Havoc

I put my stock 18" AMGs back on and this time they're wrapped in Michelin's.

I like the look, along with the return of stock ride quality. The AMG multi-piece wheels really set the car off and define AMG!

The PS2s are extreamly quiet and have amazing grip! They make for a perfect all around wet/dry performance tire. They look great too!

320 dreamer

have you replaced your rotors? im looking for a used set of front hats

BIGjohnny

Nice

Let me know if you ever decide to sell those wheels

DRBC43AMG

Nice classic look and your choice of tyres is excellent I can concur every bit as I have the same (tyres). The rears do wear out faster than the fronts though (2 sets for 1 set on front)

Havoc

No, I still have the stock rotors on with about 40% left. These P30 option brakes are awesome!

Thanks bro!

No worries, you're first on the list.

Thanks DRBC43AMG!

kostas86

looks nice

Havoc

Thanks kostas86!

Havoc

A few more pics with the stock 18" AMG 2-piece wheels on..

MJ50

looking good!

Matthewop

wow they are so cool! i really love to own one!!






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Havoc

Here are some pics from my trip back home to Louisiana.

AMGY

Looks much better with the AMGs on.

Is the SL more fun to drive or the SLK?

Havoc

Thanks and I agree.

The SLK55 is very fun to drive. The Performance Package makes the suspension and braking very responsive creating a very fun driving experience on city streets. Even though its lighter weight is a plus, its small size makes for an uncomfortable ride.

The SL55 is a luxurious cruiser. Even though it has more power, its heavier weight makes it less responsive than the SLK55. However, the SL55 is a lot more luxurious and comfortable creating an amazing driving experience on long trips.

Glyn M Ruck

Looks sooo! good on AMG wheels. Are those 18" or 19"?

Havoc

Thanks Glyn M Ruck and I agree!

They are 18", 7.5x18 front - 8.5x18" rear.

BenzoBoi

Nice pics! Car looks great!

Havoc

Thanks bro!

Just went around snapping some shots, and doing some burnouts!

Glyn M Ruck

Thanks - so stock ET37 (F) & ET30 (R) - Always loved the old F1 safety car. Wonder what size & offset they were?

Out of interest the Safety Car wheels have less of a spoke curl at the rim - similar to the E Class iteration of the wheel.

Havoc

The SLK55 AMG Safety Car (2004-2005) had 19" AMG wheels and used 235/35/19 front tires and 265/30/19 rear tires. Not sure of the offsets though, but I would imagine the wheels size and offsets are the same as the SLK55 Black Series which also has 19" wheels. Yes, the wheels have less of a spoke curl at the rim which is simular to the 19" AMG P030 wheels on the SL55 and CLS55/63 and earlier S, CL, and SL 65s.

Glyn M Ruck

Thank you for the info. Appreciate the attention to detail. I don't know the SLK well other than mechanically. I have recently been contemplating adding an SLK55 to the garage. Some ultra low mileage cars available on our market with launch of the new SLK. I've just never bought a used Benz before & worry about how AMG's get driven here.

Havoc

You're welcome bro!

I wouldn't worry about purchasing a used AMG. They are built very well and can take abuse. Just search for low mileage with good service history and non-modified and you should have no issues. I purchased my SLK55 used with 30K miles. I had a few things replaced under warranty and now have 70K miles with no issues. I just recently purchased a 2008 CLS63 with 28K miles for less than half of it's original price. I think that's a steal!

I would also suggest looking for the additional P030 Performance Package which is an awesome deal when purchased used. Here is what the P030 Package will give you.

Glyn M Ruck

Thanks once again. I have driven 7 X SLK 55's in the past week between 10 & 20,000 miles on the clock. The highest miler I drove today. All engines were sound & fabulous & performance is more than I could ever wish for. All showed signs of transmission distress with excessive lash & two of them were heading for the classic 722.9 TC, Input shaft bearing & oil pump failure. Horrendous whine. 3 did not have the latest transmission flash & clonked badly when braking fast to a halt on the down change (OK that is easily remedied) All rattled & creaked compared with a dead silent Benz sedan at double the mileage. I then drove a 30,000 mile SLK 350 that I know that has been loved & it was the tightest of all with no issues.

Do all SLK's rattle & creak?

I'm more determined than ever to find an SLK or CLK (Yes - very different cars) That I can live with. Mid life crisis.

Klinh

I personally hated the wheels. There are so many copied on Ebay. The look are so out dated. If everything goes well on the 23th of November, I'll pick up a loaded 2009 Slk55 with "AMG Performance Packages". I will definitely get rid of the wheel and put something on more update look. Here's she is.............


https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...luck-guys.html

Havoc

Yeah, they're not for everyone but I do like how they're exclusive with the Performance Package which is why I'll never part with them.

I also have some 19" Brabus Monoblock S wheels which I put on from time to time. My girl mainly drives this car and she prefers the Brabus wheels.

Glyn M Ruck

Good luck & enjoy!

The performance pack suspension is too bone jarring for me.