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Can I fit lets say 17x5 AMG MOnoblocks on a 93 300se????
Can someone help me locate a good cheap source??? are those replicated rims worth it??? same weight same alloys same everything as original AMG's??? what do you guys think??? |
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Why not get a 18"?? Monoblock 18" was designed to fit W140. They actually look very nice on W140. 17" on W140 looks plan....
Andy Kuo ------------------ <UL TYPE=SQUARE> <LI>1992 Mercedes-Benz 400SE <LI>Moonstone Grey/Black Leather <LI>Blue/Red Headlights <LI>Xenon-Look Foglights </UL> ICQ#26950002 http://drive.to/akry |
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The W140 was always a very large, very comfortable car. The biggest gain with such a wheel/tire fittment would be looks. On a car who's strong suit is touring, I might be a bit more hesitant to go with such a low profile for ride/noise considerations. On a more performance oriented model I'm the first one to advocate putting in bigger/stickier wheels/tires. If it is just for looks and/or sharpening up the handling a bit then go for it. Though you might want to choose a tire that is known for its ride/noise characteristics. Dunlop's SP9000 comes to mind. (its also OEM on the SL 18" sport package)
Hope this helps...Lee |
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I'd say the replica AMG wheels most likely can't touch genuine AMG wheels. I used to have a set of ATP 8 hole replicas in 16" on my 300E before I stepped up to a set of AMG monoblock 17" with 215/45/17 Dunlop SP Sport 8000 (discontinued I believe) and the ride quality has barely changed, while the response is much, much better. In removing the 8 hole replicas and comparing them to the AMG's while off the car, the difference in manufacturing quality is evident; the AMG wheel was at least a few pounds lighter and when installed on the car seemed to be much truer.
I've driven a 400SE with 20" wheels and believe it or not, the ride quality wasn't as terrible as I expected; of course the massive power assist on the steering was kind of unnerving compared to my 300E. Brabus makes an awesome 19" wheel for the W140 S class, it's a 3 piece wheel, that would be my wheel of choice when I finally get my S500 coupe Just my 2 cents, good luck... ------------------ Chris Singh 1983 300D 200k+ (stopped odometer) 1990 300E 123k 1999 E430 12k http://benz.mp3car.com http://stormworks.max3d.com |
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