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Old Dec 19, 2013 | 04:55 PM
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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
Should I get some 18's for the back? I'm using Carlsson 1/16 Ultra Lights, there 19 inch but only 9.6 kgs which is a little over 20 lbs so I figured in terms of weight these should do fine since these are the lightest rims for our cars
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Old Dec 19, 2013 | 05:01 PM
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Light is good. My daily driver 19's are 20lbs each. The 18's I have are 22-23lbs or so, but 18" DR's are a LOT cheaper...$300 a pair vs $300 a piece...you decide...
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Old Dec 19, 2013 | 05:15 PM
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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
I would have to buy 2 18 inch rims so I'd prob break even with buying 2 18 rims, and 2 DR for them vs 2 19 inch DR
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Old Dec 19, 2013 | 05:26 PM
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I got the SL500 18s on mine with a MTH ET street. 18s are def the way to go even smaller is better. More sidewall = more traction
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I have a full set of 18's for sale...
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Old Dec 19, 2013 | 07:31 PM
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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
The OEM AMG ones for the SL65?
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No...SL65 only came with 19's. Aftermarket 18in wheels...I have a pair for myself and happen to have a full set for sale reasonable...but you can only use the rears..the fronts won't fit over the front calipers...
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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
Hmm tempting, but I would also need to take into account my black series kit in the spring and if they would fit. Whats the width on the rims?
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18x9...ET35..that's all you need for a 275 DR. You can do spacers and longer lug bolts if you care about looks..they are only for the track...
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