re selecting wheels for new s - Benzworld.org

Karlos21 · 03-29-2006, 01:10 AM

Collecting new s next monday any advice on what wheels look good or any suggestions what to pick.
Car is long wheel base. colour is havana

Marsden · 03-29-2006, 11:00 PM

One of my many 221 dilemmas so far. Really like the AMG wheels but not sure if they can be had without the AMG package ...

Marsden · 03-29-2006, 11:08 PM

Alternatively, for a more conservative look, the multispoke [:I]

CONGRATS on your new S btw!

alroumi · 03-30-2006, 02:51 AM

You can ge the AMG wheels without hte Bodykit , Ive seen many over here with just the 19' AMG 5spokes

Jayhawk · 03-30-2006, 02:19 PM

Not sure about the wheels, but you definitely DO NOT want the stock Conti tires. They are the worst. You might check w/ The Tire Rack. In fact, you should also post your question on their part of this forum. Will probably get more and better replies. FWIW

benzlns · 04-14-2006, 05:28 PM

$1200 option alone without package

samm · 04-18-2006, 05:26 PM

The 20 inch AMGs are the best that I have seen and will never go out of fashion even in 30 years because they suit the W221s lines so perfectly. I would not go with anything else unless I have a sporty but not extravagant exhaust at the back. Really fantastic the 20s are. Believe it or not I thought they were 19s at first and I actually had to look and read the numbers off the tire. The rear profile was 35 and I must admit the ride felt a little hard on the speed bumps. However Im not sure if its just the wheels or is the suspension AMG. I will find out when I see my Uncle next (the 600 is in Surrey). I have posted pics on this board of the car that may give you an idea of what your car could look like. Ive attached one here too.
I am very excited for you. I loooove the W221 so much. I never felt this way about the W220. Even the S65 W220 couldn't get it up. Talking about my heightened emotion, naturally.
Good luck and congratulations on such a fine car [8D]

BenzE500 · 04-19-2006, 12:13 AM

[quote]samm - 4/18/2006 4:26 PM

The 20 inch AMGs are the best that I have seen and will never go out of fashion even in 30 years because they suit the W221s lines so perfectly. I would not go with anything else unless I have a sporty but not extravagant exhaust at the back. Really fantastic the 20s are. Believe it or not I thought they were 19s at first and I actually had to look and read the numbers off the tire. The rear profile was 35 and I must admit the ride felt a little hard on the speed bumps. However Im not sure if its just the wheels or is the suspension AMG. I will find out when I see my Uncle next (the 600 is in Surrey). I have posted pics on

They koowhat

nevadajack · 04-19-2006, 07:19 AM

Hey Jayhawk...I have the Conti Sport 2 19" staggered on my S550 AMG rims and they are fine so far. Quiet riding, no flat spots after sitting and generally a nice riding tire. That may change but right now..no problem[:)]

Jayhawk · 04-19-2006, 09:55 AM

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nevadajack - 4/19/2006 8:19 AM

Hey Jayhawk...I have the Conti Sport 2 19" staggered on my S550 AMG rims and they are fine so far. Quiet riding, no flat spots after sitting and generally a nice riding tire. That may change but right now..no problem[:)]

Those are Max Performance Summer tires, not the poorly rated All Season 18" Conti's that come on the the base S-class. They should be as good as the Michelin PS2s or other Max Performance Summer tires. You will not get a lot of miles out of these type tires, but they should preform and ride very well.

Enjoy!