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Old May 20, 2016 | 11:47 AM
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I have a public service announcement. A test-fit revealed that the AMG Monoblocks do not fit in the 18" flavor... the rears won't clear the calipers (see image below) and the fronts touch the backing plates. So if you're thinking of going this route, you have to find a set of 19" wheels.

Which is close to impossible. But I did.

Will post another update once I have test-fitted those.

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Old May 20, 2016 | 12:24 PM
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it's a beaut!

I also came from Audi and because Audi won't bring their RS wagons here, I ALSO ended up with a E63 wagon.

I'm also located in the SF Bay Area. :-)
Also switched from Audi and located in SF. I think SF bay area must have the highest per capita of E63 wagons in the country. I feel like I see them once per year in other parts of the country, but almost once per week in San Francisco.
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Old May 20, 2016 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by sjb
I have a public service announcement. A test-fit revealed that the AMG Monoblocks do not fit in the 18" flavor... the rears won't clear the calipers (see image below) and the fronts touch the backing plates. So if you're thinking of going this route, you have to find a set of 19" wheels.

Which is close to impossible. But I did.

Will post another update once I have test-fitted those.
Good info. The OEM w212 AMG 18" rims will fit the rear.
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Old May 20, 2016 | 02:23 PM
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You going to sell your stock old wheels? I could use a set for track tires.
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Old May 20, 2016 | 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 2012 CCB E63
You going to sell your stock old wheels? I could use a set for track tires.
I am planning to, yes. I currently have someone who is interested in them... I should know by the end of the weekend if he'll take them. If not, you have next dibs.
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Old May 20, 2016 | 11:28 PM
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Also, since there are so many of us with wagons in the Bay Area, I really think we should get together for a drive. How fun would that be? (and terrifying for everything else on the road)
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Old Jun 2, 2016 | 01:19 AM
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The Hre wheels look great . I would keep them the old AMg monoblock wheels are nice but just too old looking for the new of a car . I had AMG monoblocks on my c36 so long ago .
And I doubt you can find the correct size and Straight wheels

good luck car looks great
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Old Jun 2, 2016 | 01:32 PM
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...the old AMg monoblock wheels are nice but just too old looking for the new of a car...
@sjb - Don't listen to this! Stay on target. The monoblocks are timeless.
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Old Jun 2, 2016 | 02:00 PM
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Haha... thanks for the feedback everyone. Yes, I am definitely staying on target... and I have some thoughts about what to do with the Monoblocks. I'll just leave this here.

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Old Jun 2, 2016 | 07:08 PM
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Phenomenal setup. Looks super mean.

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Old Jun 17, 2016 | 12:57 PM
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Update: Decided to pull the trigger on a full RENNtech tune this morning. I'm super excited and can't wait to report back.
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Old Jun 25, 2016 | 12:06 AM
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And here is some post-tune highway on-ramp merging (in Mexico, in the late 80's, at dawn, on a closed course, with a professional driver).

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Old Jul 20, 2016 | 01:33 PM
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Something wicked this way comes...



Should have them mounted by the weekend.
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Old Jul 20, 2016 | 08:24 PM
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Nice! Look forward to seeing them on your wagon. From the picture, it looks like these are the 295/30/19 Pilot SS for the rear...correct?
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Old Jul 26, 2016 | 11:42 PM
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Nice! Look forward to seeing them on your wagon. From the picture, it looks like these are the 295/30/19 Pilot SS for the rear...correct?
Correct. Here are the specs:

HRE 305 Classic 3-Piece
Satin Black Barrel
Satin Bronze Center
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Front: 19x9 ET30 | Michelin PSS 255/35ZR/19
Rear: 19x10 ET49 | Michelin PSS 295/30ZR/19

And here are the pics:



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i drive them all, fast and hard
was there any thought on going 10.5 in rears?
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