SL/R230: Few pix of my SL600 with new wheels
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07 ML63 Silver Dead at 85k, 14 RS5, 05 SL600
larger circumference tires
The circumference of your wheels is way more than stock (8%). How much did it affect your handling, acceleration and speedometer? Did it affect the traction control at all? Stock tires are 285/30 R19 at the rear. 285/35 R20 are 8% larger circumference. Is it a typo? The rears look more like 30's. Even 285/30 R20 causes a 4% change but the effect should be minimal. Regardless I like your wheels. The crome lip and the polished center is great! I myself don't like the look of 20's with too low a profile plus they are prone to potholes.
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The circumference of your wheels is way more than stock (8%). How much did it affect your handling, acceleration and speedometer? Did it affect the traction control at all? Stock tires are 285/30 R19 at the rear. 285/35 R20 are 8% larger circumference. Is it a typo? The rears look more like 30's. Even 285/30 R20 causes a 4% change but the effect should be minimal. Regardless I like your wheels. The crome lip and the polished center is great! I myself don't like the look of 20's with too low a profile plus they are prone to potholes.
Opps! your right, the rear is 285x30x20. These sizes are used alot around Houston and give a better ride and more rim protection.
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Easily these are the best looking 1 piece wheels around..
ALso for all those worried about ride on lowered stance and rims, there is a little more harshness thats a given ( no way it will keep the 18" and stock ride), but the look of the car is substantially improved..you can always ride on the higher setting.
ALso for all those worried about ride on lowered stance and rims, there is a little more harshness thats a given ( no way it will keep the 18" and stock ride), but the look of the car is substantially improved..you can always ride on the higher setting.
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Thanks, it doesn't take much. About 5mm longer in front and 4mm shorter in back. Every full turn on the link = 1 mm of link lenght and 1/4" of actual car lowering.
