SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: SL55 - 18" or 19" wheels
08-23-2006, 07:12 PM
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19 Chrome AMG Double Spoke Rims + Tires
I have a set of Chrome 19" AMG Style IV Double Spoke Rims and Bridgestone Potenza Tires from an 2005 SL55 in NYC. The chrome is excellent without any curb damage and the tires have under 7500 miles. The fronts rims are 19x8.5 with 255/35/R19 and the rear rims are 19x10 with 285/30/R19.
08-25-2006, 11:57 PM
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I would go with 20"s... the ride is not noticeably any stiffer, or differant, but traction and performance are definitely majorly increased.
Just upgraded to these 20"s from 19" AMG Style IV
Just upgraded to these 20"s from 19" AMG Style IV
08-26-2006, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by jeffreyy
If you read the AMG literature or on amg-owners-club.org. And, if you check out the pics of the SL65 AMG, you'll notice that there is only one tire recommended for the AMG 19" Style IVs...the RE050s. Apparently, those tires were tested and approved for the derestriction package.
I believe the issue is the heat generated and the ability of the tire to dissapate/deal with the heat. Realize we're talking a 4800 lb car riding on 30 profile 19" tires!
In the US, this is likely less of an issue. Here is a pic of the SL65 show car.
Jeff
I believe the issue is the heat generated and the ability of the tire to dissapate/deal with the heat. Realize we're talking a 4800 lb car riding on 30 profile 19" tires!
In the US, this is likely less of an issue. Here is a pic of the SL65 show car.
Jeff
08-27-2006, 02:47 AM
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Originally Posted by jeffreyy
If you read the AMG literature or on amg-owners-club.org. And, if you check out the pics of the SL65 AMG, you'll notice that there is only one tire recommended for the AMG 19" Style IVs...the RE050s. Apparently, those tires were tested and approved for the derestriction package.
I believe the issue is the heat generated and the ability of the tire to dissapate/deal with the heat. Realize we're talking a 4800 lb car riding on 30 profile 19" tires!
According to amg-owners-club.org, the 20" tires and wheels never passed AMG certification. If you read posts from Angusdawe who has tried this tire/wheel combo multiple times, you'll find he blew several tires at high speed!
In the US, this is likely less of an issue. Here is a pic of the SL65 show car.
Jeff
I believe the issue is the heat generated and the ability of the tire to dissapate/deal with the heat. Realize we're talking a 4800 lb car riding on 30 profile 19" tires!
According to amg-owners-club.org, the 20" tires and wheels never passed AMG certification. If you read posts from Angusdawe who has tried this tire/wheel combo multiple times, you'll find he blew several tires at high speed!
In the US, this is likely less of an issue. Here is a pic of the SL65 show car.
Jeff
