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Old 08-15-2006, 03:11 PM   #1 (permalink)
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20" or 22" wheels for ML320

Looking for 20 or 22 inch wheels for my ML320. What's out there that's pretty affordable and looks good. I saw a couple 20X8.5, Bolt Pattern 5X112, Offset ET32 Brabus S style on ebay... will these fit? what's the standard offset for ML?

Already did the ML55 hood and grill and clear headlights. Looks Nice.
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Old 08-15-2006, 03:52 PM   #2 (permalink)
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i'd go with 20"...
i want to be able to drive like SUV and not worry about bumps and potholes.
not sure if 20" is ok wid dat.
i think brabus vi style will look better since w163 is older design and seems to match better IMO...
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I personally don't recommend the 8.5" width on the ML because that's actually a car width and may not stand up to the weight distribution of your truck. Just because a company advertises that it may fit "CL-, S-, M- and G-classes" doesn't actually mean that they were made for the specific vehicles. The offsets may be correct but the different weight distributions and load ratings could prove to be hazardous or even deadly in the real driving world.
For an SUV, I'd recommend 9"-9.5" widths or greater.
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Old 08-15-2006, 04:36 PM   #4 (permalink)
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21X10.5 here, but I have fender flares. 9 to 10 with out flares which comes down to taste.
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Looking for 20 or 22 inch wheels for my ML320. What's out there that's pretty affordable and looks good. I saw a couple 20X8.5, Bolt Pattern 5X112, Offset ET32 Brabus S style on ebay... will these fit? what's the standard offset for ML?

Already did the ML55 hood and grill and clear headlights. Looks Nice.

that rims would actually fit and look nice in 22's if you dont mind driving a lil bumpy. 20's and up will give it a bumpy ride so no matter what, you still getting a bumps. Might as well go with 22's for a better look.
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Old 08-16-2006, 08:59 AM   #6 (permalink)
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I think I'm going to go with 20's. I agree with MJ50... What are the best lowering springs for the ML (rear), front torsion bars are adjustable right? I want at least 2" drop.

I agree 9.5 width is better, gotta find something I like now.

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Old 08-16-2006, 10:16 AM   #7 (permalink)
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eibach drops 1.4"
h&r drops 1.25"
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eibach drops 1.4"
h&r drops 1.25"

And Eibach's get harder to find each week. I think some aftermarket manufacturer's are starting to focus more on the 164's but I could be wrong.
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Eibach is still available for W163 last time i checked...
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eibach stopped production supposidly...

22's is the way to go.
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