[W126 Coupe] amg wheels

[Jonathan Hodgman]

Having driven on 16, 17 and 18' AMG Aero's  and the 18's IMHO are too much
wheel which won't allow the suspension to do what it Needs to do when
asked.. +2 from stock has been found on a multitude of makes to be the best
all around compromise.
When I weighed an 18 X 8 AMG it came in w/ rubber @ 54lbs, the 17 was around
42 and change.


Jonathan


On Sat, Aug 9, 2008 at 4:39 PM, Kelly Frink <560sec at comcast.net> wrote:


>  The difference between 16" and  18" wheels and tires is 7.8LBS each.

> That would make a big difference?

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> *From:* mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:

> mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] *On Behalf Of *Jonathan Hodgman

> *Sent:* Thursday, August 07, 2008 3:00 PM

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> *Subject:* Re: [W126 Coupe] amg wheels

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> 18's are bloody heavy...I'm not surprised;-)

>

> Jonathan

>

>  On Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 2:19 PM, Clay Woodward <clay500 at msn.com> wrote:

>

> Kelly,

>

> The 18" feel like too much wheel... too heavy,  I have some really wide

> ones on the back that are so close tolerance that I am afraid when I buy new

> rubber which I need soon, that they may rub.

>

> Eddie: Thanks but I will pass on yours

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> 1991 560 SEC 226Hp/271ft/lbs:)

> 1989 560 SEC AMG (N.Amer 250/295)

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Offering Enthusiast Service, Restoration and Modification.
Providing quality parts to discriminating customers in all parts of the
world.
Located in the Greater Atlanta area.
http://www.blueridgemb.com
404 805 1357

1996 S600 Euro "Scharnhorst"
1991 560 SEC Full Euro ECE
1991 560 SEC 226Hp/271ft/lbs:)
1989 560 SEC AMG (N.Amer 250/295)
1986 560 SEL AMG 6.0L 32V
1980 280 SE Euro
1978 300D TMU
1987 560 SEL 162K Midnight Blue on Gray RIP:(
2006 Z4 3.0Si M spec 6sp
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