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Slicks and smaller diameter rims for w221 S65
Im wondering if anyone on here has tan a 19 inch rim on the rear on their s65amg with stock brakes? Looking to run slicks and need to know if anyones gone this far or not. Thanks in advance!
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I run 18's and drag radials on my CL65. Same brakes as you S65.
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Do you know what size rim and slicks? (Backspace ect) thank you for your info!
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I'm running 18x9.5" wheels with 285/40-18 Mickey Thompson drag radials.
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