New to MB (lookng for advice/information)
04-02-2008, 10:36 PM
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E55 AMG
New to MB (lookng for advice/information)
I purchased my first MB vehicle about a week ago and I LOVE IT!!!!
I have a 2004 E55 AMG.
As many of you already know, the stock wheels have issues with cracking. One of the stock rims has had a small crack welded closed. Instead of spendng 400 + dollars on one rim, I would like to purchase a whole new set of rims. Ths leads me to ask a few questions.
I would like to stay with 18 inch rims unless there is a solid/vaild reason to got to 19's or 20's.
1. What is the max width rim that will fit on the front and back without having to make any modifications to bodywork? I would also like to know specific offset so i have no rub issues with the car lowered or raised.
2. Will any other modifications have to be done to the car in order to make all systems work?
3. Anything else I might not be aware of that may affect the normal function of the vehicle.
Any and all help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
I have a 2004 E55 AMG.
As many of you already know, the stock wheels have issues with cracking. One of the stock rims has had a small crack welded closed. Instead of spendng 400 + dollars on one rim, I would like to purchase a whole new set of rims. Ths leads me to ask a few questions.
I would like to stay with 18 inch rims unless there is a solid/vaild reason to got to 19's or 20's.
1. What is the max width rim that will fit on the front and back without having to make any modifications to bodywork? I would also like to know specific offset so i have no rub issues with the car lowered or raised.
2. Will any other modifications have to be done to the car in order to make all systems work?
3. Anything else I might not be aware of that may affect the normal function of the vehicle.
Any and all help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
04-02-2008, 10:54 PM
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I purchased my first MB vehicle about a week ago and I LOVE IT!!!!
I have a 2004 E55 AMG.
As many of you already know, the stock wheels have issues with cracking. One of the stock rims has had a small crack welded closed. Instead of spendng 400 + dollars on one rim, I would like to purchase a whole new set of rims. Ths leads me to ask a few questions.
I would like to stay with 18 inch rims unless there is a solid/vaild reason to got to 19's or 20's.
1. What is the max width rim that will fit on the front and back without having to make any modifications to bodywork? I would also like to know specific offset so i have no rub issues with the car lowered or raised.
2. Will any other modifications have to be done to the car in order to make all systems work?
3. Anything else I might not be aware of that may affect the normal function of the vehicle.
Any and all help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
I have a 2004 E55 AMG.
As many of you already know, the stock wheels have issues with cracking. One of the stock rims has had a small crack welded closed. Instead of spendng 400 + dollars on one rim, I would like to purchase a whole new set of rims. Ths leads me to ask a few questions.
I would like to stay with 18 inch rims unless there is a solid/vaild reason to got to 19's or 20's.
1. What is the max width rim that will fit on the front and back without having to make any modifications to bodywork? I would also like to know specific offset so i have no rub issues with the car lowered or raised.
2. Will any other modifications have to be done to the car in order to make all systems work?
3. Anything else I might not be aware of that may affect the normal function of the vehicle.
Any and all help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
04-03-2008, 12:32 AM
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Welcome....
1. Some people go w/ 10.5 rear.... not sure what tire size you need to get... all I know 10 w/ 275 is not my cup of tea.... let alone 10.5. Stockies' are 8.5 ET31 front & 9.5 ET38 rear. SL wheels should be OK.... CL or S class won't work... not 100% about CLS wheels.
2. Not sure what you ask here.... you mean rolling the fenders?
3. Yeah..... police due to speeding.
1. Some people go w/ 10.5 rear.... not sure what tire size you need to get... all I know 10 w/ 275 is not my cup of tea.... let alone 10.5. Stockies' are 8.5 ET31 front & 9.5 ET38 rear. SL wheels should be OK.... CL or S class won't work... not 100% about CLS wheels.
2. Not sure what you ask here.... you mean rolling the fenders?
3. Yeah..... police due to speeding.
