AMG GT wheels and issues
As far as stock wheels with the GT vs. other performance wheels, are you guys having any fractures or finish issues? I have the light weight wheel and can see how AMG designed them to be scooped out spokes but the black finish is getting destroyed.
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Originally Posted by ZephyrAMG
(Post 7799895)
As far as stock wheels with the GT vs. other performance wheels, are you guys having any fractures or finish issues? I have the light weight wheel and can see how AMG designed them to be scooped out spokes but the black finish is getting destroyed.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...3d93aa4bc8.png https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...2f9f4b68d6.png Have you shown it to the dealership yet? |
I will be inquiring about them to the dealer. Interesting about the UK owner. Oem wheels are supposed to be very strong. Im not sure if they are sourced out to another vendor. Curious if there there has been any catastrophic fractures.
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Originally Posted by ZephyrAMG
(Post 7799895)
As far as stock wheels with the GT vs. other performance wheels, are you guys having any fractures or finish issues? I have the light weight wheel and can see how AMG designed them to be scooped out spokes but the black finish is getting destroyed.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...3d93aa4bc8.png https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...2f9f4b68d6.png |
Originally Posted by ZephyrAMG
(Post 7800179)
I will be inquiring about them to the dealer. Interesting about the UK owner. Oem wheels are supposed to be very strong. Im not sure if they are sourced out to another vendor. Curious if there there has been any catastrophic fractures.
I have the base ‘Titanium’ coloured OEM wheels so no issues there at all even with track usage. Bish |
I must be too old. All these blackened out wheels and grilles basically hide the details. I can't see anything. That's why I prefer the non murdered look. I'd rather see the details than have them be hidden from view. Of course, the blacked-out wheels are all the rage right now, so a lot of people must like what I think is a poor design feature.
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Originally Posted by MalibuScott
(Post 7800763)
I must be too old. All these blackened out wheels and grilles basically hide the details. I can't see anything. That's why I prefer the non murdered look. I'd rather see the details than have them be hidden from view. Of course, the blacked-out wheels are all the rage right now, so a lot of people must like what I think is a poor design feature.
I definitely can't relate. To me, silver, and especially chrome, look tacky and cheap. The first thing I do to every vehicle I own is blackout any and all silver/chrome trim. |
Originally Posted by Orcbolg
(Post 7800783)
I definitely can't relate. To me, silver, and especially chrome, look tacky and cheap. The first thing I do to every vehicle I own is blackout any and all silver/chrome trim.
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Originally Posted by DrWilly
(Post 7802307)
Yep. Also hides the brake dust better! LOL.
Not really. The black wheels turn brown with brake dust. The matte are better than gloss. The black gloss look good right after being cleaned. Drive around the block and they look terrible with brake dust. |
Originally Posted by thecutter64
(Post 7802593)
Not really. The black wheels turn brown with brake dust. The matte are better than gloss. The black gloss look good right after being cleaned. Drive around the block and they look terrible with brake dust.
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I have an SL550 with 19 inch AMG wheels. The dealer just replaced my tires. I had one tire leak air the day after he replaced the tires. He showed me 3 fractures on the wheel. I have seen a LOT of posts on the internet about fractures in wheels. The dealer even told me that he has seen it before on the S500 sedans but not the SL. Mercedes must know this is a defect but is covering it up. Anyone see this issue out there and did you get any satisfaction from Mercedes Benz?
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Originally Posted by MG1422
(Post 7800314)
Do you track this car on a regular basis?
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Sorry for the repeat questions
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Originally Posted by DrWilly
(Post 7802307)
Yep. Also hides the brake dust better! LOL.
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Originally Posted by MalibuScott
(Post 7800763)
I must be too old. All these blackened out wheels and grilles basically hide the details. I can't see anything. That's why I prefer the non murdered look. I'd rather see the details than have them be hidden from view. Of course, the blacked-out wheels are all the rage right now, so a lot of people must like what I think is a poor design feature.
Try to imagine chrome piece on this little number. I have. It is not a pretty picture. |
Originally Posted by ZephyrAMG
(Post 7799895)
As far as stock wheels with the GT vs. other performance wheels, are you guys having any fractures or finish issues? I have the light weight wheel and can see how AMG designed them to be scooped out spokes but the black finish is getting destroyed.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...3d93aa4bc8.png https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...2f9f4b68d6.png |
I haven’t had a chance to track the car yet. I have used matte touch up paint on 2 areas that have scratched or chipped. Not much you really can do. It wasn’t a fault of curb rash or anything just small stones when driving. Otherwise the wheels are mint. I’m OCD so the nicks were minor. The finish looks to be pretty robust but I wouldn’t use gallons of wheel cleaner spray or anything (I never really have, just soap and water). The break dust from steel brakes doesn’t really bother me too much. I personally kind of like the look, gives the car that aggressive, driven look. I don’t leave it, I do wash it off but for a few weeks it doesn’t bother me.
Just wait until you have to change out your tires. Good luck not scratching or nicking no matter how careful you are. As far as fractures, none yet. I think OEM forged wheels are actually very very good quality. That’s why they cost so much. |
Originally Posted by ZephyrAMG
(Post 8237270)
I haven’t had a chance to track the car yet. I have used matte touch up paint on 2 areas that have scratched or chipped. Not much you really can do. It wasn’t a fault of curb rash or anything just small stones when driving. Otherwise the wheels are mint. I’m OCD so the nicks were minor. The finish looks to be pretty robust but I wouldn’t use gallons of wheel cleaner spray or anything (I never really have, just soap and water). The break dust from steel brakes doesn’t really bother me too much. I personally kind of like the look, gives the car that aggressive, driven look. I don’t leave it, I do wash it off but for a few weeks it doesn’t bother me.
Just wait until you have to change out your tires. Good luck not scratching or nicking no matter how careful you are. As far as fractures, none yet. I think OEM forged wheels are actually very very good quality. That’s why they cost so much. Good luck to ya! And happy new year! |
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