Wheel size and Exhaust ?

AndyAMG · 04-23-2004, 04:29 AM

I have 2 Questions:

1. Would 19's fit on my 04' clk55 without any mods
and not too much harm to ride quality.. and if I get the 18's
is there a big difference in looks compared to the stock 17's.

2. Is it possible to buy AMG tips for the CLK55 and just bolt
them on? Or is there any exhaust that looks like AMG's to put
on the right side of the CLK?

Thanks-

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Chappy · 04-23-2004, 08:33 AM

They're selling exhaust tips here....

http://www.performanceproducts.com/P...source=TM74M26

19s will decrease ride quality.

Karsa · 04-23-2004, 02:18 PM

I will agree that 19" will decrease the ride quality. If I were you I will choose 18". Just my opinion doh

Good Luck

Please check your PM please.

Thanks

AndyAMG · 04-23-2004, 02:35 PM

I went to performance products and called up:
They said they dont have tips for the w209 but
they do have tips for the E class (AMG) and I think
they are the same size ezhaust tips as the w209?
Am I right? Plus they only sell 4 pipes, I only need 2!

Seems like this is just impossible to get the 4 exhaust look
on the clk55!!

Thanks for your feedback guys.

( I think Im gonna go with the 19's)
More traction means a better launch!

Harris · 04-23-2004, 03:48 PM

The difference between 17's and 18's is not too big. Rather, you will feel more difference from 17's to 19's. If you have the right offsets and fitment, you should have no problem fitting 19's on the 55. If you need assistance on wheel sizes/pricing/selection, you are more than welcome to contact me.

If you want to match the exact same AMG tips as your car currently have, you have to buy the whole exhaust. There is no AMG "tips only" for the 209.

Micah · 04-23-2004, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AndyAMG

( I think Im gonna go with the 19's)
More traction means a better launch!

A larger diameter doesn't create a better launch.

AMG BRED · 04-23-2004, 07:08 PM

Get the 19s, i don't think ride quality is reduced that much.. it's a myth.. people make it sound like you are going from a mercedes benz to a ford focus.. it's not true, with the ride combination of wheels and suspension, your ride will retain some of it's MB characteristics along with some stiffness and more responsive feel.

04-23-2004, 08:33 AM	#2
Chappy MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hotlanta Posts: 7,886 Drives: AMG	They're selling exhaust tips here.... http://www.performanceproducts.com/P...source=TM74M26 19s will decrease ride quality. __________________ W208 CLK55 - 2002 (Silver w/Charcoal - 43K miles) 1 of 3,381 W208 AMG Coupes Worldwide 304WHP / 321TQ - Stock! W124 Estate - 1995 MBWGCM #71 Kombi's Uber Alles Member #3

04-23-2004, 03:48 PM	#5
Harris MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 4,439	The difference between 17's and 18's is not too big. Rather, you will feel more difference from 17's to 19's. If you have the right offsets and fitment, you should have no problem fitting 19's on the 55. If you need assistance on wheel sizes/pricing/selection, you are more than welcome to contact me. If you want to match the exact same AMG tips as your car currently have, you have to buy the whole exhaust. There is no AMG "tips only" for the 209. Last edited by Harris; 04-23-2004 at 03:51 PM.

04-23-2004, 07:08 PM	#7
AMG BRED MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,871 Drives: W209 CLK55	Get the 19s, i don't think ride quality is reduced that much.. it's a myth.. people make it sound like you are going from a mercedes benz to a ford focus.. it's not true, with the ride combination of wheels and suspension, your ride will retain some of it's MB characteristics along with some stiffness and more responsive feel. __________________ http://www.pbase.com/brabus_clk http://www.pbase.com/amg_bred/c32 "Time cannot be influenced by mankind. It gives each of us a beginning and an end. And this makes us question the significance of what comes between. But if you can create something time cannot erode, something which ignores the eccentricities of particular eras or moments...something that is truly timeless, this is the ultimate victory." - Dr. Ing. h.c.F Porsche

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04-23-2004, 02:18 PM	#3
Karsa Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: CA Posts: 215	I will agree that 19" will decrease the ride quality. If I were you I will choose 18". Just my opinion doh Good Luck Please check your PM please. Thanks

04-23-2004, 02:35 PM	#4
AndyAMG Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: OC Posts: 347 Drives: MB & BMW	I went to performance products and called up: They said they dont have tips for the w209 but they do have tips for the E class (AMG) and I think they are the same size ezhaust tips as the w209? Am I right? Plus they only sell 4 pipes, I only need 2! Seems like this is just impossible to get the 4 exhaust look on the clk55!! Thanks for your feedback guys. ( I think Im gonna go with the 19's) More traction means a better launch!

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