18's vs. 19's / CLK lowering springs
04-15-2002, 06:29 AM
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18's vs. 19's / CLK lowering springs
I am pretty new to the CLK scene, and I am about to get wheels and lowering springs for my CLK 320. I originally wanted 19's, but I am not so sure right now. I don't want to bend them.......how common is it to bend 19 inch wheels? This car is a daily driver, and I just want to be sure that I dont have any problems with it.
Also, if I go with 19's what brand of springs should I get in order to have just the right stance? What about the 18's?
any help is appreciated.
Also, if I go with 19's what brand of springs should I get in order to have just the right stance? What about the 18's?
any help is appreciated.
04-15-2002, 10:48 AM
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I wouldn't worry about bending a set of 19" rims, as long as you don't drive your CLK over pot holes and train tracks at high speeds. H&R springs are the most popular among S. California drivers, mainly for price and the amount of drop, the fender should sit right above the tire(with number 1 springpads). Eibach doesn't drop your CLK much, it is in my experience (with my SLK) a more comfortable spring. My suggestion, go with 19's and a set of H&R's.
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Originally posted by JtSL500
I wouldn't worry about bending a set of 19" rims, as long as you don't drive your CLK over pot holes and train tracks at high speeds. H&R springs are the most popular among S. California drivers, mainly for price and the amount of drop, the fender should sit right above the tire(with number 1 springpads). Eibach doesn't drop your CLK much, it is in my experience (with my SLK) a more comfortable spring. My suggestion, go with 19's and a set of H&R's.
I wouldn't worry about bending a set of 19" rims, as long as you don't drive your CLK over pot holes and train tracks at high speeds. H&R springs are the most popular among S. California drivers, mainly for price and the amount of drop, the fender should sit right above the tire(with number 1 springpads). Eibach doesn't drop your CLK much, it is in my experience (with my SLK) a more comfortable spring. My suggestion, go with 19's and a set of H&R's.
