SLK/R171: 18 inch rims without lowering body?
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18 inch rims without lowering body?
Hi all,
I was thinking of going from the stock rims to 18 inch and wanted to ask if I should lower the car when I do. I dont have the lowered suspension but as it is, I need to go so over dips in the road etc. But if the look would be better than what I have now . . .
Thanks for the input
I was thinking of going from the stock rims to 18 inch and wanted to ask if I should lower the car when I do. I dont have the lowered suspension but as it is, I need to go so over dips in the road etc. But if the look would be better than what I have now . . .
Thanks for the input
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Lowering your vehicle is preference, I'm currently running stock 17's on brabus springs, it doesn't bother me, I haven't scratch it yet. Your height will be slightly higher with 18's. When I'm riding on my 19" aftermarket wheels, the lowering springs bring it back to factory height. It definately looks alot better lowered. The ride is exactly the same so, if you don't mind the wheel/fender gap then leave it alone.
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ynot what happened to your 19's?
Actually after I put my 19's on...the wheel gap wasn't *as* hideous as I imagined. About 1" from top of the tire to the fender for front and rear.
Actually after I put my 19's on...the wheel gap wasn't *as* hideous as I imagined. About 1" from top of the tire to the fender for front and rear.
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Originally Posted by slktyperice
ynot what happened to your 19's?
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If you get the correct wheel/tyre combination, the overall diameter of wheel and tyre together does not alter ? No need to lower the suspension at all.
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Originally Posted by 9moon
YO Y!! is the above picture ur 19 inch? and u have lowered it for an inch more??
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Originally Posted by Easy-SLK
If you get the correct wheel/tyre combination, the overall diameter of wheel and tyre together does not alter ? No need to lower the suspension at all.
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