W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63

I always thought offsets were different, but I know Marcus Frost did it.....

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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 10:31 AM
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E55 then E63, now back to an E55
I always thought offsets were different, but I know Marcus Frost did it.....

He put his SL65 wheels on E55....

My question is - how well does it work, the other way around ??
Putting E63 wheels on SL55 ?

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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 11:31 AM
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I've never seen it so...FWIW IMO it would not look very good. SL offsets are more aggressive than E63 offsets, that's why it looks great when you put SL wheels on the E.

But, SL wheels don't look aggressive enough on the SL (for my tastes) and putting E wheels on would only make it less aggressive.

Did that make any sense? lol
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 12:19 PM
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+1 very true
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Why not put the SL63 wheels on the SL55 ? That way you get the best of both worlds: the more updated look/rim and no problem with fitment.
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Yes they will work but no, it is not a good setup for the R230. The offset well leave the wheel looking "pushed in" and if you are going to swap wheels I'd recommend going to something wider to put a nice tire out in the back, like a 305/315.

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From: PHX/PIE/OMA ---> Yes, all three
E55 then E63, now back to an E55
Thanks a lot for the replies guys.
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