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

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Old 02-01-2013 | 07:15 PM
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Got my new shoes today!!

My wheel and tire combo got in today!! Won't be able to mount them until next week, as you know if you have seen my issue regarding my oil. Here are some pictures! Enjoy!






Rims are 18 by 8.5 fronts, and 18 by 10 rears. They are Forgestar F14's in matte black. If you cant see the tire stickers, all four are Hancook Ventus V12 Evos, fronts are 245/40/ZR18, and the rears are 285/35/ZR18.



Another interesting thing is, the wheels came with a lanyard, plate frame, microfiber towel, a bunch of catalogs, a whole booklet on maintaining and cleaning the wheels, and of course the center caps and rings.

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Old 02-01-2013 | 08:36 PM
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nice tires... rims are ok.
why 18?
Old 02-01-2013 | 08:47 PM
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I wouldnt get anything larger than 18s... Tires are cheaper and much better variety of drag radials. Also a beefier tire less chance for a bent wheel.
Old 02-01-2013 | 08:50 PM
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Need pics mounted! Looks good though
Old 02-01-2013 | 08:57 PM
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I wouldnt get anything larger than 18s... Tires are cheaper and much better variety of drag radials. Also a beefier tire less chance for a bent wheel.
I couldn't agree more with you. 18's are for go and 19-20's are for show
Old 02-01-2013 | 10:17 PM
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I couldn't agree more with you. 18's are for go and 19-20's are for show
^this.
Old 02-01-2013 | 11:26 PM
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The wheels are super light right? All though I agree 18s do look a bit small, the tire options alone is one of the best reasons, not to mention weight.

I went with a smaller sidewall, so the wheels look bigger (215/40/18 and 285/30/18) Still enough sidewall too

Those 285/35/18s are going to look very bulky

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Old 02-02-2013 | 12:07 AM
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Nice choice ! love those F14 and you will love the EV12 tires. I have them in my W210 E55 and just perfect. Just post pix when its mounted
Old 02-02-2013 | 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by AKnight55
The wheels are super light right? All though I agree 18s do look a bit small, the tire options alone is one of the best reasons, not to mention weight.

I went with a smaller sidewall, so the wheels look bigger (215/40/18 and 285/30/18) Still enough sidewall too

Those 285/35/18s are going to look very bulky

Andrew, do u still have those General tires ? I still have them and they do look like 295. So far love the grip
Old 02-02-2013 | 01:07 AM
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same size/brand tires on OEM rims - they'll look good

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Originally Posted by PACougar
I couldn't agree more with you. 18's are for go and 19-20's are for show
Old 02-02-2013 | 06:38 AM
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I love the wheels and agree 18 is a good size. AKnight, why stretch the front tire and have a bulging rear tire? I mean, 285 won't stick out or anything but compared to the 215 front it's going to look odd.
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I don't have the most perfect roads here so 18 will do. And should I swap three fronts for 245/35/18s? I rather my front ties don't look awkward
Old 02-02-2013 | 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by 03'55AMG
I don't have the most perfect roads here so 18 will do. And should I swap three fronts for 245/35/18s? I rather my front ties don't look awkward
If you do that the front tires will be 1" smaller in diameter than the rears...too much. 245/35 fronts and 285/30 rear would work fine.
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I will call my tire guy Today and see if he can get those 285/35/18's switched to 285/30/18s.
According to tire tracks, it will be an extra $32, so no biggie. Then they will most likely get them in Monday is not Tuesday. Thanks for the advice!
Old 02-02-2013 | 08:29 AM
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Also, the fronts show no difference. So I will get these changes over to 245/35/18s up front and 285/30/18s. Hopefully these wont be 1" thick sidewalls, but we will see.
Old 02-02-2013 | 09:31 AM
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You need to make sure the height of the front and rear tires are as close as possible. If not you may have issues. Up to a 2% difference is acceptable.
Old 02-02-2013 | 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by 03'55AMG
Also, the fronts show no difference. So I will get these changes over to 245/35/18s up front and 285/30/18s. Hopefully these wont be 1" thick sidewalls, but we will see.
More like 2.5" sidewalls. 245/35 and 285/30 will be fine.
Old 02-02-2013 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by CharlyE500
Andrew, do u still have those General tires ? I still have them and they do look like 295. So far love the grip
Ya man.. I still got them. They are super wide

I even pulled a 1.79 60ft on the track with them, which isnt bad for street tires
Old 02-02-2013 | 01:48 PM
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your current sizes (245/40/18 and 285/35/18) are fine. They're only .55% off in diameter difference.
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I agree that tire sizes he has are great for those wheels.
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Good deal! saves me trouble
Old 02-02-2013 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by desired_speeds
your current sizes (245/40/18 and 285/35/18) are fine. They're only .55% off in diameter difference.
Correct.. Keep what you have OP..
Old 02-02-2013 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by berti_00
nice tires... rims are ok.
why 18?

Why 18"
Old 02-02-2013 | 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Manuyc

Why 18"
Better question is why 19" or 20"?


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