Wagon, '24 BMW I7 on order...
Originally Posted by Baloo588
If you really want the 19s, I highly recommend you buy a set from these guys. They are all OEM straight from factory at a much better cost than what we pay here. I got my 20 winter set from them and its perfect for winter time. Their customer service is excellent. Use the chat button and chat with them. Not bad price of $1,700 for a set of 4 plus shipment for total of $2,235. https://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/me.../all/price_asc
I think 30 might be a bit low, seeing as how the factory specs something like 42. Maybe 36 or so.
Check the factory specs on the fuel door, they aren't 42. 35 on my W222. In different markets the specs are lower, in China they are 29. In the US they raise pressure specs for fuel economy.
I have run 30 on my 560 for 20k miles and I have no premature wear. There is a huge ride difference between 30 and 35, even 32 and 35.