SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Go easy I'm new
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Hi there,
I am new to the world of Mercedes and I have always had a soft spot for the SL55's so I have finally bit the bullet and decided to get one.
I am off to see this one tomorrow afternoon.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...47ns?logcode=p
but the first thing I will be doing is changing the wheels - I need some advise and help on this - I have seen these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1111235731...84.m1438.l2649
but I need to know:
Are they the correct fitment?
what are the best tyre sizes to get so that the traction control and speedo all work correctly - as well as best size for comfort without any rubbing?
any help and advise will be gratefully received
Thanks in advance
Neil
I am new to the world of Mercedes and I have always had a soft spot for the SL55's so I have finally bit the bullet and decided to get one.
I am off to see this one tomorrow afternoon.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...47ns?logcode=p
but the first thing I will be doing is changing the wheels - I need some advise and help on this - I have seen these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1111235731...84.m1438.l2649
but I need to know:
Are they the correct fitment?
what are the best tyre sizes to get so that the traction control and speedo all work correctly - as well as best size for comfort without any rubbing?
any help and advise will be gratefully received
Thanks in advance
Neil
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06 SL65AMG, 13 Tesla Model S 60kwh, 02 Jaguar S-Type 3.0, 12 S550 4 Matic, 07 E320 Bluetec, 06 LX470
If i remember right 20x9.5 is the max the fronts can take and 20x11 for the backs, seeing that these ar 19x8.5 in the front and 19x9.5 in the back you should be ok
I have 19x8.5 in the front and 19x10 in the back of my SL and no problems here
I have 19x8.5 in the front and 19x10 in the back of my SL and no problems here
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Looks good, but I would go for a newer car with warranty. It's at that age where things go wrong, very expensive things
trust me I have had
SL55, SL63 2009, Sl65 2007 and now a SL63 2013. Keep them until the
warranty runs out
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SL55, SL63 2009, Sl65 2007 and now a SL63 2013. Keep them until the
warranty runs out
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2005 SL55 1984 500sec 1967 250sl
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The offset is wrong - standard SL55 wheels are 19x8.5 front and 19x9.5 rear but the correct offset is 30mm. Can't say for sure, but there's a good chance you'll run into interference/rubbing problems.
The 22 spoke wheels are just not that good looking and they're a pain to clean. Keep looking - you'll find some nicer wheels.
The 22 spoke wheels are just not that good looking and they're a pain to clean. Keep looking - you'll find some nicer wheels.
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2005 SL55 1984 500sec 1967 250sl
As mentione above get something with a warranty. As a rule of thumb I never buy the first year of any model from any manufacturer. With the one exception of extemely limited production (1-500).
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The offset is wrong - standard SL55 wheels are 19x8.5 front and 19x9.5 rear but the correct offset is 30mm. Can't say for sure, but there's a good chance you'll run into interference/rubbing problems.
The 22 spoke wheels are just not that good looking and they're a pain to clean. Keep looking - you'll find some nicer wheels.
The 22 spoke wheels are just not that good looking and they're a pain to clean. Keep looking - you'll find some nicer wheels.
What about tyre sizes too?
So confused!!
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Since you are from the UK..., Jeremy Clarkson bought a first year SL55. On the show it was a running joke about how much time it spent in the shop. He didn't keep it very long.
In general avoid all Mercedes made from 2000-2005.
In general avoid all Mercedes made from 2000-2005.
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I bought a 2003 SL55, and aside from the typical ABC issues, its been pretty problem free!!!!
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I have a 2005 SL55 and a 2003 C32 both have never given me any problems. That said they are both very low mileage cars. The SL55 now has 6000 and the C32 just hit 20000.
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If you want to play it safe, you should get a full plat. bumper to bumper warranty, sooner or later something will go wrong with the ABC from my exp with the last 2 SLs I owned. Fixing the ABC is very costly, aside from that I if you don't mind carrying the keycards for the keyless entry (2003 models only) or the annoying command dial for the 03-04 models, then I'd say your good to go, but I did hear as well to avoid the 2003 since it was the first yr they made the R230s and they were prone to problems