W211 19's or 20's

[oddjob]

Hi guys,

Starting to think about new wheels for my E class. I know I would prefer a chunky concaved five spoke but not sure whether to go 19 or 20". I don't want it to become uncomfortable so if 20's are too harsh I'll give it a miss.

Hoping to get some opinions and maybe pics. Tyre sizes and offsets would be good too.

Thanks

Jon

 

[developer]

These are 19"s on my previous E Class.

They are CLS wheels (AMG III) with a 25F/28R offset making them protrude that bit further - straight on, no spacers, longer bolts

Dished too .

Sheepy67 put some 20's on his - a search should find his thread.

 

[C43AMG]

They are the best wheels for the 211. Great car John.

 

[oddjob]

That's exactly the look I want. Sounds like an easy fit too which is nice! Thank you for the pics, looks lovely

I'll do a search for Sheepy67 now.

Thanks

Jon

 

[oddjob]

Hmmm, 20's look good too. Decisions decisions lol.

How was the ride on the 19's?

 

[developer]

Fine, though the car was on Airmatic, which helped.

 

[oddjob]

Yeah I bet it makes a big difference. Hmm, can't decide lol!

 

[V12]

20's are overkill on the W211.
Tyres become very expensive and ride suffers a lot.

 

[daveenty]

I've got 19s on mine and I think they fill the arches nicely. Had 20s on my last couple of (Non Merc) cars and they were fine, though I think it's the profile which affects the ride and not the diameter. 30% on the rear, 35% front on mine, same as my Jag on 20".

Merc doesn't seem as harsh as the Jag though.

 

[p3tchy]

Def go 20's In fact a set of Cades Ixion 20's are in the for sale section... (shameful plug)

 

[oddjob]

I do want to keep some comfort so it seems 19's are the way to go.

Cheers guys, any pics if different wheels appreciated

 

[Major774]

I was going to go for some 19s but I stuck with the 18s after lowering the car.

The 18s filled the arches better once lowered.

 

[C43AMG]

I do want to keep some comfort so it seems 19's are the way to go.

Cheers guys, any pics if different wheels appreciated

Google Alloy-Wheels Direct lots of photo's

 

[oddjob]

Great, thanks