Alloys for SLK55 Turbines on SLK280?

[SilentSpanner]

The car's present wheels are these cosy 16-inch alloys.

[SilentSpanner]

Seems like these fancy "turbine" chaps may work...All R171 alloys are interchangeable, right?

[JamesStv]

You "should" furthermore have the deflector panels on the bumper behind the wheels for the broader rears. That being said, I think they should fit.

[SilentSpanner]

Oh, I see. I happened upon a set (I hope!) on the Bay the other day. How fortunate!

[SilentSpanner]

Now I'm having doubts!
Each of the square-shaped alloys has a 9x18 dimension and an ET of 42.

Shows: Will they be a good fit?

A only three centimetres separate us from suspension! seems like a lot.

Alert from Google AI:

If you own a Mercedes-Benz SLK from the R170 or R171 generation, you may run a 9x18-inch square layout; however, you'll need to pay close attention to the offsets to prevent rubbing, particularly on the front axle.

[Uneripty]

Having much larger wheels will ruin the ride over the terrible British roads and increase the possibility of cracking or even curbing one, but do you think it's worth it? I don't mean to seem old; I'm only 19 years old.

[SilentSpanner]

I get it! As a whole, I agree with you that these alloys look fantastic on the SLK55; nevertheless, I'm still considering whether or not a 17-inch compromise would be more satisfactory.

[Nekomp]

My R171 SLK came with factory fit 17s from the factory and that's more than enough for us. Blobcat's 2009 280, which is his daily driver and has logged 100,000 miles, is still on 16s, so I wouldn't recommend going to 18s if you're fond of your teeth and fillings. I don't think 18s are the right size since they will make the ride excessively stiff and unpleasant, make it harder to find affordable tires, and increase the likelihood of wheel and rim damage on our lovely bumpy roads.