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SLK/R171: Proper size for aftermarket wheels? 18, 19, or 20?

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Old 01-08-2010, 10:41 PM
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Proper size for aftermarket wheels? 18, 19, or 20?

Hey guys i've looked through the gallery, and feel like i'm going a little crazy because i can't find too many pictures of the car with aftermarket wheels.
What i was wondering is from peoples experience, what goes well with the slk? I feel like 18's might be a little small, 19's should be perfect, and 20's might be too big? Can anyone give me some advice, and if you have pictures that would be even better.
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Originally Posted by SLKrazie
Hey guys i've looked through the gallery, and feel like i'm going a little crazy because i can't find too many pictures of the car with aftermarket wheels.
What i was wondering is from peoples experience, what goes well with the slk? I feel like 18's might be a little small, 19's should be perfect, and 20's might be too big? Can anyone give me some advice, and if you have pictures that would be even better.
I agree, 18's are a little too small, 19's look perfect, and 20's are too big.

I just installed 19" Brabus Monoblock S Wheels on my SLK55.
8.5 x 19 Front
9.5 x 19 Rear



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thanks for the quick response, i think i agree, 19's are the way to go. Your car looks great too btw, thanks for the photos
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thanks for the quick response, i think i agree, 19's are the way to go. Your car looks great too btw, thanks for the photos
Thanks bro! Post some pics of your SLK 350 when you get a chance.
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Mine are 19x8.5f and 19x10r, an old pic here but you can find my pics in the slk pic thread page 10 and 11

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thanks for that, did you need to do any modifications to the fender to fit that? What offset is it in the rear if you dont mind me asking? thanks
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thanks for that, did you need to do any modifications to the fender to fit that? What offset is it in the rear if you dont mind me asking? thanks
No modifications at all, I assume offset is in the low 30's but not sure, never did get that info from the manfacturer.

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