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Old 04-28-2015, 12:32 AM
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Replacement Cost for 19" AMG Wheel

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Just learned that a pothole took out a 19" AMG on my C400. The dealer wants $1,100 for the wheel (and about $550 for a tire I can get on Tire Rack for about $352). And, the wheel has to be ordered from the Fatherland! These were a $500 upgrade for 4, and, FWIW, I don't recommend them in LA despite their looks. Too many potholes, and the ride is a crashy with the runflats. For those with 19s, be careful out there!
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Originally Posted by heyjoe
Hello All,

Just learned that a pothole took out a 19" AMG on my C400. The dealer wants $1,100 for the wheel (and about $550 for a tire I can get on Tire Rack for about $352). And, the wheel has to be ordered from the Fatherland! These were a $500 upgrade for 4, and, FWIW, I don't recommend them in LA despite their looks. Too many potholes, and the ride is a crashy with the runflats. For those with 19s, be careful out there!
Sorry to hear that, can the wheel be repaired? or go aftermarket, my 19's came with pirelli p-zero summer tires (not run-flat).
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that seems like a lot....

i managed to do something like this to all 4 of my bmw rims (unlit street, random concrete bar in middle of street....) and it was only $1900 for 4 oem rims. i would bet there are cheaper places.
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Do you know the actual model code for the wheel in question?

I found some after-market wheels that appear the same, not sure on the offsets etc though;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/26185...f14=108&ff19=0

Granted these are UK so they must also be available in the US etc.

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The dealership HAS to charge that much so they can justify charging $1,200 or more for the wheel/tire warranty.
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I would suggest you put a thread up saying you are interested in these wheels. Someone who has gone for some aftermarket shoes may be able to cut you a deal.
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Originally Posted by bartola
Sorry to hear that, can the wheel be repaired? or go aftermarket, my 19's came with pirelli p-zero summer tires (not run-flat).
Are you sure your Pirellis aren't run flats? I have the 19 inch wheels and run flat summer P Zeros on my C400.
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Originally Posted by BenzC400
Are you sure your Pirellis aren't run flats? I have the 19 inch wheels and run flat summer P Zeros on my C400.
I will double check.
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Are you sure your Pirellis aren't run flats? I have the 19 inch wheels and run flat summer P Zeros on my C400.
+1. Should be RFTs.
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Thanks for the responses

I don't want to buy a non-oem replacement on a 3,000 mile car. Also, I think all the C400s in the US come with runflats and no spare...

Good idea about looking into whether the rim can be repaired. I must say the dealer has been sort of reasonable, charging full price for the rim, but offering a free new tire and detail. Just thought I'd warn those with 19 inch wheels to look out!

I'm driving a C300 loaner with 18s and (a) its a very nice car, with plenty of go (though far less than than the turbo 6 in the 400), and (b) the 18s' ride is perhaps more suitable for the crummy streets around here.
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Originally Posted by BenzC400
Are you sure your Pirellis aren't run flats? I have the 19 inch wheels and run flat summer P Zeros on my C400.
My bad, you are correct "run-flats" - hew

All said they are not bad, when I had rf on my CLA they were so noisy I changed them to non-run flat, night/day, these ones are quiet for being rf.

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