Quality of ride: 18"s v 19"s
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Mercedes C280
Quality of ride: 18"s v 19"s
I'm still undecided re 18"s or 19"s.
Is there a perceivable difference in the quality of the ride between the two?
My C280 is about to undergo some major cosmetic changes and I wondering whether I'll be needing a kidney belt if I go with 19"s!!!
Obviously I'll be lowering the car to enhance the look and this will no doubt harden the ride. I 'm just hoping the W202 chassis is good enough to absorb/conceal the newfound bounciness.
Anyone got any good/bad experiences they're willing to share?
Is there a perceivable difference in the quality of the ride between the two?
My C280 is about to undergo some major cosmetic changes and I wondering whether I'll be needing a kidney belt if I go with 19"s!!!
Obviously I'll be lowering the car to enhance the look and this will no doubt harden the ride. I 'm just hoping the W202 chassis is good enough to absorb/conceal the newfound bounciness.
Anyone got any good/bad experiences they're willing to share?
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MB
Where about are you in Australia?
I used to live in Melbourne, and if you are really into the mod side, I think you should go with the 19".
The road over there is very nice and I dont think it would be that harsh of a ride.
Are you planning to change your spring too?
Cause the ride would be more comfortable with the stock springs.
If you want more comfort, go with the 18" and dont change the spring (but your car will look as if it is floating)
Hope this helps.
Solihin
I used to live in Melbourne, and if you are really into the mod side, I think you should go with the 19".
The road over there is very nice and I dont think it would be that harsh of a ride.
Are you planning to change your spring too?
Cause the ride would be more comfortable with the stock springs.
If you want more comfort, go with the 18" and dont change the spring (but your car will look as if it is floating)
Hope this helps.
Solihin
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I'm in Canberra and the roads are pretty good.
I had the AMG suspension kit put in a few years backs so its a lot firmer now (and lower). I think I'm leaning towards the 18s as I drive around a fair abit and I tend to do it at pace
Thanks for your comments
I had the AMG suspension kit put in a few years backs so its a lot firmer now (and lower). I think I'm leaning towards the 18s as I drive around a fair abit and I tend to do it at pace
Thanks for your comments
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if your car will be mostly for show and no go then 19's
but if you do drive your car like it was meant to be driven then 18's
with 19's you have to worry about too many things while limiting how and where you drive your car and it's just not worth it i think. (every bump in the road, cornering, rubbing, easier to damage your rims) and more weight.
but if you do drive your car like it was meant to be driven then 18's
with 19's you have to worry about too many things while limiting how and where you drive your car and it's just not worth it i think. (every bump in the road, cornering, rubbing, easier to damage your rims) and more weight.
