Opinions on these rims? please give me some suggestions

Dreamin430Dream · 11-21-2003, 01:06 AM

Hey all,

I would like to put these on the 430

19x8 fronts 19x10's in the back. What do you all think?

If anyone has suggestions on rims that look like these and in the 500 each price range plz let me know!! thanks!

http://www.kaotikstreetalloys.com/im..._Z5_350z_2.jpg

http://www.kaotikstreetalloys.com/im...images/z_5.jpg

thanks!

P.S. my first choice where these but they are only 19x7.5 :-(

http://www.nichealloys.com/images/wheels/f_16.jpg

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mmgrad · 11-21-2003, 01:38 AM

the first set are basically like the Lorinser LM-5 wheels... and I think they look real nice...

the last one... well, thats too retro for my taste, but of course, these will ultimately be for you to use & enjoy... so you need to be happy with your purchase rather then listening to what forum members tell you to do

mmgrad · 11-21-2003, 01:41 AM

btw, are you talking about $500 each?

Cause if you are looking for that Lorinser LM-5 look, you can buy replicas on ebay for about $1000 or so for a complete set...

shop around before you buy... be smart

3 bAn 2 PoW 0 · 11-21-2003, 01:42 AM

both of the rims look Lorinser Style...the first one LM5...second one RS something...

i would have to pick the first ones!

-Greg

ach7ung · 11-21-2003, 04:55 AM

First one definately... reminds me of the Loewenhard BR5

second one is eww

mmgrad · 11-21-2003, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ach7ung
First one definately... reminds me of the Loewenhard BR5

second one is eww

HUH???

Are you drunk again Christoph?

BR5s are twin spoke wheels....

CiLKY · 11-21-2003, 01:08 PM

If you like those kinda wheels check out the ADR wheel on wheelmax.com

You can get BBS CH wheels in 19x8.5 from tirerack for less than 500 a wheel and they won't weight a ton like those do. Check out tirerack.com, tires.com, and of course ebay.

PS don't forget the classifieds here on mbworld

Dreamin430Dream · 11-21-2003, 01:25 PM

do you know how much the kaotiks weigh by any chance?

CiLKY · 11-21-2003, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dreamin430Dream
do you know how much the kaotiks weigh by any chance?

No but I can guarantee that they are not light. Call them up and ask them. Tirerack is starting to post the weight of some of their wheels now.

leggs · 11-21-2003, 11:01 PM

Those wheels are nice for jap cars. honestly for around 2k you should either get replicas of either brabus or lorinser, or try to find some used carlsson or lorinser, etc. Honestly on a car like the clk the niche kaotik wheels look tacky, their are not made for these cars, hence tahts why you never really see them on a benz.

Benz916 · 11-21-2003, 11:22 PM

I agree with leggs. Go with rims that are ment to be on a benz. they never go out of style but rims like kaotik, neeper, niche...those are cool for a little while, but they get played out quick.

Brian_I. · 11-21-2003, 11:51 PM

They are nice. Personally I don't like the chrome (unless your car is black).

Dreamin430Dream · 11-22-2003, 10:37 AM

That is exactly what one of my friends said to me. about the jap cars..I am confused though since the kaotiks are exactly lm-5 style the only difference is a the lm-5 have 4 rivets and the kaotiks have 5 rivets. And then I saw this Benz and I think it looks really good.

http://www.mbworld.org/upload/2001/L...%20CLK%201.jpg

http://www.mbworld.org/upload/2001/L...%20CLK%203.jpg

http://www.mbworld.org/upload/2001/L...%20CLK%204.jpg

I personally think that the kaotiks are lm-5 knockoffs and ya the car is black so I want to go chrome.. I really appreciate everyones advice and opinions though keep them coming!

-George

11-21-2003, 01:38 AM	#2
mmgrad MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 5,233 Drives: W211, W208 no more	the first set are basically like the Lorinser LM-5 wheels... and I think they look real nice... the last one... well, thats too retro for my taste, but of course, these will ultimately be for you to use & enjoy... so you need to be happy with your purchase rather then listening to what forum members tell you to do __________________ <B>Danny</B> <b>Former MBWorld Picture Post Whore</b>

11-21-2003, 01:41 AM	#3
mmgrad MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 5,233 Drives: W211, W208 no more	btw, are you talking about $500 each? Cause if you are looking for that Lorinser LM-5 look, you can buy replicas on ebay for about $1000 or so for a complete set... shop around before you buy... be smart __________________ <B>Danny</B> <b>Former MBWorld Picture Post Whore</b>

11-21-2003, 01:42 AM	#4
3 bAn 2 PoW 0 Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 765 Drives: CLk320	both of the rims look Lorinser Style...the first one LM5...second one RS something... i would have to pick the first ones! -Greg __________________ CLk320

11-21-2003, 04:55 AM	#5
ach7ung Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 100 Drives: CLK 320	First one definately... reminds me of the Loewenhard BR5 second one is eww __________________ Monday - Joseph's Tuesday - Broke Wednesday - Concorde Thursday - Broke Friday - Avalon Saturday - Skybar Sunday - Beggin for money and waiting for Monday again !!

11-21-2003, 11:22 PM	#11
Benz916 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 181 Drives: 1998 C230	I agree with leggs. Go with rims that are ment to be on a benz. they never go out of style but rims like kaotik, neeper, niche...those are cool for a little while, but they get played out quick. __________________ 1998 C230 1995 M3...my baby.

11-21-2003, 01:08 PM	#7
CiLKY Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2002 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 601 Drives: E63 2010	If you like those kinda wheels check out the ADR wheel on wheelmax.com You can get BBS CH wheels in 19x8.5 from tirerack for less than 500 a wheel and they won't weight a ton like those do. Check out tirerack.com, tires.com, and of course ebay. PS don't forget the classifieds here on mbworld

11-21-2003, 01:25 PM	#8
Dreamin430Dream Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 8 Drives: maxima	do you know how much the kaotiks weigh by any chance?

11-21-2003, 11:01 PM	#10
leggs Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fl,Az Posts: 331 Drives: 05 g35 & 04 cl 500	Those wheels are nice for jap cars. honestly for around 2k you should either get replicas of either brabus or lorinser, or try to find some used carlsson or lorinser, etc. Honestly on a car like the clk the niche kaotik wheels look tacky, their are not made for these cars, hence tahts why you never really see them on a benz.

11-21-2003, 11:51 PM	#12
Brian_I. Out Of Control!! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Staples Center Posts: 14,366 Drives: w211 & w124	They are nice. Personally I don't like the chrome (unless your car is black). __________________ CL-Style Grill For w211 For Sale - $110 2005 E320 Brilliant Silver Charcoal Leather Appearance & Premium Packages 1992 300TE

11-22-2003, 10:37 AM	#13
Dreamin430Dream Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 8 Drives: maxima	That is exactly what one of my friends said to me. about the jap cars..I am confused though since the kaotiks are exactly lm-5 style the only difference is a the lm-5 have 4 rivets and the kaotiks have 5 rivets. And then I saw this Benz and I think it looks really good. http://www.mbworld.org/upload/2001/L...%20CLK%201.jpg http://www.mbworld.org/upload/2001/L...%20CLK%203.jpg http://www.mbworld.org/upload/2001/L...%20CLK%204.jpg I personally think that the kaotiks are lm-5 knockoffs and ya the car is black so I want to go chrome.. I really appreciate everyones advice and opinions though keep them coming! -George Last edited by Dreamin430Dream; 11-22-2003 at 10:40 AM.

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