What size were the wheels, thats not too bad on the weight savings but the CAI is definitely a better bang for buck mod.

 

Doc we really don't need a "HEMI" to do wheelies....With nearly identical demensions (especially weight and wheelbase), here's a wheelstander that's only a second faster than Mr. Photoman's "6".
Ann's X
But you're right, maybe a Detroit Locker, along with 4.88's (and some wrinkle walls) might come in handy.
It makes me wonder if we'll be seeing a radical SRT yanking the front wheels on "Pinks All Out" in a few years.
Actually the 17" wheels on a SLK cut a 1/2 second off its 1/4 mi. ET's compared to the lighter "NA" Crossfire, (thanks to less rotating mass).
But putting skinny SLK type tires on a torquey SRT might not be a very good idea unless you like the smell of melting rubber.

 

Actually I don't remember what size I was looking at. In fact, now that I think about it, 5 lbs per wheel is high. Maybe it was 2 or 3. But you can check American Racing's web site out. They'll custom make whatever you want for about $600 a wheel.

 

I wish I had not lost the photos of my old camaro...she would yank the front end...it would be nice to build another race car...but, getting too old for that now, I just like pushing the limits on what I have without destroying the stock look, and drivability. So, no stripping going with mine, now a stripper in mine, well, that would be another thread...lol

 

you should check out 240m3srt's 315/35 -17's tires. i dont think "skinney" is the word i would use!

 

Did they come on it from the factory? NO! SLK's come with "Skinny" tires compared to what came on the Crossfire. That's what I was refering to in my post about SLK's running a 1/2 sec. faster than a lighter NA Crossfire does on its STOCK tires.

 

Are these a potential candidate for the SRT6?

CLK320 [1998-1999] 16x7 in., 5 lug, 112mm bolt pattern. 7 spoke.

 

When referring to weight savings are you primarily talking 1/4 mile? No advantage I could see for the street.

 

i gotcha!! i run the 17's on my 32 and think they def help getting down the track. i love the oz wheels but they only come in 18 for the superleggras and after seeing 240's massive tires thats what i want now!!

 

Better gas mileage, more nimble car and greater acceleration are all great things for the street.

 

I want a pair of those rims.

 

You can find em for cheap but I can't figure out if they are SRT6 fitment.

 

Ok, you find them for me for cheap................and I'll test the fitment.
I've never found a M-B wheel(excluding SUV's) that won't bolt up to the rear of a Crossfire.

 

maybe these would work. seem cheap enough!
16" MERCEDES CLK320 SET OF (4) WHEEL RIM:eBay Motors (item 220517830838 end time Dec-27-09 16:41:53 PST)

 

Those would fit...............but they're not the same rims(I want the EXACT rims pictured).

 

here you go but it seems they have singles not sets. theres a few singles on ebay but this was the cheapest. maybe they have 2
Refinished Mercedes CLK320 1998-2000 16 inch Wheel, Ri:eBay Motors (item 160363404490 end time Dec-16-09 14:20:03 PST)

 

16x7, 5 lug, 112mm bolt circle, 7 spoke, offset 37mm.

These are forged wheels weighing in at 14 lbs.

4 NEW 16" MERCEDES BENZ CLK320 OEM CHROME WHEELS RIMS:eBay Motors (item 110466061372 end time Jan-03-10 16:03:23 PST)

How wide of a tire can you fit on a 7.5 rim?

 

I know exactly how much they weigh(when not chromed).........which is why I don't want chromed rims. I want the polished ones, they are the lightest M-B rims ever produced. You can run 255/50 16 DRs on those rims. There's a 10 second SL55 running those wheels with that size Hoosire DR( I already have the tires).

 

That right there is great info man! I too am going to be looking for a rim that will work the best for a drag setup. IMO, you don't need huge meats under there. The car will hook on a small slick setup.

 

Here's a 600rwhp 10 second SL55 running the little baby 255/60 16's and cutting 1.5-1.6 60's. If he can hook then any Crossfire will hook..........plus I've already had and raced with 315/35 17 Hoosiers and the only thing they do better is look REALLY cool.

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