Need help picking between 2 xix wheels

[Al benzo]

in the rim shop wondering which wheels you guys think would look better in my 2012 ml 350

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[jweezy]

Diff, the ones on the right.

[604]

Are those 22's? I say ones on the LEFT.

[Al benzo]

I love the ones on the left just looked like a brake caliper show off and my brakes are stock so idk if the ones on the rights a better look. I had a deal going on with a friend for Ashanti's but by the time is set and done better I buy rims new. Plus I read asanti are very heavy wheels for everyday driving for me.

[emesap43]

Originally Posted by jweezy

Diff, the ones on the right.

i like the one on the right better too.

[ML12NYC]

I have to agree..the wheel on the right!

[GregW / Oregon]

I think right, but check weights compared to stock. I overpowered the Airmatic on my '06 by upsizing.

[Al benzo]

O I'm riding regular suspension ... I feel like the 5 star is a very attractive wheels but I don't know if it's a truck wheel looks more like a s class cls or Cl wheel ...

[GregW / Oregon]

Originally Posted by Al benzo

O I'm riding regular suspension ... I feel like the 5 star is a very attractive wheels but I don't know if it's a truck wheel looks more like a s class cls or Cl wheel ...

The shocks on regular suspension can be overtaxed, too. Increasing unsprung weight is not a good thing. As to style, it does seem that the mass of SUVs looks funny held up by spokes that are too thin, IMO.

[Waykool plantz]

The silver rivets look a bit tacky to me....but you're right in thinking the brakes can be too exposed...especially when running standard brakes

[jadeethan]

Originally Posted by Al benzo

in the rim shop wondering which wheels you guys think would look better in my 2012 ml 350

Al benzo,

Can you tell me which rim shop in the bronx? I want to head over and see the xix x15's in person.
btw,

I would go with the left one but all silver..just my preference...either way you won't go wrong..

Thanks.

[Al benzo]

Rim shop over on Webster I will have to get you the full address ... They have the x15 in stock in silver nice wheels ... Just don't know about the huge gaps between each spoke ... I see the x15 on way too many cars .. Seen it on a charger srt8 last night

[jadeethan]

what did you end up getting? do you have the address of the place in webster? thanks

[jweezy]

These got NOTHING on my stock 18s. They can do things like this and still be safe to drive home

[Al benzo]

@jweezy that's a cool pic lol I don't plan on going off road anytime soon lol ...

[Al benzo]

@ jadeethen I have not got any of them yet really debating on what wheels to get... I like the xix but I'm a lil worried if they can hold my kind of driving I do a lot of driving. I also love the lexani lss10 ... But a few of my friends told me Asanti is the way to go ... 3 peice wheels fix it up if they bend or ext. The address to the xix spot is 1325 Webster ave bronx ny 10456

[ML12NYC]

I think Asanti's may be nicest wheels out there. However they are going to be premium $$$ especially if custom. I have a lease so it wouldn't make sense to drop that kind of coin.

Good luck and can't wait to see what you decide on.

[Al benzo]

Ok qeastion maybe a dumb one but you guys know better then me ... So I put rims on my 09 e class rs63 wheels didn't last me to long in NY before I bent them all up. I like the xix wheels but they are one peice wheel with a stainless steel cover lip.. So when they bent just like the rs63 rims I had there's no fixing just replacing. So my qeastion is my friend keeps telling me with a ml is a lot different then a car and I'm running 285/35/22 so the tires a lot bigger so its forgiato way more safe then the rubber bands I was running on my e class. So with your guys expirence I know is not impossible but is it more safe to say I should be fine ?

[GregW / Oregon]

Originally Posted by Al benzo

Ok qeastion maybe a dumb one but you guys know better then me ... So I put rims on my 09 e class rs63 wheels didn't last me to long in NY before I bent them all up. I like the xix wheels but they are one peice wheel with a stainless steel cover lip.. So when they bent just like the rs63 rims I had there's no fixing just replacing. So my qeastion is my friend keeps telling me with a ml is a lot different then a car and I'm running 285/35/22 so the tires a lot bigger so its forgiato way more safe then the rubber bands I was running on my e class. So with your guys expirence I know is not impossible but is it more safe to say I should be fine ?

Higher profile tires help some, but biggest thing to help would be to invest in high quality forged wheels rather than bling cast ones.

[Al benzo]

Very true it's temp wheels for now I want to look in to other wheels not just now... Just wanted to know if that profile tire would help much

[GregW / Oregon]

Originally Posted by Al benzo

Very true it's temp wheels for now I want to look in to other wheels not just now... Just wanted to know if that profile tire would help much

ML63 runs 265/45-20 (9J ET41) or 295/35-21 (10J). If you're running 285/35 your sidewall height is just slightly less than the latter, but your OD is slightly larger due to the 22s. Time will tell how that works out for you. Temporary wheels can get expensive fast if you have to replace some.

[stevenross]

Hey guys.. this is my first time looking at aftermarket rims, just for an idea, can you let me know aproximately how much these rims on the left cost with tires..

thanks in advance.
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Originally Posted by Al benzo

in the rim shop wondering which wheels you guys think would look better in my 2012 ml 350

[jtorrebl]

East Coast Style.

[stevenross]

Originally Posted by jtorrebl

East Coast Style.

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anyone have an idea how much these rims with tires cost?

[Al benzo]

About 1800 to 1900 that's with cheaper tires like nexen