how many guys running 18"s - Page 2

Oct 15, 2010 | 12:03 PM

#26

Mantooth

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From: North Carolina

2004 E55 AMG

Quote:

Originally Posted by dr_brains510

Would 295/35/18 be bad for a 10" width? Or would a 285 be a better fit?

I think a 295 would be fine if you can get it to fit in the fender well. If you're lowered, there's no chance. If you're not, you may have to roll the fenders.

Oct 15, 2010 | 12:10 PM

#27

dr_brains510

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E55

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtecsti

I think a 295 would be fine if you can get it to fit in the fender well. If you're lowered, there's no chance. If you're not, you may have to roll the fenders.

The 295 wouldn't be too tall for the 10"?

Oct 15, 2010 | 08:19 PM

#28

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E55

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Originally Posted by timeToy

Wow, killer fitment on the rear wheel, mind to share you specs ? (width and offset) Any rubbing ? What about the front ?

I also plan to stay on 18" to maximize performance and comfort, I do not need looks upgrade with my sleeper... That being said, I want to stay "proper", aka no Japanese wheels, but old school BBS. Any one has a pics of 18" BBS LM on a W211 E ?

Those are 10" wide with a 275 on them. I measured the offset before mounting them but misplaced my measurements. No rubbing. The fronts are 8.5 with stock 245.
I believe Benzboi is selling a set of BBS LM 19" or 20's. I have not seen anyone with a set in LM's in 18" for the E...do they exist?

Oct 28, 2010 | 02:54 AM

#29

neveo

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From: Park City, Utah

05 e55

i hate my 20's after 3 years of wheel repairs every two months, and twice breaking tires in the last two months i went back to stock today.... it really looks weird but i didnt cringe while driving trying to avoid imperfections in the road... i need to find a set of 19's now. will be putting a set of 4 20" radenergie r10's with 3 nearly new toyo t1r's up for sale...

Oct 28, 2010 | 04:16 AM

#30

e551986

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e55

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Originally Posted by bmontalban

I'm running 19's now, but daily drive here in LA. Ride comfort isnt bad, but having to play the pot holed dodging game is getting tiring. I'd like to see some pics if you got em. Im sure some nice meaty rubber on a 18x10.5 would look sick.

Stock and i like it specially in LA . If i found good price for mercedes s65 rims i will get it and i think its 19 . 20 its little bet more for me , because my hommie got same car with 20" ,when i drive his car i fill little bet different i dont know

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Oct 28, 2010 | 09:35 AM

#31

BenzoDoc

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From: HTX-->ATL -->CHI

2015 E63S 4Matic

Quote:

Originally Posted by chawkins2001

I would love to be able to fit a 315-30-18 tire on the rear of the E55. I think it can be done with some massaging of the fenders and frame work. It would look so sick from behind.

For any guys interested, we have widened tons of wheels using this wheel company over on svtperformance.com

They do excellent work and stock 18's widened to 18X10.5" with a Hoosier 315-30-18 would look insane outback, GOT MEAT

GOT WOOD is more like it!

Wonder how cheaply one could pick up a second set of stockers to do this with...

Oct 28, 2010 | 09:47 AM

#32

Worth the wait

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From: Northern VA

2006 E55

I own both 18's and 19's.

My car looks SO much better with the 3-piece, 19" forged goodness mounted on her. I get a lot of compliments and she really turns heads.

But as soon as I get in and drive I am terribly disapointed in the ride quality and the issues I have had with bent rims. Getting them perfectly balanced to avoid vibrations is tricky as well.

For me it is the stockers for my DD beast!

I think every member here who has run 19's or 20's will admit that you give something up in performance and the larger combo can give you problems.
Your decision should be based on weather or not you can live with the issues.
Good luck!