S63 with BBS LM
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F10 M5, 08 S63 Majestic Black Metallic, 09 CLK63, silver
S63 with BBS LM
I just put these BBS LM wheels on, 8.5x20, 9.5x20, because their step lips, do they look a bit small or not? but I can feel improved handling since they are lighter than stock wheels.
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I won't put them on a S550 for sure, but I can feel improved handling from the BBS vs. heavier stock wheels, this is an AMG, not normal Benz
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I like the wheels, but they might be too sporty looking for a luxury sedan. These wheels look really out of place unless they are on a real sports car. Even though its an AMG, I still see it as a luxury GT-type car and definitely not a "sports car". IMO, you can achieve the same effect of reduced unsprung weight with HRE's or Iforged while still maintaining that look of a luxurious sedan.
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I thought about HRE and Iforged..., but most HRE are not fully forged, and Iforged are a little heavier, I had a set of LM on my 06 750Li, looked great with improved handling.
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I think they look great. I used to love huge-looking, chromed out massive sized rims, but I've come to realize that they really don't look that good especially when you consider the weight. HRE looks awesome, but LMs are the bomb. I think they look great, especially with the blue. Also, that increase in handling is a nice bonus!
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Thanks to all, thanks for looking.
For after market wheels, I think about weight and handling first, S63 20" stock wheels are too heavy, 33/34 lbs, my M6 stock wheels are forged 19", 26/27 lbs, so I decide to keep them on.
For after market wheels, I think about weight and handling first, S63 20" stock wheels are too heavy, 33/34 lbs, my M6 stock wheels are forged 19", 26/27 lbs, so I decide to keep them on.
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The W221 really needs a 21" fitment if running a standard 3 piece wheel with rivets. 22" fitment if running BBS LM's. The LM's always look one size smaller due to the design of the face. Keep the BBS caps, IMO the MB cap doesn't quite match.
