SLK/R171: SLK350 with 18" RIMS
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2005 SL55
SLK350 with 18" RIMS
Hey everybody,
Does anyone have the SLK 350 with 18" rims? I was hoping you guys could answer a few questions for me?
1. Are there any problems?
2. Does it scratch/rub against the car?
3. Did you have to lower the car?
4. How is the ride?
5. Is it staggard?
6. What exact size gets the best fit?
Thanks everybody, I really appriciate it.
Does anyone have the SLK 350 with 18" rims? I was hoping you guys could answer a few questions for me?
1. Are there any problems?
2. Does it scratch/rub against the car?
3. Did you have to lower the car?
4. How is the ride?
5. Is it staggard?
6. What exact size gets the best fit?
Thanks everybody, I really appriciate it.
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Originally Posted by xaveon
Hey everybody,
Does anyone have the SLK 350 with 18" rims? I was hoping you guys could answer a few questions for me?
1. Are there any problems?
2. Does it scratch/rub against the car?
3. Did you have to lower the car?
4. How is the ride?
5. Is it staggard?
6. What exact size gets the best fit?
Thanks everybody, I really appriciate it.
Does anyone have the SLK 350 with 18" rims? I was hoping you guys could answer a few questions for me?
1. Are there any problems?
2. Does it scratch/rub against the car?
3. Did you have to lower the car?
4. How is the ride?
5. Is it staggard?
6. What exact size gets the best fit?
Thanks everybody, I really appriciate it.
As long as you get the right offset, I don't see there will be any scratch and rubbing problem, cuz SLK55 has stock 18". Depending if you have sport suspension or base suspension, I don't see lowering is a must with Sport.
#5, 6
I believe you can use 225/40-18 and 255/35-18 tires
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I'd like to get the Brabus Monoblock VI and the Brabus kit. So I don't think the AMG sports package is worth it.
So you think that I will need to lower the SLK in order for the 18s to look right? I do not have the AMG Sports package? Does anyone have 18s on the SLK350 without the sports package and did not lower the car? If you do, I'd really appriciate it if you could post some pictures!
So you think that I will need to lower the SLK in order for the 18s to look right? I do not have the AMG Sports package? Does anyone have 18s on the SLK350 without the sports package and did not lower the car? If you do, I'd really appriciate it if you could post some pictures!
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You shouldn't have any problems with any 18s. Many have gone with 19s, with 8 1/2" wide front and 9 1/2" rear with no problems. Lowering is a personal issue.
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Originally Posted by xaveon
Does anyone out there have 18s without lowering and without the AMG sport package??? If so please post some pictures!!!
I'll post some pics this evening or in the morning. (2006 SLK 350, no AMG package, 18" AMG five spoke wheels, same as the AMG option, but 18", not lowered).
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Originally Posted by -1-
I'll post some pics this evening or in the morning. (2006 SLK 350, no AMG package, 18" AMG five spoke wheels, same as the AMG option, but 18", not lowered).
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Originally Posted by Ynot
Lower it, you will not regret, looks sooooooo much better with it lowered, since you don't have the AMG kit, it's not going to be that low, ride will remain the same and the fender gap will be gone.
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Originally Posted by Easy-SLK
Yeah, I think the might of Mercedes can design the optimum set up for most people. Lowering is really just a cosmetic preference.
I agree. I'm happy with the look with the 18" wheels. However, 19" wheels and lowered does provide a unique, aggressive look.
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Originally Posted by -1-
I agree. I'm happy with the look with the 18" wheels. However, 19" wheels and lowered does provide a unique, aggressive look.
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Originally Posted by kaze81
How much does the 18" cost you if you dont mind me asking? Did u get it from dealership? They look really niceThanks
The wheels I have are the five spoke R171 AMG wheels from the Tire Rack. Staggered 18", 7 1/2" front with Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires 225x40x18 and 18", 8 1/2" wide rear with 245x35x18. This is the same setup as the SLK55. Total cost to include shipping was $2975. If you can find wheels and tires you like at the Tire Rack, they're fantastic to deal with.
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Originally Posted by xaveon
I'm thinking about 19"s, but I don't know if it's too much. Do any of you guys have 19"s on your SLK55? How is the ride? Hit any potholes?
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if you get the right offset, it should not be too much, the rear tucks in the fender when you hit a pothole, so there should be no damage.
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Originally Posted by xaveon
I'd like to get the Brabus Monoblock VI and the Brabus kit. So I don't think the AMG sports package is worth it.
So you think that I will need to lower the SLK in order for the 18s to look right? I do not have the AMG Sports package? Does anyone have 18s on the SLK350 without the sports package and did not lower the car? If you do, I'd really appriciate it if you could post some pictures!
So you think that I will need to lower the SLK in order for the 18s to look right? I do not have the AMG Sports package? Does anyone have 18s on the SLK350 without the sports package and did not lower the car? If you do, I'd really appriciate it if you could post some pictures!
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