SL/R230: 2007 SL 550 R230 Lager Rim Size
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2007 SL 550
2007 SL 550 R230 Lager Rim Size
I have a 2007 SL 550 R230 that has 18” base rims. I would like to go to 19-20” size for a more agresive look. However for the rear Width there is a choice of 10” Width to 10.5 Width. Is there much of a difference? Which one would look better? Do I need to buy new sensors?
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From: New Orleans, La
2007 SL 550
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What ET +30 means the wheel offset is 30mm to the positive. Here's a quick read on it. MB wants like +25 or +28, something along that line for an R230. As long as you stay within a couple of millimeters you should be fine up to 10.5 on the back.
https://www.wheelprospowersports.com/offset-explained/
Frankly, I like 18's on a street driven car. You get more cushion between the road and the rim to protect from pot holes and what not.
https://www.wheelprospowersports.com/offset-explained/
Frankly, I like 18's on a street driven car. You get more cushion between the road and the rim to protect from pot holes and what not.
Last edited by Blazeracer; Mar 3, 2019 at 03:58 PM.
