e class 350 coupe wheel upgrade.

[kevin42]

Hi has anyone upgraded there 18" wheels. I would like some 19" but not sure what would look right any ideas?

[r129sl]

Surely what they look like is of secondary importance to the effect that even larger wheels may have on grip, ride, handling, NVH and general performance?

[kevin42]

If I wanted to know the effect on ride and performance i would have posted that question.

[r129sl]

What do you think they'll look like? You'll probably think they look great. That's all that matters. If you want them, buy them. What we think they'll look like is irrelevant. It's like asking what we think of the colour red, or whether we like the Beatles, or whether we're legs or tit men. It's completely subjective. Personally, I think they'll look ridiculous, but so what? Why don't you get the rear side windows tinted while you're at it?

[j3gme]

r129sl said:

, or whether we're legs or tit men. ?

I think you sound like an anal man myself!

Back to the post......... 19" AMG would look great...go on you no you want to !

[r129sl]

[matc]

I've had the factory option 19s on my last couple of coupes and currently have them on my cab, apart from attracting every kerb they improve the look of the car massively IMO.

If you were to go with bigger wheels I would suggest going for the factory fit option and not an aftermarket set, I think the wrong wheels can completely ruin the look of a car.

ps ignore R129, he rarely has a positive word to say on here!

[kevin42]

Thanks for that info Matc, Those were the wheels i was thinking of. I now need to find some at a sensible price.

[matc]

This company usually gets them cheaper than most Merc dealers manage:

http://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/mercedes_alloy_wh...

Or I guess you could trawl eBay but I reckon it'll be a long wait!

[kevin42]

Cheers for that, ye ebay would be a long shot with them been such a new design.