I currently have a 1998 E430. In a few weeks I'll be putting in a set of Bilstein Sports and H&R Sport spring. I was wondering if anyone out there have a set of Opera Design's OP1. I'm going with 8.5x18 and 11x18 for the rears. I wanted to know if it might be too low for those wheels size.

Turbo,

I just mounted a set of O.Z. Opera 1's on my '99 E430 today. It's a base car (e.g. not a "Sport"), so I wanted to retain a fairly conventional look with a +1 17" fitment and no lowering. I'm biased... think it looks very nice as a very subtle mod -- a nice alternative to AMG. I was concerned that with 18's I would need to lower a bit to get the right fender gap look, but if you want 18's I am sure the style would work equally well. The wheels appear to very nicely made -- make sure you ask for the MB center caps.

Greg

PS -- Tire Rack shipped 'em right out with a set of Dunlop SP9000s. One of the Dunlops is a bit square, TR is shipping another right away. {Quite responsively I might add.)

PPS -- Donnie, if you are reading "Perfect Performance" in Roswell, GA is a friendly, quality align/balance shop. Thanks for the tip.

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GParker
'99 E430

Greg,

I'll second that recommendation for Perfect Performance. David Usher is a good guy. He has done tire/wheel work on my cars for a couple years now with no complaints. Interesting guy to talk with as well...

Lee

To Turbo, You will have to have the fenders rolled extensively to fit those sizes. Good Luck.

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