Wheels: 20's vs. 19's - performance?
03-12-2009 | 08:03 PM
#26
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better handling and braking for me.. when I did the upgrade.
I increase my width and height going to the 19's.
The look is way better.. eventhough my offset is just a bit off. My rears stick out just a hair out.
But most people never understand offsets.. they just say they look good.
I increase my width and height going to the 19's.
The look is way better.. eventhough my offset is just a bit off. My rears stick out just a hair out.
But most people never understand offsets.. they just say they look good.
03-14-2009 | 07:42 AM
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E55 AMG
I have bought the 2 piece amg wheels (like SL65) but with correct et 30/31..
How do these compare to stock in regards to accelaration?
BTW, I need 1 more wheel to complete set if anyone selling,
Front alloy wheel: 19x8.5" ET30
Wheel part number: A2114001202/B66031369
Paul
How do these compare to stock in regards to accelaration?
BTW, I need 1 more wheel to complete set if anyone selling,
Front alloy wheel: 19x8.5" ET30
Wheel part number: A2114001202/B66031369
Paul
08-29-2009 | 03:34 AM
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C218 CLS63TT PP Edition1, W213 E63S
there are 2 sizes for the E55 AMG wheels
one set is wider than the other by 0.5" front and rear.
8 front 9 rear
and the other one ( which mainly wu wull find it for the CLS)
8.5 front 9 rear
all are 18"
ZOD,
what is the tyre size that you are runing on your front wheels which are 8.5" in width !?
you van check this web site for all the info about AMG wheels, size, which car to fit, part number, etc
http://www.alloywheelsdirect.net
one set is wider than the other by 0.5" front and rear.
8 front 9 rear
and the other one ( which mainly wu wull find it for the CLS)
8.5 front 9 rear
all are 18"
ZOD,
what is the tyre size that you are runing on your front wheels which are 8.5" in width !?
you van check this web site for all the info about AMG wheels, size, which car to fit, part number, etc
http://www.alloywheelsdirect.net
Last edited by Ali_E55; 08-29-2009 at 03:40 AM.
08-29-2009 | 11:22 AM
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1969 280S, 1991 300E
i didnt know that the CLS55 had an 18" wheel option. i guess it wasnt available in canada.
mine just came with 19s and there werent any other choices as far as i can remember.
also, the performance package wasnt even available at the time i ordered.
id like to try and see how much faster the car would be on a smaller and lighter rim though
mine just came with 19s and there werent any other choices as far as i can remember.
also, the performance package wasnt even available at the time i ordered.
id like to try and see how much faster the car would be on a smaller and lighter rim though
08-29-2009 | 11:27 AM
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Hey, I was wondering if anyone could give me their thoughts on the following:
Right now, I am running a staggered wheel setup with 19 x 8.5's in the front and 19 x 9.5's in the rear on my 2004 E55. (Tires are 245/35/19 and 275/30/19, respectively.) I am thinking about going with 20's, still keeping the staggered setup (20 x 8.5's in front and 20 x 10's in back; tires will be 245/30/20 and 275/30/20). How will the 20's affect the performance on my Beast? I know that it should handle a little better, right? How about straight line speed though? Will it really slow me down? (FYI - I am currently running with a Kleemann K2 kit, so it's a little faster than stock
) I know many of you have made this change and I want to hear some feedback before I make my decision. Thanks so much!
AMG
Right now, I am running a staggered wheel setup with 19 x 8.5's in the front and 19 x 9.5's in the rear on my 2004 E55. (Tires are 245/35/19 and 275/30/19, respectively.) I am thinking about going with 20's, still keeping the staggered setup (20 x 8.5's in front and 20 x 10's in back; tires will be 245/30/20 and 275/30/20). How will the 20's affect the performance on my Beast? I know that it should handle a little better, right? How about straight line speed though? Will it really slow me down? (FYI - I am currently running with a Kleemann K2 kit, so it's a little faster than stock
) I know many of you have made this change and I want to hear some feedback before I make my decision. Thanks so much! AMGI was hesitant to ride on 25 series rubber with the 20s, but they ride pretty good & you cannot beat the way they look on the car. There is what i would call a minimal performance difference when stepping up to 20s, but i think i'll just get a pulley/tune & be faster than stock on my 20 inch bling.
08-29-2009 | 01:01 PM
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From: el clinico magnifico
E63, S550
If you do decide to go with 20" over 19", you should be running 245/30/20 and 285/25/20 to get the correct diameter. I had 19s first, but sold them after a month to get the same wheel in 20" because they looked too small for my liking.
I was hesitant to ride on 25 series rubber with the 20s, but they ride pretty good & you cannot beat the way they look on the car. There is what i would call a minimal performance difference when stepping up to 20s, but i think i'll just get a pulley/tune & be faster than stock on my 20 inch bling.
I was hesitant to ride on 25 series rubber with the 20s, but they ride pretty good & you cannot beat the way they look on the car. There is what i would call a minimal performance difference when stepping up to 20s, but i think i'll just get a pulley/tune & be faster than stock on my 20 inch bling.
I have the right size tires that didn't increase the overall diameter, hence the argument about the worse gearing is gone.
We compared the weight of the stock rims & tires to the 20s and the stock ones were slightly heavier (the p30 rims are heavier than the standard E63 rims), hence the increased weight problem is non-existent.
Regarding the ride, it really didn't change much to my surprise. Regarding handling, 18s and 19s are better. I don't speed much around turns anymore because I don't want to run into a pothole or expansion joint when the outside wheels are under load.
I think the cost of 20 inch tires and the possibility of bending a rim is outweighed by having the perfectly sized rims to fill up the fender of the W211.
What I would do is have a set of 20s for everyday driving and a stock set of 18s with performance tires for track days.
08-29-2009 | 01:57 PM
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