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Old 05-08-2006, 12:23 PM
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I know you guys are really tired of hearing this, but 19's or 20's? I don't want to harsh of a ride and still want the performance. It is a daily driver and occasionally pick up clients in the back seat. I am Absolutely terrified of rubbing. Live in Naples, Fl so I am thinking of making a trek over to Wheel Boutique. I really like the HRE Competition, BBS LM's, and the Avus wheels. Decisions.
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There is no increase in performance with DUBS at all. Since you have clients and do not want to change the ride quality you really should leave it alone. If you really want bigger just because, go 19"s, but stay away from 20's.
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There is no increase in performance with DUBS at all. Since you have clients and do not want to change the ride quality you really should leave it alone. If you really want bigger just because, go 19"s, but stay away from 20's.
Go with 19" and have you looked at Modulare wheels? I just ordered a set of Modulare M3.
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I have looked at those, but I just don't know if I like the styles.
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Go with 20s, look great! and the ride is also very good.
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Do they make BBS LM's in 20 inch for the E? I have seen pictures of 20inch LMs' on a CLS.
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Originally Posted by BIG LUV
I know you guys are really tired of hearing this, but 19's or 20's? I don't want to harsh of a ride and still want the performance. It is a daily driver and occasionally pick up clients in the back seat. I am Absolutely terrified of rubbing. Live in Naples, Fl so I am thinking of making a trek over to Wheel Boutique. I really like the HRE Competition, BBS LM's, and the Avus wheels. Decisions.
I'VE GOT 20'S just get 19's for what you want, you won't regreat it, the 20's have issues(ride,comfort etc)
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I'VE GOT 20'S just get 19's for what you want, you won't regreat it, the 20's have issues(ride,comfort etc)
What wheel did you end up going with?
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19 in HRE
oi think 547R is the best lookin 1
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I am seriously thinking about gettin the Hre C20 or the BBS LM's.
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have you looked at Maya STM yet?

maya stm are the sh*t and look amazaing on the E55.
you look at radenergie or dpe? both have some hot looking wheels.
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This is what they look like at 180mph......
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I swap between 19's and 20's and the ride quality is SIGNIFICANTLY different... If you're going to go w/ one size - then I'd HIGHLY recommend going 19.

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This car looks ridiculous. I think they are 20's. Love the dish,

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/a...2&d=1144626132
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Originally Posted by BIG LUV
This car looks ridiculous. I think they are 20's. Love the dish,

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/a...2&d=1144626132
1 of the cleanest looking sl's ive ever seen, sick
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20in is too big for any E class IMO. Ruins the sporty look of the car and makes it straight up flashy.

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