E63 Wheel options and the PERFECT SPECS - w212-

[@axs7689]

Its crazy the amount of time i spend on your videos. After just dropping thousands on a coolant issue Ive decided to learn a lot more to keep my E550 on the road. Been watching you from 70k miles to 101k now 😂

[@ExoticCarDIY]

I always hope the underlining lesson learned in all my videos is that anyone can do anything. I spent a lot of time reading and researching everything. Also get a lot of enjoyment out of doing any work

[@CarCrazyRDM]

I just went through (actually still kind of going through) this exact same process with my '16 wagon. Except as the car is my DD and I drive 20K miles a year, I decided I wanted to stick with 19's for ride quality and wheel integrity. I went with a two piece forged wheel built to my specs, and like you, I took my time figuring out exactly what width, offset and tire combo I wanted to run. I ultimately decided on 19x9.5 ET38 (outside lip pushed out 5mm & inside lip pushed in 7mm) and 19x10 ET48 (outside lip pushed out 10mm & inside pushed in 2mm) with 265/35 and 295/30 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires. Sadly, when the wheels arrived last week I found there was very light contact between my tie rod end and a raised portion of the barrel. So I'm currently working with the wheel company to remedy the issue. I think we're going to end up swapping out the barrel for a 9" wide one (leaving the outside spec the same), thus drawing the inside back towards the outside of the car and avoiding the interference. I'll probably end up dropping back to a 255 tire as well. But that actually pairs better with the total diameter of the 295 anyway. Can't wait to get tires on them and get them mounted!

[@winstonw5273]

bro. let me know if you have a answer. I have the same need like you. DD this car want 19 inch wheel with Michelin tire

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Luckily, the roads here are great, otherwise I would have stayed with 19s as well. Your rears are going to fit exactly like the cls63 rims in my video. Which in my opinion is perfectly spec'd. The 295 is a much better choice than the 285 since 295 is a full 26-in tall to match the front. Sucks about the front being too wide, but yeah the 9 inch barrel should fix the issue. I wouldn't feel bad about running the 255

[@chrisvmartinez]

I'm here on my own quest to find new wheels for my '14 E350 wagon. It currently has the stock 18" AMG package paint-matched silver double spokes but the rear is tucked in real bad imo 😅. And the forums say the same thing about the front clearance issues. Looks like 9" will have to due 😢 And love the channel @ExoticCarDIY 🤙

[@CarCrazyRDM]

@@chrisvmartinez, you can fit 9.5" wheels in the front for sure, you just have to be mindful of what size tire you're going to run and obviously get the offset correct. The issues I had with my 9.5's not fitting was an unfortunate circumstance of how the barrel of the particular wheel I was going to run had a raised section that interfered with the tie-rod end. With a different barrel design or a 20" wheel, the 9.5" would have cleared in all other aspects. I just didn't want to run a 20" wheel and liked the wheel I have selected enough to want to stick with it... even if in a smaller width.

[@winstonw5273]

The greatest video! I’m waiting for this for years.

[@winstonw5273]

If I still want keep 19 inch since it’s my daily. What’s the suggested spec? Keep all the same like original?

[@MrRyman222]

I like the factory 19inch 10 spoke alloys, I managed to find rear 10x19 cls rears last year in Germany new unused boxed factory clearance just also have to pay import taxes, but fills up the rear arches now stealth look , very happy 😊

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Agree, they should have been the standard size for the 212 IMO. Sucks they are Hard to find now days.

[@MrRyman222]

Best places to try are Germany and Eastern Europe countries as i said before about import taxes

[@chriscanada4744]

Thank you for this! Awesome W212 E63 content!

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@supadave41]

Looks amazing with those wheels 😍

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Thanks man

[@FrostyAMG]

Those wheels look sweet in that brushed black finish. Very tasteful.

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Thanks man

[@joea1746]

Beautiful wheels they give your E63 that aggressive yet shuttle look. Very nice! They look like the Vossen forge 20 inch staggered on my E400. 😅

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Vossen makes some great wheels

[@LeTigre22]

Just picked up a w212 E63S, previous owner put in a new wiring harness due to oil in harness and just did all the coolant pipes. Feel like those are the major issues taken care of. Love the car insane performance but will drive normal when you want it

[@ExoticCarDIY]

For my car, I do think those two things combined with a reasonable maintenance schedule well keep your m157 and top shape that reduced the risk of having any of the scary failures people hear about. Congrats on the purchase enjoy

[@kingtitosglove]

Thanks for this man! Uhmmm how'd you get those big ass calipers 😂. Did you paint them?

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Yep, I documented everything in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3fQnniJpNakn7s

[@kingtitosglove]

@@ExoticCarDIY yo you are a beast for this bro thanks!

[@zoehaze]

I love it when us DIY'ers call bluff on OEM engineers😅😅😅

[@MyFonx]

hi I often watch your videos since I bought an e63s amg w212 I see that you manage this model very well 👍💪 I tried to find a video for changing the gearbox but I think you don't haven't done one yet if you have a video to help me that would be cool😉

[@tippy35075]

Similar to the Koya SF10 design which is a "semi forged" wheel

[@zm3471]

Very helpful information bud. Thanks for pulling this video together. Would I be able to run the same spec wheels on a 2016 e400 4matic wagon?

[@ExoticCarDIY]

I would imagine so, do you happen to know the stock offsets and wits on your current wheels? I suppose if they're the same as the sedan then all these offset should work

[@zm3471]

@@ExoticCarDIY I wasn’t sure whether there were subtle differences in the width of the front and rear fenders between e63 and e400 and then wagon on top of that. Once I have the car in possession next week I will double check :) … Thanks for the quick response, will keep you posted.

[@demarcoboy1]

Did you use lowering links in the rear? Which one this you get?

[@iamryan4130]

Hi *Mr. Exotic.* My other account got hacked so I asked Google to delete it. I commented on the latest video about tires for your truck. So, Amazon says the OEM rotors listed on your E63s pad and rotor replacement video won't fit. The OE Brembo's are currently on a massive sale at 245 per rotor. Wanted to check with ya before I proceed getting them. Also, in the video, your buddy made you custom spacers for the 390mm upgrade you did. Does the friend still make em? If they do i can just get the 390's and put those on for their benefits. PS didn't find the brackets you used. Lastly, cam shaft position sensor question, if the wicking from the sensor have begun (replacing those soon, parts already bought) and I have sprayed down the ECU with electric cleaner to just in case, what would you recommend as to do as well? I did find a little oil in the ECU harness and got concerned. Thank you sir for reading and replying. Have a blessed day and stay safe from the hurricane!

[@santagautam115]

Thanks for clearing out so many stuff here! Question, 10 spokes on both cls 63 and e 63 are cast?

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Yes, both version of the 10 spokes are cast. The pre and post split 5s as well as the cls crossspokes are all forged.

[@santagautam115]

@@ExoticCarDIY I’ve 10s cls. I should’ve gotten cls 5s. Btw, thanks for putting out that piano sunroof video, I was able to fix mine as well! All that rattle and knocking is completely gone like a magic.

[@ExoticCarDIY]

@@santagautam115 just watch the potholes and you'll be fine

[@88elbron88]

I got Vossen X Work wheels on mine. 20x9.0 up front and 20x10.5 in the rear if i remember correctly... Got some vids on my channel.

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Sweet, I'll check it out

[@Ay_Tishhh]

Hey boss love your e63 I’m buying a cls63 2015 same motor anything else I should be worried about I know you covered a lot on your video I’m doing plugs and the cam sensors i also want to do a stage 1 tune thanks

[@ExoticCarDIY]

I'd scope cylinders 1&5 to check for excessive wear

[@urmahhuh]

help! im back again. so w212 e63s, front tires almost killed me. very exceesive tireware on the inside causing tyre to split, what tips for what i should check? I did alignment , balancing and rim isn't bent in anyway. but that tyreware! basically that tyre lasted 7 months. Please man, gimme some tips, guys at garage was saying something about neg camber, but to my understanding, my car is stock n can't adjust...

[@santagautam115]

I found 2016 cls63s all 4 wheels with tires for unbelievable price

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Score!

[@santagautam115]

@@ExoticCarDIY I’m either getting scammed or that guy doesn’t know what he is selling for $900.

[@todornaidenov]

Is this size for 20 inch rims suitable for E63 station wagon ?

[@ExoticCarDIY]

yes, that is correct

[@todornaidenov]

@@ExoticCarDIY thanks 🙏🏻

[@mtreid01]

Is the car lowered or stock height?

[@ExoticCarDIY]

lowered on KW coilovers

[@viperbite18]

split 5 spokes are rare? explains why I cant find a set of split 5 spoke spares LOL

[@OlivierBrom]

rear side should be 295/25 20

[@AlEsawi392]

Too clean

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Thanks man