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Old Feb 17, 2003 | 09:20 PM
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I have a silver 2001 SLK320 and just got some new wheels. Before I put them on I was wondering if anyone can give me a heads up about any problems I might experience.

All four rims are 18x8 with a 35 offset

(F) 225/40/18
(R) 245/40/18

Also, i've attached a pic of the rim, let me know what you think. Thanks.
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Old Feb 17, 2003 | 10:13 PM
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You really should use 245/35R18 or 255/35R18 tires in the rear.

Rims look good. Are they staggered? What are the width(s) and offset(s)?
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Old Feb 18, 2003 | 01:28 AM
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Weight them before you put tires on them, it's always nice to know in case someone ask you, also the sizes you want to use would be 1 inch to tall throwing off you speedo among other things. Also how wide are the fronts and rears.

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Old Mar 18, 2003 | 10:17 PM
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can u post a pic? i would to see how it came out.
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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 12:47 AM
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I put mine on and the problem is i now have a big fat ugly gap on all four and the car needs to be dropped badly...i am running 225/40/18F and 255/35/18R...this is based on tirerack recommendation.
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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 09:22 AM
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Could someone plz post a pic of 18" rims on a non sport package SLK??

Thinking of buying 18" but i dont know if it will look ok, or if have to lower the car too?...
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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 08:05 PM
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post pictures, i gotta know what to expect... c'mon people, work with me here! lol
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The non sports package has the same suspension and thus the ride height, so yes, you will have a big fat gap (of course, this is subjective)

here's my ride
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Thanks davezaristo!

(Nice ride by the way)
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Nice car, davearisto. Do you have a closeup of the wheels? What brand/model are they, and are they true multipiece rims or multipiece-look?
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Thanks for the compliments...my next coming mod is sl style grill which is on the way from germany and a set of springs or coils..

Brian: Those are true 2 pcs carlsson 2/5 rims that i got recently from tirerack..HEre a closeup pic
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