Anyone put on 19's?

brianw430 · 09-16-2005, 04:56 PM

Just curious to see some pictures and comments on the ride, any rubbing issues and the offests they used. There have been some good deals on rims lately and I may grab a pair. Preferrably 18's, but 19's seem to be everywhere, and maybe there is a reason why! Too harsh?

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blackbenzz · 09-16-2005, 05:16 PM

I have 19's on my 430 w/ the H&R cup kit and the ride isnt that bad. No rubbing issues unless I have 5 heavy people in my car. Heres a couple pics:

ummm seems lik eI cant upload pics twice so your going to have to go to the W208 forum to see pics.

BklynBenz · 09-16-2005, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackbenzz

I have 19's on my 430 w/ the H&R cup kit and the ride isnt that bad. No rubbing issues unless I have 5 heavy people in my car. Heres a couple pics:

ummm seems lik eI cant upload pics twice so your going to have to go to the W208 forum to see pics.

ouch i wouldnt want to be heavy and sitting in the middle spot in the back on that compartment thing

blackbenzz · 09-16-2005, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BklynBenz

ouch i wouldnt want to be heavy and sitting in the middle spot in the back on that compartment thing

When I say heavy people I mean 175lbs and over. I've fit 4 200lb guys and a 110lb girl in my car before and had no problem w/ rubbing

Chi500 · 09-17-2005, 03:58 AM

the ride really isn't that much harsher than the stock 17s. i can barely notice it myself. I got 1 inch wider wheels all around and i do have a rubbing issue on the rear tires theyre 265/30/19 but thats because the spacers i put on there are too big. the only thing you really have to worry about is bent rims.

brianw430 · 09-17-2005, 03:53 PM

Thanks for the replies! Four 200lb'ers and one 110lb'er should pretty well take care of any issues for rubbing I might have.

Thanks again!

BklynBenz · 09-17-2005, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by blackbenzz

When I say heavy people I mean 175lbs and over. I've fit 4 200lb guys and a 110lb girl in my car before and had no problem w/ rubbing

lol, i know i was just playin with you. so whats the deal with you guys coming up from va/md/dc? how deep you guys rollin? when you coming up?

blackbenzz · 09-18-2005, 04:05 AM

If everyone who says they're coming comes then we will be 15 deep (including 4 modded W211 E55's

). We will be coming up there friday night. I guess we should arrange something soon (time/meeting place) if you are going to meet up with us. We dont have concrete plans as of yet, its very hard to coordinate with 15 people!

bruce55 · 09-21-2005, 11:39 PM

I just installed a new set of 19's, H&R spring kit and am having a full KMAC kit installed for the alignment. I will follow up with a full report after everything is installed, probly a week.

shan12 · 09-22-2005, 09:01 PM

I have 245/35 19s on 8.5" rims in the front and they do rub on 3/4 of a full turn and on typical bumps at 30mph+, but the 285/30 19s on 10.5" rims on the rear do not rub. In case you are wondering how wide you can go without the tires sticking out the sides from a radical offset this is it. If you go 9" on the front of a CLK the tire rubs the bolt that mounts the strut and locks it and any wider on the rear they rub also.

M1M2M3 · 09-24-2005, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shan12

I have 245/35 19s on 8.5" rims in the front and they do rub on 3/4 of a full turn and on typical bumps at 30mph+, but the 285/30 19s on 10.5" rims on the rear do not rub. In case you are wondering how wide you can go without the tires sticking out the sides from a radical offset this is it. If you go 9" on the front of a CLK the tire rubs the bolt that mounts the strut and locks it and any wider on the rear they rub also.

Thank you sir this is what I have been trying to find out. Does going wider in the front aid handling or did you do it just to do it?

M1M2M3 · 09-24-2005, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shan12

I have 245/35 19s on 8.5" rims in the front and they do rub on 3/4 of a full turn and on typical bumps at 30mph+, but the 285/30 19s on 10.5" rims on the rear do not rub. In case you are wondering how wide you can go without the tires sticking out the sides from a radical offset this is it. If you go 9" on the front of a CLK the tire rubs the bolt that mounts the strut and locks it and any wider on the rear they rub also.

Do you have any pics?

I would love to see how this looks! Do you have a lowered suspension or is it stock?

shan12 · 09-24-2005, 05:12 PM

I have dunlop 9000s on it and the handling is much improved and with the 285s in the rear it launches much harder(no track slips yet). It is stock height. The rims are AVUS AF-901's, chrome lip and gunmetal centers. How can you post pics on here? Do you put them in your profile. I will check it tonight and put them on this thread or email them to ya, k.

M1M2M3 · 09-26-2005, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shan12

I have dunlop 9000s on it and the handling is much improved and with the 285s in the rear it launches much harder(no track slips yet). It is stock height. The rims are AVUS AF-901's, chrome lip and gunmetal centers. How can you post pics on here? Do you put them in your profile. I will check it tonight and put them on this thread or email them to ya, k.

Click on Ricky's sig. he has the procedure listed there

Thanks

shan12 · 09-26-2005, 01:05 PM

I tried but the pics I have are too large. I am taking new ones today in mpeg format. Will post tonight.

M1M2M3 · 09-26-2005, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shan12

I tried but the pics I have are too large. I am taking new ones today in mpeg format. Will post tonight.

download the image resizer. A got it from this website it's in the part where he shows you how to attatch images

blackbenzz · 09-26-2005, 02:09 PM

Here are a few pics of mine:
http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=9/26812043186.jpg&s=x2
http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=9/26812040142.jpg&s=x2

M1M2M3 · 09-26-2005, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackbenzz

Here are a few pics of mine:
http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=9/26812043186.jpg&s=x2
http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=9/26812040142.jpg&s=x2

What size are your tires and rims?

blackbenzz · 09-26-2005, 04:03 PM

Typical setup: 19x8.5 and 235/35/19 up front and 19x9.5 265/30/19 in the rear

M1M2M3 · 09-26-2005, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackbenzz

Typical setup: 19x8.5 and 235/35/19 up front and 19x9.5 265/30/19 in the rear

Do you have ever rub

blackbenzz · 09-26-2005, 06:42 PM

I only rub with 4 or 5 heavy people while taking hard turns or going up a hill in reverse.

shan12 · 09-26-2005, 08:43 PM

Try these links
http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=9/26818393892.jpg&s=x2
http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=9/26818380039.jpg&s=x2
http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=9/26818373999.jpg&s=x2
http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=9/26818370397.jpg&s=x2
http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=9/26818361021.jpg&s=x2
http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=9/26818363736.jpg&s=x2

M1M2M3 · 09-26-2005, 08:49 PM

Nice pics Shan are you going to drop it?

brianw430 · 09-26-2005, 10:01 PM

blackbenzz, that setup looks sic. I really like the looks of those rims! Nice ride!

shan12 · 09-26-2005, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by M1M2M3

Nice pics Shan are you going to drop it?

Thanks...Yep, gonna drop it, but gonna get the supercharger first.

09-16-2005, 05:16 PM	#2
blackbenzz MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 7,818 Drives: 01 Kleemann CLK55, 99 CLK430	I have 19's on my 430 w/ the H&R cup kit and the ride isnt that bad. No rubbing issues unless I have 5 heavy people in my car. Heres a couple pics: ummm seems lik eI cant upload pics twice so your going to have to go to the W208 forum to see pics. __________________ Run Your Car Not Your Mouth This is how we roll Last edited by blackbenzz; 09-16-2005 at 05:23 PM.

09-17-2005, 03:53 PM	#6
brianw430 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 479 Drives: '01 S55 AMG, '01 CLK55 AMG, '03 Ford F-250	Thanks for the replies! Four 200lb'ers and one 110lb'er should pretty well take care of any issues for rubbing I might have. Thanks again! __________________ 01 S55 AMG 01 CLK55 AMG Euro Spec AMG springs Evosport UD Pulleys

09-18-2005, 04:05 AM	#8
blackbenzz MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 7,818 Drives: 01 Kleemann CLK55, 99 CLK430	If everyone who says they're coming comes then we will be 15 deep (including 4 modded W211 E55's ). We will be coming up there friday night. I guess we should arrange something soon (time/meeting place) if you are going to meet up with us. We dont have concrete plans as of yet, its very hard to coordinate with 15 people! __________________ Run Your Car Not Your Mouth This is how we roll

09-26-2005, 02:09 PM	#17
blackbenzz MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 7,818 Drives: 01 Kleemann CLK55, 99 CLK430	Here are a few pics of mine: http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=9/26812043186.jpg&s=x2 http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=9/26812040142.jpg&s=x2 __________________ Run Your Car Not Your Mouth This is how we roll

09-26-2005, 04:03 PM	#19
blackbenzz MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 7,818 Drives: 01 Kleemann CLK55, 99 CLK430	Typical setup: 19x8.5 and 235/35/19 up front and 19x9.5 265/30/19 in the rear __________________ Run Your Car Not Your Mouth This is how we roll

09-17-2005, 03:58 AM	#5
Chi500 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,357 Drives: 07 CLK550, 06 ML500	the ride really isn't that much harsher than the stock 17s. i can barely notice it myself. I got 1 inch wider wheels all around and i do have a rubbing issue on the rear tires theyre 265/30/19 but thats because the spacers i put on there are too big. the only thing you really have to worry about is bent rims.

09-21-2005, 11:39 PM	#9
bruce55 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 17 Drives: 2002 CLK 55	I just installed a new set of 19's, H&R spring kit and am having a full KMAC kit installed for the alignment. I will follow up with a full report after everything is installed, probly a week.

09-22-2005, 09:01 PM	#10
shan12 Almost a Member! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 54 Drives: 01 CLK 55	I have 245/35 19s on 8.5" rims in the front and they do rub on 3/4 of a full turn and on typical bumps at 30mph+, but the 285/30 19s on 10.5" rims on the rear do not rub. In case you are wondering how wide you can go without the tires sticking out the sides from a radical offset this is it. If you go 9" on the front of a CLK the tire rubs the bolt that mounts the strut and locks it and any wider on the rear they rub also.

09-24-2005, 05:12 PM	#13
shan12 Almost a Member! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 54 Drives: 01 CLK 55	I have dunlop 9000s on it and the handling is much improved and with the 285s in the rear it launches much harder(no track slips yet). It is stock height. The rims are AVUS AF-901's, chrome lip and gunmetal centers. How can you post pics on here? Do you put them in your profile. I will check it tonight and put them on this thread or email them to ya, k.

09-26-2005, 01:05 PM	#15
shan12 Almost a Member! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 54 Drives: 01 CLK 55	I tried but the pics I have are too large. I am taking new ones today in mpeg format. Will post tonight.

09-26-2005, 06:42 PM	#21
blackbenzz MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 7,818 Drives: 01 Kleemann CLK55, 99 CLK430	I only rub with 4 or 5 heavy people while taking hard turns or going up a hill in reverse. __________________ Run Your Car Not Your Mouth This is how we roll

09-26-2005, 08:43 PM	#22
shan12 Almost a Member! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 54 Drives: 01 CLK 55	Try these links http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=9/26818393892.jpg&s=x2 http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=9/26818380039.jpg&s=x2 http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=9/26818373999.jpg&s=x2 http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=9/26818370397.jpg&s=x2 http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=9/26818361021.jpg&s=x2 http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=9/26818363736.jpg&s=x2

09-26-2005, 08:49 PM	#23
M1M2M3 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: May 2005 Location: NY Posts: 1,122 Drives: haven't touched a wheel in a while	Nice pics Shan are you going to drop it? __________________ When someone shows you who they are, believe them. "If women didn't exist all the money in the world would have no meaning" -A. Onassis

09-26-2005, 10:01 PM	#24
brianw430 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 479 Drives: '01 S55 AMG, '01 CLK55 AMG, '03 Ford F-250	blackbenzz, that setup looks sic. I really like the looks of those rims! Nice ride! __________________ 01 S55 AMG 01 CLK55 AMG Euro Spec AMG springs Evosport UD Pulleys

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