19s Stance/Height
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Amazing photo..... oh and your car is ridiculous (major compliment).
There isn't a difference in appearance in going from 18 to 19s in regards to the gap from the tire to the fender.
I've seen cars where the larger size wheel would make that gap appear enormous. Not the case with the E55.
Another question(s), has your ride feel change at all with 19s? Also, what size tires are you running front and back, and what type and size do you recommend for the most comfortable/softest drive?
Thanks again.
There isn't a difference in appearance in going from 18 to 19s in regards to the gap from the tire to the fender.
I've seen cars where the larger size wheel would make that gap appear enormous. Not the case with the E55.
Another question(s), has your ride feel change at all with 19s? Also, what size tires are you running front and back, and what type and size do you recommend for the most comfortable/softest drive?
Thanks again.
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Sport II setting. The wheels were HRE 540R's - Gloss black faces with polished/cleared lips 19x8.5 front and 19x10 rear. Michelin Pilot Sport II's 245/35/19 front and 275/30/19 rear.... Really, really miss those wheels. But I'm a full blown shoe ***** and I'm ok with that.
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It's not bad at all. The ride really only changed when I dropped it. Handling improved dramatically and it's much stiffer, but that's about it. The tire sizes I posted are the correct sizes to keep the rolling diameter closest to stock I believe. So I would recommend sticking with those. You could easily run 285's out back too if you aren't planning of slamming the car as well.
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It's not bad at all. The ride really only changed when I dropped it. Handling improved dramatically and it's much stiffer, but that's about it. The tire sizes I posted are the correct sizes to keep the rolling diameter closest to stock I believe. So I would recommend sticking with those. You could easily run 285's out back too if you aren't planning of slamming the car as well.
If you're really focused on comfort over performance - get a set of Conti Extreme Contact DWS in the sizes that Tal listed - They have AMAZING dry grip for a high performance all season tire and the side walls are softer so you get a more compliant ride...
Tal - I've fought the lowering bug because I didn't want to sacrifice too much comfort but you just said the magic words (IMPROVED HANDLING). Guess my winter "to do" list is getting longer
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It's not bad at all. The ride really only changed when I dropped it. Handling improved dramatically and it's much stiffer, but that's about it. The tire sizes I posted are the correct sizes to keep the rolling diameter closest to stock I believe. So I would recommend sticking with those. You could easily run 285's out back too if you aren't planning of slamming the car as well.
In sport II the tire was just about gone into fender well... No rubbing at all
HRE 840R 245/30/20 - 285/25/20
