22" wheels and acceleration.....

[E55 KEV]

Originally Posted by wardog

E55 KEV,

Thanks for the links, I'll Check em out. But, oops, I meant to say reasonably priced (~$500) forged wheels for the 300 C in 20" or 22"

Centerline and Weld may the lowest priced forged wheels.

[wardog]

Yeah, I think you're right. I like a couple of styles from them, but none have really grabbed me. The Centerline Edge 2 is available in a 22". Don't know if they make the correct bolt pattern though.

[E55 KEV]

Originally Posted by wardog

Don't know if they make the correct bolt pattern though.

Forged wheels are usually custom ordered for any car. Every bolt pattern is (should be) available. One reason they cost so much.

[redwinger]

I notice a big difference in acceleration with the 22's on the vehicle. Also the handling is alot worse. I also get the fishtail effect in tight turns when I am on the gas. The esp does not work as well with the bigger wheels. In the end their is a extremely noticiceable difference. So much that you would have to be brain dead to not tell.

[E55 KEV]

redwinger, what tires you running?

[wardog]

Originally Posted by E55 KEV

Forged wheels are usually custom ordered for any car. Every bolt pattern is (should be) available. One reason they cost so much.

The 22X9 Centerline's are $627 on www.superbuytires.com. I could deal with that. Wouldn't want to pay extra on top of that for a custom bolt pattern though.