New 20's for the E63
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New 20's for the E63
Hi, new to the forum and just picked up an E63 a few weeks ago. I thought I'd share some pics of the new Marion Forged 3pc wheels that I just put on my Designo Grey E63. I wanted something "similar" to the stock wheel and didn't want to go all black, so thought this would be a unique look. The wheels are 20x8.5 and 20x10 with 245/30/20 in the front and 285/25/20 in the rear. No problems at all with clearance.
I'm heading over to GMG this week to have Vadim do the Powerchip flash, and we will baseline it first on the dyno so I have some before and after comparisons. The only bummer with the 20's is the effect they have on performance, as the car is noticeably slower. Let's see if the flash will cure this issue, if not, I may swap them out for some lightweight forged 19's.
Scott
I'm heading over to GMG this week to have Vadim do the Powerchip flash, and we will baseline it first on the dyno so I have some before and after comparisons. The only bummer with the 20's is the effect they have on performance, as the car is noticeably slower. Let's see if the flash will cure this issue, if not, I may swap them out for some lightweight forged 19's.
Scott
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i did just that i swaped out IMO some very nice heavy 20"wheels for some light HRE comps in 19" i am now ordering 20s again cuzz i dont like the 19s. i dont even drive the car that much anymore cuzz of it.
i now have some almost brand new HRE C20s for sale at a good deal if you decide to go 19s
i now have some almost brand new HRE C20s for sale at a good deal if you decide to go 19s
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i did just that i swaped out IMO some very nice heavy 20"wheels for some light HRE comps in 19" i am now ordering 20s again cuzz i dont like the 19s. i dont even drive the car that much anymore cuzz of it.
i now have some almost brand new HRE C20s for sale at a good deal if you decide to go 19s
i now have some almost brand new HRE C20s for sale at a good deal if you decide to go 19s
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2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG S
Hi, new to the forum and just picked up an E63 a few weeks ago. I thought I'd share some pics of the new Marion Forged 3pc wheels that I just put on my Designo Grey E63. I wanted something "similar" to the stock wheel and didn't want to go all black, so thought this would be a unique look. The wheels are 20x8.5 and 20x10 with 245/30/20 in the front and 285/25/20 in the rear. No problems at all with clearance.
I'm heading over to GMG this week to have Vadim do the Powerchip flash, and we will baseline it first on the dyno so I have some before and after comparisons. The only bummer with the 20's is the effect they have on performance, as the car is noticeably slower. Let's see if the flash will cure this issue, if not, I may swap them out for some lightweight forged 19's.
Scott
I'm heading over to GMG this week to have Vadim do the Powerchip flash, and we will baseline it first on the dyno so I have some before and after comparisons. The only bummer with the 20's is the effect they have on performance, as the car is noticeably slower. Let's see if the flash will cure this issue, if not, I may swap them out for some lightweight forged 19's.
Scott
. I have 19's on my car now and plan on getting 20's. Where do yo feel the decrease in power, on take off or on a roll? If your wheels are forged I would think they would be lighter then the stock ones. Does the increase in diameter really decrease speed? If so I'm going to stick with 19's.
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You really feel the car is slower with 20's. I have 19's on my car now and plan on getting 20's. Where do yo feel the decrease in power, on take off or on a roll? If your wheels are forged I would think they would be lighter then the stock ones. Does the increase in diameter really decrease speed? If so I'm going to stick with 19's.
. I have 19's on my car now and plan on getting 20's. Where do yo feel the decrease in power, on take off or on a roll? If your wheels are forged I would think they would be lighter then the stock ones. Does the increase in diameter really decrease speed? If so I'm going to stick with 19's.Stock with tires: Front/52lbs Rear/53lbs
20" Marion with tires: Front/56lbs Rear/59lbs
The added weight, plus the larger rolling circumference definitely is noticeable, especially on acceleration from a stop. Acceleration from a roll of at least 20mph is not so bad.
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I weighed them and here are the results:
Stock with tires: Front/52lbs Rear/53lbs
20" Marion with tires: Front/56lbs Rear/59lbs
The added weight, plus the larger rolling circumference definitely is noticeable, especially on acceleration from a stop. Acceleration from a roll of at least 20mph is not so bad.
Stock with tires: Front/52lbs Rear/53lbs
20" Marion with tires: Front/56lbs Rear/59lbs
The added weight, plus the larger rolling circumference definitely is noticeable, especially on acceleration from a stop. Acceleration from a roll of at least 20mph is not so bad.
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2024 G63, 2021 X7M50i
Hi, new to the forum and just picked up an E63 a few weeks ago. I thought I'd share some pics of the new Marion Forged 3pc wheels that I just put on my Designo Grey E63. I wanted something "similar" to the stock wheel and didn't want to go all black, so thought this would be a unique look. The wheels are 20x8.5 and 20x10 with 245/30/20 in the front and 285/25/20 in the rear. No problems at all with clearance.
I'm heading over to GMG this week to have Vadim do the Powerchip flash, and we will baseline it first on the dyno so I have some before and after comparisons. The only bummer with the 20's is the effect they have on performance, as the car is noticeably slower. Let's see if the flash will cure this issue, if not, I may swap them out for some lightweight forged 19's.
Scott
I'm heading over to GMG this week to have Vadim do the Powerchip flash, and we will baseline it first on the dyno so I have some before and after comparisons. The only bummer with the 20's is the effect they have on performance, as the car is noticeably slower. Let's see if the flash will cure this issue, if not, I may swap them out for some lightweight forged 19's.
Scott
Kewl wheels! I too considered these.
Do you have any wheel rubbing issues? I have the same tire sizes in Falkens and my rear tires rub when I hang turns. Do you know what offset you have?
Oh and are you lowered? As I have a renntech elm set on 3/6.
Thanks!
