Very nice...need to lower just a bit.

 

Very, very nice.

What wheels and in what size? Any issues fitting them?

Finally, is that Black or the metalic Black?

Thanks,

JS

 

Is it true that lowering the car will void the warranty? Even if it was done at a MB dealership?

JS

 

19"
19x8.5, 19x9.5

obsidean black

 

are the rims painted or powder coated?

is the color of the rims black or obsidian black?

 

Lowering the car will void the springs warranty only. But they also have to PROVE that adding the springs is a DIRECT cause of whatever failure that you have in order to void it.

 

damn that is hotzzz

 

OMG THAT'S HOTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!





We want MORE PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

so you are the one with the hottest car on campus!

nice car man.. i go to UCSD too..

i saw your car at regents parking lot a few days ago and it looked really nice!

congrats on your new rims..

see you around

 

What tire size's did you go with?

JS

 

The tread looks like Goodyear F1 GS-D3, I am guessing 235/35/19 and 265/30/19?

 

Harris,

Thanks for your response

Just curious to the size as I'm hearing different things from different people. I figured going to 19x8.5 front and 19x9.5 rear wheels would utilize 235/35/19 and 265/30/19 tires. However, I've also seen the following tire size choices:

235/35/19 front
255/30/19 rear

and for the Brabus MB VI, Brabus seems to say from what I've seen:
"Brabus recommends high-performance tires from Michelin or Pirelli in sizes 225/35 ZR 19 on the front axle and 255/30 ZR 19 in the rear."

Appreciate any input from others.

JS

 

I personally think going to a 19" rim is going to take a toll on the car's interior via the increased vibration/jarring the chassis is going to endure while riding around on 30 series tires. I seriously doubt anyone is going to notice the difference between an 18" & 19" rim size from a performance standpoint (especially for daily driving). I think people WILL notice the increased ride harshness in the cabin. A larger rim will also add more unsprung weight to the car.

I'm going to a Fikse rim (better design/lighter weight than stock), but will stay at 18" to preserve the SLKs handling without forfeiting ride quality. Just my 2 cents.

-Matt

 

Joe: the most popular tire sizes on a 19" wheel are 235/35/19 and 265/30/19. Remember we want to keep the overall diameter of the front and rear as close as possible. Here are the overall diameter of various sizes:

235 = 25.5" Michelin PS2
265 = 25.3" Michelin PS2

225 = 25.5" Pirelli PZero Nero
225 = 25.2" Michelin PS2
255 = 25.0" Pirelli PZero Nero

If we put 235/255, there will be a 0.5" difference, which might cause a slight error on your speedo. On the other hand, if we put 235/265, it will be close enough. However, I've seen a SLK350 with 235/265 Continental ContiSport2 has a rubbing problem in the front (the car has Carlsson 1/16). Rolling the front fenders is, therefore, necessary.

If you dont want to roll the fenders, getting 225/255 should be a better choice. But there are only two tires that make 225/255 those sizing: PZero Nero and Dunlop Sport Maxx. Both tires are not my favorite.

Another alternative is to go custom wheels, e.g. HRE. I am sure HRE can calculate the right offsets for your car so that it can be fitted with 235/265 tires.

YellowR1: I have put 17", 18" and 19" wheels on my C32. The ride difference between 17" and 19" is definitely noticable, but between 18" and 19" is not that bad. But what is acceptable to me might not be acceptable to you. A Mercedes with 19" wheels should feel better than a Bimmer with 19's. The seats on a Mercedes are more comfotable and the suspension is softer. You wont take such a huge toll with 19's.

 

YellowR1: I have put 17", 18" and 19" wheels on my C32. The ride difference between 17" and 19" is definitely noticable, but between 18" and 19" is not that bad. But what is acceptable to me might not be acceptable to you. A Mercedes with 19" wheels should feel better than a Bimmer with 19's. The seats on a Mercedes are more comfotable and the suspension is softer. You wont take such a huge toll with 19's.[/QUOTE]

Hmm, interesting. Thanks for the input on 18" to 19" comparo on your C32 Harris .

I usually drive my RX-7 (it was a spine breaker from the factory & its been lowered w/Springs, 35 series rubber, lightened, thicker anti-sway bars, etc so its rather "stiff" ). However, the SLK is primarily for my wife so I don't wish to have 2 cars with "extremely firm" ride quality. I'm sure 19" rims are plenty tolerable per your input, its just not for our SLK - we already have a tight ride in our RX-7.

See you,
-Matt

 

Car looks beautiful!

 

hot looking car 'kid!!

 

Where can you order the painted reflectors from?

 

nice! but damn, that lip is small on the back.

 

that looks sooooooo gooooood!!!!!