Should I upgrade to 20 inch rims? What are the pros/cons?
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Should I upgrade to 20 inch rims? What are the pros/cons?
Hello,
I need help guys. Right now, I drive a 2000 S430. I am riding on P 225 / 60R 16 (Original Equipment size). I am in need of new tires, so I thought I might as well look into getting new rims.
I went to tirerack.com (recommended by friends) and found a few rims and tires that I like. The recommended size is 255 / 35R 20. I know that increasing the size of your rims will make your car look nicer, but I heard that doing so may destroy your suspension.
Should I upgrade to 20 inch rims? Or should I settle for 18 inch rims? Or should I stick with the original 16 inch rims?
Any help and/or suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated!
Thanks!
Rishi
I need help guys. Right now, I drive a 2000 S430. I am riding on P 225 / 60R 16 (Original Equipment size). I am in need of new tires, so I thought I might as well look into getting new rims.
I went to tirerack.com (recommended by friends) and found a few rims and tires that I like. The recommended size is 255 / 35R 20. I know that increasing the size of your rims will make your car look nicer, but I heard that doing so may destroy your suspension.
Should I upgrade to 20 inch rims? Or should I settle for 18 inch rims? Or should I stick with the original 16 inch rims?
Any help and/or suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated!
Thanks!
Rishi
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I purchased a '01 CL600 and it had 20" wheels on it. I took them off and put the original 17" wheels back on. The 20s (20" X 8.5") would rub the inner fender wells when ever I would drive into a dip in the road. I lost a little traction with the change but may go to a wider tire when they wear out. I am very happy with the wheels I have now and like the way they look even though the 20" wheels were a little more interesting to look at.
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I went to Tire Rack and got 18" staggered AMG wheels (double-spoke), w/ Goodyear F1 tires and could not be happier. My car actually rides better on the F1's than it did on the OEM Michelins, and I cannot tell you how much better it handles now!! You really should consider going to a bigger wheel/tire combonation. You will wonder how you lived before. I have had many friends ask me if I got a new car, and has changed my whole outlook on the old S. I was really tired of the car and was planning to get a new W221, and now love my car again and have saved about $110,000 in the process.
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Originally Posted by desipyar510
Hello,
I need help guys. Right now, I drive a 2000 S430. I am riding on P 225 / 60R 16 (Original Equipment size). I am in need of new tires, so I thought I might as well look into getting new rims.
I went to tirerack.com (recommended by friends) and found a few rims and tires that I like. The recommended size is 255 / 35R 20. I know that increasing the size of your rims will make your car look nicer, but I heard that doing so may destroy your suspension.
Should I upgrade to 20 inch rims? Or should I settle for 18 inch rims? Or should I stick with the original 16 inch rims?
I need help guys. Right now, I drive a 2000 S430. I am riding on P 225 / 60R 16 (Original Equipment size). I am in need of new tires, so I thought I might as well look into getting new rims.
I went to tirerack.com (recommended by friends) and found a few rims and tires that I like. The recommended size is 255 / 35R 20. I know that increasing the size of your rims will make your car look nicer, but I heard that doing so may destroy your suspension.
Should I upgrade to 20 inch rims? Or should I settle for 18 inch rims? Or should I stick with the original 16 inch rims?
A great compromise between aesthetics and ride quality is 19".
Originally Posted by sped
I purchased a '01 CL600 and it had 20" wheels on it. I took them off and put the original 17" wheels back on. The 20s (20" X 8.5") would rub the inner fender wells when ever I would drive into a dip in the road. I lost a little traction with the change but may go to a wider tire when they wear out. I am very happy with the wheels I have now and like the way they look even though the 20" wheels were a little more interesting to look at.
Ed
Ed
FYI - The rubbing was due to the wheels being the wrong spec (not set up properly for the car), not due to them being 20"
Last edited by D2-AUTOSPORT; Jun 8, 2006 at 12:27 AM.
