2014 E63 AMG Winter Wheel & Tire packages
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Joined: Oct 2014
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From: Near Worcester MA
2016 E63 AMG S, 2018 C300 cabrio
Got a package from Tirerack:
Pirelli Sottozeros and these wheels in 19x8.5 and 19x9.5
http://advantiwheel.com/current-wheels/bo-bello/
($222 and $234 per wheel)
Pretty bad vibration.
Went back to the dealer, they said the wheels were not balanced, so they rebalanced the wheels - however they tested the car afterwards and told me the vibration is still there, so they told me that probably there is something off with the aftermarket wheels.
Vibration is better but still there. So, now I got to figure out what to do - probably should get different wheels.
Anyone here has had a good experience with a staggered set of winter wheels and if so, what brand?
Pirelli Sottozeros and these wheels in 19x8.5 and 19x9.5
http://advantiwheel.com/current-wheels/bo-bello/
($222 and $234 per wheel)
Pretty bad vibration.
Went back to the dealer, they said the wheels were not balanced, so they rebalanced the wheels - however they tested the car afterwards and told me the vibration is still there, so they told me that probably there is something off with the aftermarket wheels.
Vibration is better but still there. So, now I got to figure out what to do - probably should get different wheels.
Anyone here has had a good experience with a staggered set of winter wheels and if so, what brand?
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C300
Got a package from Tirerack:
Pirelli Sottozeros and these wheels in 19x8.5 and 19x9.5
http://advantiwheel.com/current-wheels/bo-bello/
($222 and $234 per wheel)
Pretty bad vibration.
Went back to the dealer, they said the wheels were not balanced, so they rebalanced the wheels - however they tested the car afterwards and told me the vibration is still there, so they told me that probably there is something off with the aftermarket wheels.
Vibration is better but still there. So, now I got to figure out what to do - probably should get different wheels.
Anyone here has had a good experience with a staggered set of winter wheels and if so, what brand?
Pirelli Sottozeros and these wheels in 19x8.5 and 19x9.5
http://advantiwheel.com/current-wheels/bo-bello/
($222 and $234 per wheel)
Pretty bad vibration.
Went back to the dealer, they said the wheels were not balanced, so they rebalanced the wheels - however they tested the car afterwards and told me the vibration is still there, so they told me that probably there is something off with the aftermarket wheels.
Vibration is better but still there. So, now I got to figure out what to do - probably should get different wheels.
Anyone here has had a good experience with a staggered set of winter wheels and if so, what brand?
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From: Near Worcester MA
2016 E63 AMG S, 2018 C300 cabrio
I looked at the wheels when I got them, did not see anything suspicious.
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C300
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FF. W212 E63 M156 non-pano 18" P2 ParkT NightV (gone but will be missed).
Re-drilling to a different bolt pattern?!...That's just insane. I'm sticking with my Replika made wheels--oem fitting, hubcentric, and a perfect fit.
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From: Near Worcester MA
2016 E63 AMG S, 2018 C300 cabrio
Well, had the dealer take off the tires from the aftermarket wheels and put them on my original brand wheels because I have to drive the car.
Called Tire Rack - they claim the wheels are not redrilled.
Told me to take them to a shop locally and have them do a bare rim runout (on my own expense) and if any of the wheels are defective they will replace them, otherwise - too bad for me.
Never buying wheels or tires on the internet again, that's for sure.
Called Tire Rack - they claim the wheels are not redrilled.
Told me to take them to a shop locally and have them do a bare rim runout (on my own expense) and if any of the wheels are defective they will replace them, otherwise - too bad for me.
Never buying wheels or tires on the internet again, that's for sure.
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From: Near Worcester MA
2016 E63 AMG S, 2018 C300 cabrio
An update.
TireRack said the only way they will refund or replace the wheels if I have them tested at one of their "approved" shops at my expense.
Took them to a local tire shop. They checked them out. Two of the wheels have dents in them that put them completely off balance. What the shop owner told me is that he thinks these are cheap wheels that get dented extremely easy because the tire is so thin. I guess I'll see what Tirerack says.
In the meantime, is it in any way possible to put at least 18 inch wheels on the car?
TireRack said the only way they will refund or replace the wheels if I have them tested at one of their "approved" shops at my expense.
Took them to a local tire shop. They checked them out. Two of the wheels have dents in them that put them completely off balance. What the shop owner told me is that he thinks these are cheap wheels that get dented extremely easy because the tire is so thin. I guess I'll see what Tirerack says.
In the meantime, is it in any way possible to put at least 18 inch wheels on the car?
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Joined: Feb 2015
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[2017 GLS63]
An update.
TireRack said the only way they will refund or replace the wheels if I have them tested at one of their "approved" shops at my expense.
Took them to a local tire shop. They checked them out. Two of the wheels have dents in them that put them completely off balance. What the shop owner told me is that he thinks these are cheap wheels that get dented extremely easy because the tire is so thin. I guess I'll see what Tirerack says.
In the meantime, is it in any way possible to put at least 18 inch wheels on the car?
TireRack said the only way they will refund or replace the wheels if I have them tested at one of their "approved" shops at my expense.
Took them to a local tire shop. They checked them out. Two of the wheels have dents in them that put them completely off balance. What the shop owner told me is that he thinks these are cheap wheels that get dented extremely easy because the tire is so thin. I guess I'll see what Tirerack says.
In the meantime, is it in any way possible to put at least 18 inch wheels on the car?
For what it's worth, I got the TSWs (as recommended by other members here) with the same tires you have and it fits like a charm.
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e wagon
Anyone looking for wheels I have a set of 4 for the e63 wagon.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/19-WHEELS-FO...kAAOSw5dNWtMxZ
The wheels are good for now & you can get new tires later for this fall season.
These OZ will fit on sl55 amg , E63 and CLS550.
I traded by SL55 for an M6.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/19-WHEELS-FO...kAAOSw5dNWtMxZ
The wheels are good for now & you can get new tires later for this fall season.
These OZ will fit on sl55 amg , E63 and CLS550.
I traded by SL55 for an M6.
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From: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Mercedes SL63 AMG; Mercedes E63 AMG S 4matic; Mercedes C43 AMG; Mercedes S Class, Mercedes GLK
Previous owner had OEM AMG wheels in stock size (9" front 9.5" rear) but put square 255 35 19 all round. Really stretches out the 255 on the 9.5 inch rear wheel. Does anyone else have this? It doesn't look very good, the wheels have bad curb rash because there is no rubber outside the wheel, but more so wondering about performance of the tire because it is so stretched out on the wheel. I have been debating replacing the rears with 285's but the tires are still close to new. Tires are winter Michelin Alpins, thoughts?
James
James
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Sorry to bump a 3+year old thread, but I found this while searching for snow tires options for the 2014 E63s wagon I'm purchasing. I live in MN and I'm a big believer in proper snow tires and equip our household vehicles with Nokians, most recently the Hakka R2's.After reading this thread I was prepared to go the square 255/35/19 route on the stock wheels, but when I called tiresbyweb they pointed out that the big heavy brute E63s wagon will exceed the load rating of the tires by 100lbs per side in the rear. I called Nokian USA and asked to get their technical opinion if there was enough conservatism in the tire specs to be ok, but they rather quickly told me "no". I'm not sure I received an answer from an engineer, rather a canned external response. I have an email into Nokian's headquarters/main office asking for the same clarity, hopefully they will reply.To the guys running 255/35/19 Nokian Hakka (either R2 or 8's) I assume you haven't blown out a tire in the rear?
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From: Ottawa, Canada
2016 E63 S AMG
Sorry to bump a 3+year old thread, but I found this while searching for snow tires options for the 2014 E63s wagon I'm purchasing. I live in MN and I'm a big believer in proper snow tires and equip our household vehicles with Nokians, most recently the Hakka R2's.After reading this thread I was prepared to go the square 255/35/19 route on the stock wheels, but when I called tiresbyweb they pointed out that the big heavy brute E63s wagon will exceed the load rating of the tires by 100lbs per side in the rear. I called Nokian USA and asked to get their technical opinion if there was enough conservatism in the tire specs to be ok, but they rather quickly told me "no". I'm not sure I received an answer from an engineer, rather a canned external response. I have an email into Nokian's headquarters/main office asking for the same clarity, hopefully they will reply.To the guys running 255/35/19 Nokian Hakka (either R2 or 8's) I assume you haven't blown out a tire in the rear?
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From: Montreal, Canada
'19 GLC 63S, '17 911 TTS Cabrio, '16 Viper TA2.0, '15 E63S (sold),'12 Harley CVO 2212cc
Third Quebec winter here on square set of 255 Hakka 8.
Great tire to go through the bad stuff, lots of snow, ice, we have it bad but the Hakkas are the best tire you can use for the winter.
Great tire to go through the bad stuff, lots of snow, ice, we have it bad but the Hakkas are the best tire you can use for the winter.
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E63s
I purchased the Pirelli winter tires in the original tire size and mounted on stock wheels. No issues driving in snow and ice at near zero temps. I bought HRE flow formed wheels for summer tires in 19x9 and 19x9.5. The factory wheels can handle the road conditions without bending most of the time. Cast wheels are going to bend.
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E63 AMG Wagon
Sorry to bump a 3+year old thread, but I found this while searching for snow tires options for the 2014 E63s wagon I'm purchasing. I live in MN and I'm a big believer in proper snow tires and equip our household vehicles with Nokians, most recently the Hakka R2's.After reading this thread I was prepared to go the square 255/35/19 route on the stock wheels, but when I called tiresbyweb they pointed out that the big heavy brute E63s wagon will exceed the load rating of the tires by 100lbs per side in the rear. I called Nokian USA and asked to get their technical opinion if there was enough conservatism in the tire specs to be ok, but they rather quickly told me "no". I'm not sure I received an answer from an engineer, rather a canned external response. I have an email into Nokian's headquarters/main office asking for the same clarity, hopefully they will reply.To the guys running 255/35/19 Nokian Hakka (either R2 or 8's) I assume you haven't blown out a tire in the rear?
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From: Ottawa, Canada
2016 E63 S AMG
why in the world would you chance running up against load rating specs? Tire Rack and MBUSA were both very clear that an XL tire was needed. I'm running a square set up with Mich Alpin's and they have been excellent. Note that TR's search function does not give you all the options. Best to call. I've worked with Damon for years on lots of cars and he totally gets it.
