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07-17-2002, 10:27 AM
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16" or 17" on my '95 W124 E220 SE?
I'm planning to upgrade my 15" stock wheels to a 16 or 17" to look a bit better but don't want to compromise the ride comfort that much.
1. 16" wheels will not compromise ride comfort, maybe negligible, but will it enhance the look MUCH better than the 15"? 2. 17" will make the car look great, but does it really compromise the ride comfort? I know both will result to better handling. Your "expert" opinions based on experience will be highly appreciated. Thanks. dennis 
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07-17-2002, 03:22 PM
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I have 17's on my 300Ce with stiffer springs, and ride is not much different than when I had 16's. in fact I think the ride is better with the 17's over the 16's. Dunno why.
Alon
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07-21-2002, 02:55 AM
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I get a better ride with 17s with the tires below vs 15s with MXV4s
Austin
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Current Stable: 1994 S500 v140, 210k miles, white with grey. Former Mercedes in the Stable: 1983 300CD Turbo diesel 515k mi sold (rumor has it, that it has 750k miles on it now) 1984 300CD Turbo Diesel 150 k mi sold 1982 300D Turbo Diesel 225 sold 1987 300D Turbo Diesel 255k mi sold 1988 300 CE AMG Hammer 15k mi sold 1986 "300E" Amg Hammer 88k mi sold (it was really a 200, not even an E (124.020) 1992 500E 156k mi sold etc.
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07-23-2002, 12:06 AM
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17 it is
thanks guys.
I got a 17" as advised. It looks better & ride not that bad as I thought. I was able to get a 6 Spoke 17" x 8", used in the current CLK, for just US $ 700 with Michellin tires (slightly used/ as new condition). I'll post some pictures soon. 
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07-23-2002, 12:08 AM
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CLK wheels
Do you mean you got the Seven spoke clk wheels with tires? Man, I have been looking for those forever.
Austin
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Current Stable: 1994 S500 v140, 210k miles, white with grey. Former Mercedes in the Stable: 1983 300CD Turbo diesel 515k mi sold (rumor has it, that it has 750k miles on it now) 1984 300CD Turbo Diesel 150 k mi sold 1982 300D Turbo Diesel 225 sold 1987 300D Turbo Diesel 255k mi sold 1988 300 CE AMG Hammer 15k mi sold 1986 "300E" Amg Hammer 88k mi sold (it was really a 200, not even an E (124.020) 1992 500E 156k mi sold etc.
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07-25-2002, 03:29 AM
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No Austin.
What I had was a 6 spoke, not 7. See attached pic of the wheel.
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07-28-2002, 04:32 AM
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pics of 6 spoke wheels on my W124 E220
here they are....
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#8
07-28-2002, 04:39 AM
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oopss
take 2
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#9
07-28-2002, 04:41 AM
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and another one
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#10
07-28-2002, 04:43 AM
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Thanks for clarifying.
I think they look great on your car, but they look crappy by themselves. I have been trying to find those CLK 17" 7 spoke wheels. They are really nice. Looks good man, you might want to lower the rear a little. Austin
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Current Stable: 1994 S500 v140, 210k miles, white with grey. Former Mercedes in the Stable: 1983 300CD Turbo diesel 515k mi sold (rumor has it, that it has 750k miles on it now) 1984 300CD Turbo Diesel 150 k mi sold 1982 300D Turbo Diesel 225 sold 1987 300D Turbo Diesel 255k mi sold 1988 300 CE AMG Hammer 15k mi sold 1986 "300E" Amg Hammer 88k mi sold (it was really a 200, not even an E (124.020) 1992 500E 156k mi sold etc.
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#11
08-03-2002, 06:34 AM
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looks good, but like omegabenz said u may lower the back a little bit but its still a nice car
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