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Which wheels for my E350 2011 W212.

SmartAmg said:
Mmmm, ok. But the average person, just isn't gonna notice. 🙂👍
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Sure they would .

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That's the problem , I don't have a problem with anyone's opinion , but it doesn't come from a real world experience .
 
Gazwould said:
That's the problem , I don't have a problem with anyone's opinion , but it doesn't come from a real world experience .
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Pretty much every car I've had, I've changed the alloys, and believe me I've had some cars. Because alloys are the most obvious item, that can make even the most mundane of cars look good. And I've never had any problems with any of them. Providing you choose the correct wheel/tyre/offset combination. Including a VW Lupo TDI, I once had, and went from the original 14s to 17s with no problems whatsoever, still drove well, was still comfortable, etc. Oh and a Smart 451 on 17s. So I've got plenty of "Real world experience" 🙂👍
 
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You have to start somewhere and believe me I didn't start there .

I know some that did and to this day they can't fill out a key tag correctly .
 
Joking aside , I'm curious as to the effects of stripping out the stop start battery and wiring etc would have on the mb points system for spring ratings , and a possible effect on unsprung mass . Or is it just wheel related ? Enlighten me , like you did your boot.
 
OneForTheRoad said:
Joking aside , I'm curious as to the effects of stripping out the stop start battery and wiring etc would have on the mb points system for spring ratings , and a possible effect on unsprung mass . Or is it just wheel related ? Enlighten me , like you did your boot.
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Obviously the lighter the car, the better it will handle and the faster it will go. That's not rocket science. That's why Racing cars use Titanium this and Carbon Fibre that. And ultra light racing wheels.
Not so important on a Road car.
 
No explanation for peeps that don't feel !


For it is like pointing a finger at the moon !


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Well my glc handles the same with a full tank of derv as it does with the light on. Real world . 👍
 
Every car I've had right up to the S204 appart from the Mk1 I've detected a handling difference from fuel level.

Guess I should of been a racing driver !
 
Gazwould said:
Every car I've had right up to the S204 appart from the Mk1 I've detected a handling difference from fuel level.

Guess I should of been a racing driver !
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On a 6 mile trip out with the wife n grand kids ? Or around croft .
 
Please don't tell me no one notices lots of passengers vs no passengers vehicle handling differences .
 
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