I think my "shoes" are too small

Mar 9, 2009 | 02:50 AM

AZIPOD

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From: NorCal

W211,E90,E66,E39,E38,NSX,Z32-TT

I think my "shoes" are too small

Is it just me or do you guys feel that the 18s that came with our cars are just simply too small?

I found an economical +1 alternative, which retains the stock look.
Do you guys think this is close to the stock wheels? I did a side by side comparison and the only really difference I see is the really in the center cap design -- and the nipples, I like the nipples so I dont mind them at all.

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...12SML&i2_Qty=2

Mar 9, 2009 | 03:04 AM

MJ50

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bone stock E55 AMG

not necessarily "small" but could go bigger...

those will work just like now but in 19s...
or u can go with euro 63RS set...

Mar 9, 2009 | 10:35 AM

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From: Houston

2003 W211 E55, 2003 W220 S600

Not bad for 156 a pop.
C

Mar 9, 2009 | 11:16 AM

Mathmik

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Quote:

Originally Posted by shardul

Not bad for 156 a pop.
C

Whats 156 a pop?

Mar 9, 2009 | 11:19 AM

CWW

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SL600

19"s vs. 18"s won't do anything...

If you're looking for performance, then you need WIDER not necessarily just bigger. An 18X10.5"+ or 19X10.5"+ rear would allow you to fit 285's or better, and give you better grip.