19in Presidente Rims Rubbing S600 Fenders
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19in Presidente Rims Rubbing S600 Fenders
I just purchased an '03 S600 with 19 inch AMG Presidente rims and 245/40/19 tires.
Today, I took it out on the highway for the 1st time and when I drove over a dip in the road the rear tires came in contact with the fenders rubbing the paint and causing minor body damage. And that's with sport mode off! I bought the 600 off the showroom floor with the 19s already on it. Obviously, the dealer screwed up because the 19s do not fit under the current configuration that they sold me.
I am fairly certain that people have fit 19s and even 20s on the S-Class, but how? What modifications need to be done in order to make the rims fit? Does it need special body work? Does the suspension need to be adjusted? Does the rear axle have to shortened? If anyone knows or has experience with this issue, please help!
Other than that, I love the car, beautiful! Obsidian Black Metallic, Cream interior ... 590 ft/lbs torque!
Today, I took it out on the highway for the 1st time and when I drove over a dip in the road the rear tires came in contact with the fenders rubbing the paint and causing minor body damage. And that's with sport mode off! I bought the 600 off the showroom floor with the 19s already on it. Obviously, the dealer screwed up because the 19s do not fit under the current configuration that they sold me.
I am fairly certain that people have fit 19s and even 20s on the S-Class, but how? What modifications need to be done in order to make the rims fit? Does it need special body work? Does the suspension need to be adjusted? Does the rear axle have to shortened? If anyone knows or has experience with this issue, please help!
Other than that, I love the car, beautiful! Obsidian Black Metallic, Cream interior ... 590 ft/lbs torque!
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From: Dix Hills, NY
2000 Mercedes S500
hey I have a 2000 S500 non sport edition. i put 20" wheels on it and didn't incur any problems whatsoever. what you may have to do is change the tire thickness. mine are 35. (255/35/20). what tire size are you because that could be the reason being. and i drive my car in regular suspension mode as well as sport (firm) suspension mode and never experience any problems like rubbing or anything. i just put the rims/tires on and drove away. the one thing i did have to do was change to all new lug bolts but that was only because of the new rims i was putting on.
-armani
-armani
