AJM

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.

Brian_R170

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)?

Nektopoli

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.

NP

lhoang

can u post a pic? i would to see how it came out.

davezaristo

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.

Pr0wler

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?...

AJM

post pictures, i gotta know what to expect... c'mon people, work with me here! lol

davezaristo

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

Pr0wler

Thanks davezaristo!

(Nice ride by the way)

Brian_R170

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?

davezaristo

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