[SLK_cheeky_Chal]

Help me please! 😩 I’m struggling to decide what wheels to get. So I’m in much need of your opinions. Below is my car along with the two style of wheels. Please vote above........ Thanks

Multi spoke deep dish.........

Mesh design deep dish....

 

[Avel Du]

Just be aware that the choice of lug nuts will matter for good and safe fittment.

Search results for query: lug nuts

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[Sneaky Pete]

Neither. Not with an R170. Neo-classic car. Doesn't look good on it. My personal opinion but you asked for it. 😉

 

[SLK_cheeky_Chal]

Neither. Not with an R170. Neo-classic car. Doesn't look good on it. My personal opinion but you asked for it. 😉

How can you not think these wheels don’t suit the car?? This SLk looks amazing with these rims 😁

 

[Windinmyhair]

How can you not think these wheels don’t suit the car?? This SLk looks amazing with these rims 😁 View attachment 594764

They are not the wheels you showed us.....

 

[SLK_cheeky_Chal]

They are not the wheels you showed us.....

No but very similar 😜

 

[Windinmyhair]

No but very similar 😜

Apart from the colour, extra spokes and dish depth.....

 

[Chalky139]

Monoblock would be my favourite, price allowing

 

[SLK_cheeky_Chal]

Apart from the colour, extra spokes and dish depth.....

Believe me when I say this, I’ve spent hours trying to find those wheels however not had any luck.
Also IMO they sit out to far for my liking. silver rims I don’t think suit my car due to the colour mine is which is why I’m going for black rims 😋

 

[SLK_cheeky_Chal]

Monoblock would be my favourite, price allowing

Im with you on this, but like you said it all depends on the money and budget 😩

 

[Windinmyhair]

There's a set of 18" 10 spoke black with diamond cut SLK 55 wheels sitting on ebay UK right now but no dish.

 

[LeonardoDaBenz]

Others may be able to search (or have more luck) for you if you provide a budget/colour/style(s)/etc.

 

[SLK_cheeky_Chal]

There's a set of 18" 10 spoke black with diamond cut SLK 55 wheels sitting on ebay UK right now but no dish.

I would be interested but I want to stick with 17”as I’ve been advised 18” on a R170 are not exactly practical

 

[b82012]

18"s on any SLK of any year would look great... maybe if you are into a comfort ride and easy boulevard cruising, then you are better off on 16s and 17s... However, if you have any interest in your sport-lux R17x delivering some sort of sporty ride and handling, then those 18s would deliver this in spades with slightly wider rims and slightly lower profile tires.

There is so much made into concerns for wheel upsizing and some are just myths....

Why not go test drive a R170 on 18s and one on 17s to confirm if the warning about upsizing is real or imagined...

My R172 came with AMG 18s and I am riding on AMG 19s... MB builds these convertibles to handle up to 20s as you'll find in the AMG GT, SLR, SLS, etc... sure these are bigger cars with bigger motors, but our R17x SLKs can sure handle up to 19s with aplomb...

 

[SLK_cheeky_Chal]

18"s on any SLK of any year would look great... maybe if you are an older generation and need comfort and boulevard cruising only, then stick to 16s and 17s... However, if you have any interest in sportier ride and better handling, then 18s would suit yours plenty good as well.

There is so much made into concerns for wheel upsizing and many are just myths....

Why not go test drive a R170 on 18s and one on 17s to confirm if the warning about upsizing is real or imagined...

My original plans was to fit 18” wheels with Bilstein 30mm suspension kit but was advised against it as it’s a very hard ride and causes other issues. See my previous thread below. This is why I changed my mind. As 18” with standard suspension I thought would sit to high?? 🤔😮

R170 18” rims

Hello all, I’m planning on putting a set of 18” rims on my 2003 230. At the minute it has the standard 16” 5 spoke wheels on standard suspension. But my plans are to fit the following: Front: 8.5x18 et32 with 225/40 tyres Rear: 9.5x18 et35 with 255/35 tyres Bilstein B12 suspension kit 30mm...

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[LeonardoDaBenz]

If you update your profile with the city you live in (England doesn't quite cut it), you may find someone here who lives near you and be able to help "in person" so to speak (at least, if you're not in lock down at the time 😉 )

 

[b82012]

18s would be fine on your R170 and will not sit too high unless you fit a too-tall tire. Below shows what will fit on yours (granted it isn't a 320, but they are similar in specs)

 

[Sneaky Pete]

How can you not think these wheels don’t suit the car?? This SLk looks amazing with these rims 😁 View attachment 594764

Well,you asked for opinions and I gave you mine.😉
In the end it is all up to you ofcourse.😁

 

[Johnkat]

Since these wheels are made for the SLK...I rather like the 1st one...

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[SLK_cheeky_Chal]

Just to let you all know, mesh deep dish won the race and the decision is final 😁 they should be arriving sometime next week 😋