Anyone running a E55K on 20's

[Dogbreath]

Hi
I'm going to buy some wheels for my E55K . Looking at the MB Sites in the US there's lots using 20's . Anyone over here using them? If so any issues, tyre rubbing, any info would be great... Ie. Size, offsets
20x9 upfront and 20x10 rear
Thanks
Lee

 

[Abb]

Hi Lee, not a E55 but a CLS55, I run 20s on mine. (j on the front and 10.5 rears. Offset it 35 all round but I run 10mm spacers on the rear, drives spot on.

 

[Dogbreath]

Cheers mate, searching the net it looks like 245/30/20 front and 285/25/20 rear. Waiting to hear from a few wheel shops to see what they advise using.

Lee

 

[Deleted member 37751]

I had 20" Brabus alloys on my E55K and the ride was horrific, seriously shocking, 25 profile on the back is just ridiculous.

 

[Dogbreath]

That's the only thing that has kinda been bothering me, was it really harsh...? I'm used to a rough ride as I've had a skyline GTR for the last 15 year with hard suspension and 19's .
Thanks for your input anyway
Lee

 

[Deleted member 37751]

I've had big wheels on many cars (22's on RR Sports/ML etc) but they were by far and away the harshest I've ever experienced.

19's are the absolute limit on the W211 E55, the 20's completely ruin a great car.

 

[Dogbreath]

Hmm, I'm having 2nd thoughts now.....! Need to look at E55's with 19's on.
Thanks anyway

 

[Deleted member 37751]

My 19" split rims:

 

[Deleted member 37751]

 

[Dogbreath]

They look great, think you have convinced me They fill the arches well.
Lee

 

[Deleted member 37751]

They're the SL fitment, so wider at the front and rear than the W211's but as long as you go with the W211 tyre width, they fit fine.

 

[Alps]

20`s look the nuts but not practical on uk roads, ~US have better roads.

19`s look good and ride well imo