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05-24-2008
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| SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Miami
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|  20 inch wheels on slk 55 Hi, I just wanted to inquire and see if anyone had tried 20 inch wheels on their slk 55s....What were the specs for wheels and tires and what are the expected performance changes if there are any? Also any rubbing issues??? Thanks  |
 
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05-25-2008
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| Dude  Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales
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 | Don't do it. 19s fit wonderfully but 20 is taking the pi$$ if i'm honest.
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05-25-2008
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| Moderator  Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait
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| 20's will seriously look out of place as it will increase ride height of your car due to higher diameter of the wheels, which then therfore requires you to get atleast coilovers to achieve a proper drop and when you do it might rub against the tyres atleast.
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05-25-2008
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| Senior SLK World Member 
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| Look here, one guy in Germany seems to have done it. http://www.mbslk.de/modules.php?op=m...ght=Zoll%20AMG http://www.mbslk.de/modules.php?op=m...ght=Zoll%20AMG Concerning rubbing issues: Yes, there was necessary some work in the wheelhouses. But the German authorities (TÜV or Dekra) has accepted it. front: 8,5 x20 ET43 with 225/30 tyres rear: 9,5 x20 ET43 with 245/30 tyres and 10 mm spacers around. Originally he wanted to install 235/30 and 265/25 tyres, but these are very difficult to get. There are discussions in the article shown above, whether the photos are faked or all information are correct. I wouldn't do it: The optimum for our SLK are 18 or 19 inch wheels.
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05-25-2008
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| Don 
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|  Why 20" wheels? Most here that go aftermarket go with 19" wheels. Proven look and fit. The SLK in the link above looks good IMO, stationary. Not worth the expense and aggravation to realize you made a mistake. I tend to take the advice of those that are smarter than I am.
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05-25-2008
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| SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Miami
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|  Thanks to all of you that took the time to share your opinions and experiences. My line of thought was always to stay with the 19s. I just wanted to inquire and get some information on what people thought about the 20s. My slk is not an everyday car. I've only put about 4000 miles in a year and a half. The thought crossed my mind of going to the 20 inch wheels but I think I may stay put with the 19s. Do not want to go through the hassle of doing any modifications to the car  . Thanks again to everyone that responded!!!! |
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20 will looks fine if fits properly from a pro shop... Just my opinion  Have a great day everyone  | |
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05-31-2008
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 | It would probably look something like this  LOL... 20in+ belong on a sedan or truck, not an SLK... Good luck, Dan |
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