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Let me speak candidly for a moment when I say there are some things in life that simply are better when they're bigger. A few things that appropriately fall under this adage include flat-screen televisions (for men), diamonds (for women), and the irrefutable proof that creationism is true and a Designer does exit – the posterior of one Jennifer Lopez (for me).
In the world of automobiles, size is equally as important, no more so than in the highly rapped out about realm of rims. Just ask BRABUS, who recently took three of their most popular Monobolock designs and super sized them, upgrading each to include 22-inch variants. The Monoblock Magnums®, as they should be but unfortunately aren't known as, can be fitted on either the S-Class or CL-Class, and come in the size of 10Jx22. Throw in some high performance 275/25 ZR 22 tires on the front combined with a pair of 295/25 ZR 22 tires in the back, and you've got a combo more than suitable for an airing on the next episode of MTV Cribs.
Want to see them? I thought you might. To do so, keep scrolling to check out each of three 22-inch BRABUS Monobock designs on both the Mercedes S-Class and CL-Class models. For some added fun, BRABUS also debuted new aluminum sport fenders for the S-Class, which as you'll see below, add an extra dash of venting behind the front wheel arches of the luxury sedan.
As always, click any photo to see the vastly better high resolution version.
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE
New for the Mercedes S-Class and CL-Class:
BRABUS 22-Inch Wheels and BRABUS Aluminum Sport Fenders Size does matter: With the new 22-inch BRABUS Monoblock light-alloy wheels BRABUS (BRABUS) opens the door to a new dimension for the latest Mercedes S-Class sedan and the CL-Class coupe.
The latest BRABUS development offers more than just spectacular looks; the new wheels also provide sporty handling with large safety reserves. BRABUS further refines the luxury sedan with strikingly styled sport front fenders.
Discerning automotive enthusiasts can choose from three popular BRABUS Monoblock designs. The most classic of BRABUS wheels, the BRABUS Monoblock VI light-alloy wheel with its six polished double spokes is available in this new king-size format as is the sporty- looking Monoblock S wheel styling with its five polished double spokes. The third BRABUS option in this size is the 22-inch version of the Monoblock E wheel family.
It features nine strikingly styled spokes and a polished drop center.
The new 22-inch Monoblock wheels can be mounted on the luxury sedan and the exclusive coupe in size 10Jx22 front and back. The German Technical Inspection Agency (TÜV) approved high-performance tires in size 275/25 ZR 22 in front combined with size 295/25 ZR 22 tires on the rear axle. Thanks to a special tire design geared specifically towards luxury sedans and high-performance coupes, the new BRABUS tire/wheel combinations offer sporty and agile handling paired with excellent ride comfort.
To give the S-Class sedan an even more striking appearance the BRABUS designers have developed custom-tailored aluminum sport fenders that replace the production front fenders. The exclusive appearance is characterized by an air outlet made from clear-coated carbon and a horizontal brace that spans the outlet with embossed BRABUS signet and integrated LED lights. The latter are activated just like the ones in the BRABUS rocker panels via the keyless remote or by pulling on a door handle.
In addition, BRABUS offers specially calibrated suspension modules for these latest top-of-the-line complete-wheel sets. They are available in custom versions for vehicles with air suspension or with ABC active suspension. They give both sedan and coupe a sportier yet still comfortable ride, and lower the ride height by some 25 millimeters (1.0 inches).
The new large wheels naturally offer ample space for highly efficient fade-free BRABUS high-performance brake systems. Three different versions are available including a high-end brake system with 12-piston fixed aluminum calipers and vented and perforated front discs measuring 380 x 36 millimeters (15.0 x 1.4 inches). The rear axle features discs measuring 355 x 28 millimeters (14.0 x 1.1 inches) and six-piston fixed aluminum calipers.
Like all BRABUS light-alloy wheels the new 22-inch wheels are manufactured in OEM quality and represent state-of-the-art production technology.
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Source: BRABUS Unveils 22-Inch Rims And Aluminum Sport Fenders For Mercedes-Benz S-Class And CL-Class | eMercedesBenz - The Unofficial Mercedes-Benz Weblog
