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SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: non staggered wheel on sl55?

Old Dec 1, 2010 | 02:39 PM
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non staggered wheel on sl55?

Does anyone know if one can put non staggered 19" MRR HR2 wheels on sl55 without compromising ride. I have these and hate to sell them unless they just won't work. https://accounts.craigslist.org/post...88013523&db=lv
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 01:02 AM
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Does anyone know if one can put non staggered 19" MRR HR2 wheels on sl55 without compromising ride. I have these and hate to sell them unless they just won't work. https://accounts.craigslist.org/post...88013523&db=lv
You wind up compromising the ride somewhat by moving from 18" wheels to 19" simply because there's less sidewall. Whether it's enough to make a difference will depend on the driver. Lots of folks run 19s and 20s without complaint.

The fact that the wheels aren't staggered won't affect the ride but would affect handling if the rears are 8.5" rather than 9.5" because of changes in the shape of the contact patch.

Hope that information is helpful.
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Old Dec 3, 2010 | 03:58 PM
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It is - thank you very much
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