New Fikse rims/tires for the SLK
05-17-2006, 02:20 AM
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New Fikse rims/tires for the SLK
Got some new rims & tires (265's in the rear = more traction 
). These aren't great pics, but I'll get some better ones maybe this weekend at the local Mercedes meet.
See ya,
-Matt
). These aren't great pics, but I'll get some better ones maybe this weekend at the local Mercedes meet.See ya,
-Matt
05-17-2006, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by fredfromny
Sweet! Which tires did you go for?
Ricky, rims dropped 6.5 lbs/corner = 26 lbs unsprung weight drop (and a little more traction front & rear). I didn't want 19" - too small a sidewall (no rubber bands for tires on this car - I wanted a softer ride than our RX-7).
-Matt
05-17-2006, 08:43 PM
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Finally, eh?
I'm glad you got it all worked out! I'm looking forward to seeing you roast those new tires at the meet. 265 is good, but it's still be no match for 500whp!
Congrats.
I'm glad you got it all worked out! I'm looking forward to seeing you roast those new tires at the meet. 265 is good, but it's still be no match for 500whp!
Congrats.
05-18-2006, 04:10 PM
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2006 SLK55 AMG/// 2006 Porsche CaymanS 2010 135i
Originally Posted by Yellow R1
Thanks. Goodyear F1 GDS3. 235 18" front, 265 18" rear.
Ricky, rims dropped 6.5 lbs/corner = 26 lbs unsprung weight drop (and a little more traction front & rear). I didn't want 19" - too small a sidewall (no rubber bands for tires on this car - I wanted a softer ride than our RX-7).
-Matt
Ricky, rims dropped 6.5 lbs/corner = 26 lbs unsprung weight drop (and a little more traction front & rear). I didn't want 19" - too small a sidewall (no rubber bands for tires on this car - I wanted a softer ride than our RX-7).
-Matt
I've been runnning the GS-D3's on my last 4 cars and i love them, I hope you have the same experience. I find them very well mannered and predictable to the limit. The car looks great!
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05-18-2006, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Marktini
I've been runnning the GS-D3's on my last 4 cars and i love them, I hope you have the same experience. I find them very well mannered and predictable to the limit. The car looks great!
Thanks for the kind words.
Dan, looks like possible rain on Saturday. If its wet, I'll have to see ya another time.
-Matt
05-21-2006, 12:42 AM
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Much better/high quality pics of Dan's (DSB), mine, & Jesse's SLK55s along with a gaggle of other Benzes (including a Renntech SL65 - belonging to Ben Treynor, who also took the pics).
I swear, I think Bens camera cost more than some of our cars - 39 Megepixel - no shiate - serious resolution.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...=1#post1606913
Cheers,
-Matt
I swear, I think Bens camera cost more than some of our cars - 39 Megepixel - no shiate - serious resolution.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...=1#post1606913
Cheers,
-Matt
05-22-2006, 03:32 AM
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Whoaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa..Baby dont hurt me dont hurt me no moreeeee.offfffffffffffffffffffff Knock on wood amazing car, the colour really looks rich with the kleemann exterior mods and the wheels are Gr8
