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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 08:52 PM
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Does anyone run aftermarket 18"s?
First off, I want to say that the W211 AMG forum is GREAT! I use to mainly lurk around the W203 AMG forum and it is rather slow and boring there, some good info but nothing "pioneering". Recently got a 2004 E55 and have been lurking around here now. People seem to be more generous and helpful, like how a community should be. Definitely a lot more interesting topics and builds here.

Back on topic. The E55 came with Amg replica in 20"s. This is going to be mainly a daily driver for my wife and her parents. The roads here (Los Angeles and San Francisco) aren't the best so the 20"s have to go. I think 18"s will be ideal. Comparing the prices of OEM wheels to LM/CCW/Work replicas, I think I am going to go for the aftermarket wheels.

For such a big car, I am not sure if 18"s are a little small. I don't want to purchase some and have them look really bad. Does anyone have pictures of a E55 on 18"s? I have searched and almost everyone is running 19" or 20". What are you thoughts? Anyone in the area want to trade 20" for OEM wheels?
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Pics of your wheels?

A few people are running Forgestar F14s in 18" fitment
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Originally Posted by 55fanatic
Pics of your wheels?

A few people are running Forgestar F14s in 18" fitment
I do have pictures, but since it's on my Iphone and they're black it's hard to see what there are.

20" and black in this design
http://www.ebay.com/itm/18-AMG-STYLE-STAGGERED-WHEELS-5X112-RIM-FITS-MERCEDES-C230-280-350-1994-2007-/350602050377?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item51a182bb49&vxp=mtr
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18" F14s

Wow, looks great. Do you happen to have the spec? I am thinking 18 8.5 et 35 and 9.5 et 35
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I'm pulling the trigger next week on F14's in 19"... I'm going with 9" front 10" rear.. Also going to run 295 rear and 265 front.. I want more meat to the ground...
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I'm pulling the trigger next week on F14's in 19"... I'm going with 9" front 10" rear.. Also going to run 295 rear and 265 front.. I want more meat to the ground...
Sell me your stock wheels?????
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