Advice for rims

[Tigershark]

Must have hope lah.... I'm still hoping I can buy the ML350.... Hoping lah.... unless today I strike toto firat prize.... so can only hope.... and dream.....

 

I never buy hope leh...

[thaiedwin]

1.6m i think ur cai sheng giving u 1.6m.....haha

[Ah Bui]

Any amount he willing to give me. ... I'm happy. ...

1.6m i think ur cai sheng giving u 1.6m.....haha

[thaiedwin]

he give u $350 u go buy ur ML350

[Ah Bui]

Buy the RC ML350.... the rest humtum 4D....

[JAJ]

Had my merc for 1week with 19" AMG rims. 1st tank clocked 530km... I love the rear look of the car with 19" staggered setup.

[colrc]

Oversized rims give inaccurate speed readings?

[yc3333]

Oversized rims give inaccurate speed readings?

 

Yes thats right. Short explaination here:

http://www.ehow.com/how-does_4926157_tire-size-affects-speedometer-car.html

 

Simple calculator to know how much difference in speed. But i use this when I want to change rims.

http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp

[RC163]

Check this out...

https://www.google.com.sg/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CDIQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fm.wikihow.com%2FBuy-Good-Rims&ei=KjpDUZ3gNIyNrgfRtYCAAQ&usg=AFQjCNEBrI43zDrc0al099L171xYJHK3nQ

And this....

http://tires.about.com/od/buyers_guide/tp/The-Top-5-Toughest-Aftermarket-Wheels.htm

Thanks for sharing 

[RC163]

Posted 15 March 2013 - 11:40 PM

chris, on 15 Mar 2013 - 11:33 PM, said:

 

to me good rims = must be light and strong... nice or not is individual.. 

 

upsizing doesnt mean will affect power or improve handling..

 

its the weight that affects the response, width and offset that affects handling..

 

dont impulse buy, this is the most important..

Agree, I am considering getting the AMG brakes but was told not 100% can fit. The best way is to change the rim to the wider range in order to fit... so still shopping for rims 

[RC163]

Oversized rims give inaccurate speed readings?

 

this is true?

[blackmercs]

this is true?

Whats yr ride??

[Tykl]

Any bros here ever compare prices for HRE wheels from both autovox and benzline? Which one offer better discount?

[Tykl]

Wow... If you want ADV1 rims, i know someone selling... Quoted me way way below s$10k! Let me know if u r keen. I can pass u the contact....

20" plus PSS is about $6k+

Hi do you have the contact for ADV1 wheels? Got some quotes. 19" forged 1 piece type for set of 4 is around 11k!

[KOT]

Upsize = less comfort level.

Well, if u do it incrementally, then its good way to say there's not much impact in comfort.. If u jump 2-3 sizes, then the impact is more significant..

[mlok]

went again to see rims today. 19 inch sibei chio, 18 inch no fight. any bros out there with c180 1.6 install 19inch? full tank can run how much distance?

 

Hi, 

I am on 19" staggered and i did lower my ride with Bilstein Pro-kit. No issue with rubbing at all. Full tank i managed 640km. Mine ride is a 1.6 komp not CGI. You do feel alittle slower pick up but surprisingly it didn't feel as bumpy compared to my original 17". Infact i think it is more comfortable and stable at high speed. Only lost is higher tyre rolling noise. My wife told me she love the steering feel now that we are on 19".

 

 

[Tykl]

Have gotten quote for a set of wheels with 19" x 8.5 et47.

my stock wheels are 18" x 8 et49 with tyres profile: 235/40/18.

According to vendor (he refers to brabus's recommendation), the tyres will have to be downsized to 225/35/19 if I'm gonna get the 19". His advice, is that if 235, it may rub if turn full lock while car in motion.

Questions:

1. Considering this upsize of wheel will increase width from 8.0 to 8.5 inches, will the tyre wall of 225 be flushed or even depressed inwards making the rims protrude out?

2. Can this set up accommodate 4 or even 6 pot BBK (option to do later on...). He mentioned that the increase in width of 0.5 inches + 2mm is quite substantial. This is new to me I thought only offset increase clearance didnt know its dependent on width as well - is this true?

3. Who on earth actually "downsize" tyre width? I've only heard upsizes or remains status quo...

Any gurus to advise please? Im quite tempted to just get the 235/35/19 but would really like to hear from you guys. My rides a250 w176.

Thanks.

[yc3333]

A45 AMG stock rims are 19X8j ET45 235/35 vs Your quote of 19X8.5j ET47 235/35

 

Using rim calculator, result is " Package is 2 mm (0.1'') closer to suspension/brakes components. Acceptable for most cars."

The 2mm might cause the rubbing though, so its your call whether you wanna try it out.

 

1. 8.5inch is 216mm , with a 225mm tyres its fine. Many C-class owners have such a combi you can come gtg to check it out. Depressed or not actually depends on the tyre brand, certain tyres have harder/straight sidewalls.

 

2. Im not a BBK expert, so cant help you. But many bros here uses 19" rims with their BBK. Importance is the rotor size i think.

 

3. Due to the offset it might be safer to use 225 tyres. Else 8j or 8.5j with ET45 running 235/35 is ok.

 

[Tigershark]

1. at 19" x 8.5JJ, a width of 235 or 245 tyre fits well.

 

2. 235/35R19 is a closer fit than 225/35R19 if your car speedo is calibrated to 235/40R18.

[Tigershark]

Besides all the mathematical calculations, how rim spokes are designed also matter for BBK clearance. At a correct design, even 17" rims can use BBK.

[Tykl]

Thanks guys for the feedback. Good thing is wheel manufacturer has confirmed that my ride can fit 235/35/19 with 19" x 8.5jj et47 without any modification...

Just to choose between tyres now.. Goodyear as2 or conti csc5 or Pirelli pzero. Any suggestions? I may got for Goodyear as2...

I've decided to drop run flats this time as I don't think my wife can take any harsher ride than what I'm currently having! (235/40/18 w runflats as stock).