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Old May 10, 2005 | 04:11 PM
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Old May 15, 2005 | 04:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Rafal
These Ultralights are fantastic! What offset did you use on Front and Rear? I know that you can choose anything you wish from the factory. What tyres and what size FA & RA? Any difference in handling and ride quality?
I wish I had all the answers (offset, etc) but I don't... MBWerks.com in San Diego set them up for me. What I do know is that they're 19x8.5 and 19x10 w/ Michelin PS2 245/35-19 275/30-19. Ride quality isn't really effected. The car does seem to handle a bit better.

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Old May 15, 2005 | 03:20 PM
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05 e55 come march24 05
here's mine!!

Well i finally had some time for a wash and some pic's
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Old May 16, 2005 | 12:40 PM
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Debadging is so stealthy! I like!
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Old May 16, 2005 | 03:01 PM
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Debadging is so stealthy! I like!
I just want the ones that know to know, others i just tell them its a E class.


Thanks for the .. should get some wheels by this week will post more.
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Old May 17, 2005 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by chicagoE55
I just want the ones that know to know, others i just tell them its a E class.


Thanks for the .. should get some wheels by this week will post more.
You are a master of understatement! White E55, no badges... very classy and incognito! You certainly have no self esteem issues - congratulations.
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Old May 18, 2005 | 01:08 PM
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05 e55 come march24 05
wheels

THANKS for all the .

here are my new wheels hope you like!!
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Old May 18, 2005 | 01:13 PM
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Looks nice! It's kind of funny because even though those wheels are 19" your PS 2's making them look like 18"s. lol Nice setup up though! I've got the same wheels!
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Old May 18, 2005 | 01:24 PM
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Beautiful ride, chicagoE55! Are you planning on lowering it?
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Old May 18, 2005 | 01:42 PM
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very nice wheels and very stealth!!! enjoy
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Old May 18, 2005 | 01:49 PM
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Old May 18, 2005 | 01:57 PM
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CHICAGO ARE THOSE HARTGE RIMS? THEY MUST BE ONE OF THE BEST IVE EVER SEEN ON AN E55 W211! CONGRATULATIONS
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Old May 18, 2005 | 02:13 PM
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Excellent height!
Nicely done.
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Old May 19, 2005 | 12:35 AM
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CHICAGO ARE THOSE HARTGE RIMS? THEY MUST BE ONE OF THE BEST IVE EVER SEEN ON AN E55 W211! CONGRATULATIONS
thanks but they are HRE 540R.

i'm not real happy with the tire's but will try some different on the next set.

will not plan on lowering the car just trying to fill it out with different tires.
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Old May 19, 2005 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by chicagoE55
thanks but they are HRE 540R.

i'm not real happy with the tire's but will try some different on the next set.

will not plan on lowering the car just trying to fill it out with different tires.
The rear height looks fine with the 295/30/19 PS2, but the Front is a bit too high IMO. You could do the washers on the front sensors - 4 mm will be enough if you are not doing the rear. Front will drop 1/2" /13mm with 4mm washers.
What width are your tires and what offset? I am also considring the 295/30's.
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Old May 19, 2005 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Rafal
The rear height looks fine with the 295/30/19 PS2, but the Front is a bit too high IMO. You could do the washers on the front sensors - 4 mm will be enough if you are not doing the rear. Front will drop 1/2" /13mm with 4mm washers.
What width are your tires and what offset? I am also considring the 295/30's.
Thanks again, Yes the rears do look ok but they rub when taking highspeed corners. I would love to lower the fronts just dont have the time to spend on them. 295 will fit with a different offset there is so much more room between the brakes and the wheel.

thanks again,
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Old May 19, 2005 | 07:33 PM
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 11:53 PM
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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 03:52 AM
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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 12:45 PM
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I 2nd that!!

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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 12:51 PM
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Probably one of THE best ones out there if not the best looking car/wheel combo!!

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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 01:20 PM
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Thank you folks. You're too kind.

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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 01:47 PM
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those wheels look SICK on your 55er. i think lowering the car and putting tints on the car would make it look even more aggressive.
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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 04:08 PM
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JTC,

Your wish is my command. Here are new photos of my car after Hüber Optik 30% tinting today:
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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 06:19 PM
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now that looks f**king SWEEETTTTT!!!!!!
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