AMG Alloys - A couple of questions.....

[lesworth]

I am thinking of fitting my W210 E class elegance with 17" AMG Alloys:

1) Anyone know of a good sourse for either Genuine used / refurbished AMG's or replica's?
2) Will I have to change the suspension in any way (elegance model)?
3) Does fitting larger wheels (standard are 15 inch) change the readings in the speedo / milage indicator?

Thanks......

 

[Guy]

AMG Alloys

1] http://www.tyresave.co.uk/alloymrc.html
2] No
3] You should use tyres with a lower profile (sidewall height) to compensate for the bigger wheel, so that the rolling radius remains the same. Hence speedo reading should be only minutely affected, if at all.

 

[lesworth]

AMG Alloys

Very useful. Thanks...

 

[DavidBlake]

AMG Alloys

Your standard tyres are 195/65/15 I believe. These convert to 205/50/17 or 255/40/17. Bodywork clearance may be a problem with the latter. And your ride quality will be trashed.
Another option is to get 7x15" AMG's with 205/60/15 tyres, this was the original sportline option on the W124.

 

[fuzzer]

AMG Alloys

i believe the progression from 195/65/15 wheels is to 225/45/17 . This  keeps the oringinal tyre diameter to 634mm on both or 24.97inches.

here is a good online tyre calculator.

http://www.tyresave.co.uk/tyresize.html