BagMan

I've had a set of 19" wheels in my cart for a week and I'm afraid to pull the trigger.

How much harsher are 19s compared to stock 18s?

18s look too small on these cars, but I'm over 40 so a smooth ride is important.

Thanks

AKnight55

Go for it, you wont regret it. Your right 18s are too small on these cars. 19s is the perfect size. Just be cautious of potholes when driving and youll be fine.

novae500

Just make sure you don't go w too low profile sidewall or cheap tire brand and you will be ok .

Driftvs

I just put a set of 19's on mine last week. Running 255/35 & 285/30 tyres. Ride is harsher than the 18's as expected but mine is a daily driver and so far I have done around 700kms ( approx 440 miles ) in the last week and in comfort suspension mode the ride is still quite acceptable.

marcmaddox

Daily driver with 19's here. Perfect in my opinion.

acuteperformance

Although the ride get's a little harsher going from 18" to 19" it isn't that bad. Tires are going to be an important factor, the meatier the tires the better it is for your ride quality, if you get low profile tires then the ride difference is going to be big.

What wheels were you looking at purchasing?

E63//AMG

It really does depend on the wheels and tire size. I have 19's with 255/35 on 8.5" rim and 285/30 on 9.5" rim. No complaints only compliments.

more_amg

You will not notice any difference as long as you go with the stock specs tires: 245/35 front and 275/30 rear. It will get harsh with 20 inch wheels, but 19s are perfect fit for our cars! I am 53, by the way! S*&T!

trev0006

I have the CLS55 wheels in 19's and the ride is great.

rocko

I have stock 2pc 19" AMG's on my S55. I'm running PSS 245/40/19 at the front and 275/35/19 at the rear and the ride has been great.

Crissus

The wheels in your sig? What wheels are those?
AMG?

Inspiredbenz

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Indeed 18s are small go for 19s you wont regret it !!! It feels smooth im on 35s all around


Make sure you go no higher than a 35 series side wall ..I had 20s on my ride and my ball joint bolt was scraping touching on my tires 0 clearence

Inspiredbenz

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BagMan

Actually, I need to update my sig. That's my e500 with 18" wheels from OEWheelsllc. 245/40/18 Conti DWS all around. Rides great.

BagMan

Your car looks awesome and your wheels actually inspired me. I want the ST181s.

WHTEVO

+1 Any difference in ride quality from running the larger diameter wheels is hardly noticeable as long as you're running enough tire on them IMO. Good luck.

BenzoBoi

Should be no problem with the right tire set up!

BagMan

I plan to go 245/35/19 & 275-30/19

Manuyc

19 is perfect size for the car. I have 20" and it sucks sometimes

Try Me

285 rear? You must not be lowered.

SG_M3

FWIW, I'm running ST181's with those sizes. The ride is not bad at all. Its certainly a little more harsh compared to the 18's. But the car looks so much better and its still totally acceptable ride quality wise for daily use.

BagMan

What airmatic setting do you normally use?

Comfort and Sport I feel pretty good to me on 18s, but Sport II gets too harsh. Which is fine because that's the way it's designed.

Would it be fair to say that Sport I on 19s is = Sport II on 18s?

(Edit) Also, SHOW ME SOME PICS!

Thanks

SG_M3

I use comfort 90% of the time, other 10% is sport I.

Sport II no matter the wheel size is too harsh.

I wouldn't even say comfort + 19's = sport I on 18's. Its not even that big of a difference. Its not a big change at all.

BagMan

Good. What tires are you using?

SG_M3

Hankook V12 evo. Been decent so far, no complaints on them.