[Guest (MBNZ)]

hi all,<br> if you lived in NYC, would 19' wheels be okay?<br> i still think the 18' AMG monobloc 2s still have a little too much rubber.<br> <br> any feedback would be great...

 

[Guest (MBNZ)]

Re: E55 19

look into a 19 inch chrome or silver w/ polished lip. lowenhart is the brand and the wheel is called the br5

 

[Frank]

I live in NY 5 days a week and have 19's It should be fine

 

[Wheel Experts]

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We have done numerous 19s on E55s, even in NYC...take a look at our customer gallery

These are 19x9 and 19x10 HRE 540Rs that we did on a 2002 E55 (car belongs to member JamE55)

 

[JamE55]

HHHmmm that car looks familiar?? LOL!!
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HHHmmm that car looks familiar?? LOL!!
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[Frank]

PCMall.com ? hehe

 

[JamE55]

hehe you like that huh Frank... didn't know you switch software. Last time i check this fo...

hehe you like that huh Frank... didn't know you switch software. Last time i check this forum it was all lines and now. I must admit this forum keeps getting better! Good job Frank!!

How do you like my car?
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[james cannon]

19" E55 wheels

I purchased Carlsson 2/5 Brilliant wheels for my 2002 E55 as follows: 19 x 8 with 245/35ZR19 BS S-03 for the front and 19 x 10 with 285/30ZR19 BS S-03 tires for the rear. They are beautiful wheels but the rear mounting bolts were too long and the offset spacers had to be machined 7mm thinner to prevent wheel to fender contact on rough road surfaces. By the way, they provide great traction for drag racing at 37psi.
I am not a real experienced driver and was able to post a 1.991 60 foot time with an ET of 12.263 at my local dragstrip.
UPDATE: 10-30-02 Recently had cooler weather and made a trip to No Problem Raceway for test and tune. First run with 33.5 psi in rear tires produced 1.969 60 ft. time, 12.232 ET @ 116.78 MPH. Second run in other lane produced 1.967 60 ft. time, 12.230 ET @ 116.58 MPH. Noticed all the discussion on M-B owners websites about aftermarket superchargers, HP, 0-60 times, etc. Yet to see anyone post actual times to compare to my 2002 RENNtech E55K. Somebody prove something, please!
[8D]UPDATE: 11-13-02 Attended Wednesday night test and tune at No Problem Raceway with my buddy and his new C32 AMG. He did well (13.6 @ 104mph) but was no match for my 12.143 @ 117mph on my Bridgestone S-03 street tires. I have time slips and video to prove my runs. Also followed up with runs of 12.161 and 12.163. I am waiting for someone with the other aftermarket superchargers (HPS, KLEEMAN) to post something comparable.

 

[LorinserNik]

Re: I live in NY 5 days a week and have 19's It should be fine

Frank, i'm from NY too []
Nik
ImportPower
P S Stop by my shop.....drinks on me =)

 

[LorinserNik]

Re: E55 19

hi all,<br> if you lived in NYC, would 19' wheels be okay?<br> i still think the 18' AMG monobloc 2s still have a little too much rubber.<br> <br> any feedback would be great...

NYC roads are not even ready for 18's yet. You have to be extra careful in NYC especially when riding on 19's. Our city is famous for it's pot holes. Its OK to have 19's but get familiar with the roads or routes and don't race up a street you never been on. I live and work in NYC and I have customers who come back and order new rims sometimes because they werent careful. good luck =)
Nik
ImportPower

 

[dtclk320]

Im thinking of going with 19's on my CLK but am very worried about the roads, there just...

Im thinking of going with 19's on my CLK but am very worried about the roads, there just horrible in NY!!!![}][B)][xx(]

 

[Mike55]

JamE55, Nice wheels.
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JamE55, Nice wheels.
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[JamE55]

Re: JamE55, Nice wheels. [:)]...

JamE55, Nice wheels.
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Thanks MikE55!
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