New Wheels - now do I need to lower the car 1-inch? - Benzworld.org

E420White · 02-08-2006, 10:13 PM

I picked up these aftermarket sport wheels on the internet. Any drawbacks to lowering the car 1-inch...?

http://www.evozine.com/benz/

gregs210 · 02-09-2006, 09:23 AM

Hey, E420White,

So long as it's not a 4Matic, the wheel/tire combo is not significantly larger (particularly in terms of width, the front is already pretty tight for overall diameter) and the offset is okay, then you can drop it an inch without any problems.

Take care and enjoy the ride,
Greg

Avantgarde 1998 · 02-09-2006, 10:02 AM

Yes i think you should it.Your car will look better.I too waiting for those rims next week.

E420White · 02-09-2006, 09:31 PM

Send a photo when you get your wheels.

I am really happy with the look of these wheels. I struggled with the idea that I needed 18-inch AMG monoblocks, but in the end I opted for a good looking 17-inch wheel instead.

Avantgarde 1998 · 02-10-2006, 04:02 AM

Quote:

E420White - 2/10/2006 7:31 AM

Send a photo when you get your wheels.

I am really happy with the look of these wheels. I struggled with the idea that I needed 18-inch AMG monoblocks, but in the end I opted for a good looking 17-inch wheel instead.

I had exactly the same problem with the wheels.I'll post pictures when i'll be ready.

Ruffrob · 02-11-2006, 07:51 PM

Those are essentailly the same rims that come with the 2000 E430 sport,which I now have on my car except they don't have the center cap. Do you have the center cap?
How much were they?

E420White · 02-14-2006, 08:33 AM

Center caps were $5 dollars each from Inter Auto Parts in San Diego, CA, on convoy st.

You can get them on ebay, or through the dealer...

Al

Durocdog · 02-14-2006, 10:41 PM

I'm replacing a set of these same wheels (original equipment) except chrome on my 2001 E320 Sport. They have Pirelli PZero Nero's 235/45-17 with about 50-60% of tread left if anyone is interested.

E420White · 02-26-2006, 01:51 PM

I can't resist one more photo, I am really enjoying these new wheels:

http://www.evozine.com/benz/upd.side1.jpg
http://www.evozine.com/benz/upd.side3.jpg
http://www.evozine.com/benz/upd.side4.jpg

jflyingdoc · 02-26-2006, 10:43 PM

clean looking car, i just took my original wheels off, same exact, from my e430 sport, i put on 19" carlsson wheels. I dropped my car about 1.5". Looks beautiful and on a nice road it feels awesome. But the ride is now much harder, but i'll deal with it for the looks. Good luck......................