alloys and lowering

phil_gilhoolie · 01-06-2008

hey guys

There are a couple of modifications that I would like to make
firstly, I have just bought some standard 18" rims off an 2003 SL500 - what spacers, if any, do i need?

secondly, i also plan to lower the car by 30mm, is this possible with the above setup?

cheers

**alroumi** · 01-07-2008

Congratulations on the wheels, sorry I cannot be of an assistance regarding spacers but I do hope the other members will chime in to help you.

phil_gilhoolie · 01-08-2008

Thanks, i've just noticed that the rear tyres are 285 wide!! what do they feed those 500SL's, raw meat!!

**alroumi** · 01-08-2008

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Originally Posted by phil_gilhoolie

Thanks, i've just noticed that the rear tyres are 285 wide!! what do they feed those 500SL's, raw meat!!

It is def wider at the rear, the R171 SLK's 04 to current date can accommodate 265's with ease.

phil_gilhoolie · 02-17-2008

All done now

**alroumi** · 02-17-2008

Congartulations, I love your new wheels and they look absolutely terrific on your SLK.

**etyu** · 02-17-2008

I do like those wheels Phil

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