W203 '05 OEM Wheels vs. W203 '07 OEM Wheels
10-21-2006 | 12:59 PM
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W203 '05 OEM Wheels vs. W203 '07 OEM Wheels
I am about to purchase some near new OEM 07 W203 Wheels/Tires because I was in need of new tires. I have an 05 Granite Grey C230 Sedan. Should I put the 07 wheels on my car or keep my OEM 05 wheels? Just looking for some opinions.
Right now I am leaning towards keeping the 05 wheels on the car because I think the 07 wheels will demand more money which will help me offset the cost of the wheels/tires. What do you think?
Right now I am leaning towards keeping the 05 wheels on the car because I think the 07 wheels will demand more money which will help me offset the cost of the wheels/tires. What do you think?
10-22-2006 | 01:59 PM
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
I am about to purchase some near new OEM 07 W203 Wheels/Tires because I was in need of new tires. I have an 05 Granite Grey C230 Sedan. Should I put the 07 wheels on my car or keep my OEM 05 wheels? Just looking for some opinions.
Right now I am leaning towards keeping the 05 wheels on the car because I think the 07 wheels will demand more money which will help me offset the cost of the wheels/tires. What do you think?
Right now I am leaning towards keeping the 05 wheels on the car because I think the 07 wheels will demand more money which will help me offset the cost of the wheels/tires. What do you think?
If you're gonna get different wheels, get something else that'll be more unique.
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10-22-2006 | 02:14 PM
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I don't know about you guys but I associate 5-spoke wheels as being more sporty and more aggressive. The '07 6-spoke wheels look ulgy to me! Like Drex said, if you're planning on getting new wheels, get something better like aftermarket wheels or AMG.
10-22-2006 | 02:19 PM
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10-22-2006 | 02:42 PM
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damn, tough crowd... I think I'm the only one that likes the 07 wheels over the 05 wheels. plus, there won't be as many w203's with them... the funnel spokes came out in 04.5 - 06 so that's a good 2.5 years where they've been in place (not to mention the CLK's have them too), whereas these haven't been used till this year...
10-22-2006 | 03:09 PM
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damn, tough crowd... I think I'm the only one that likes the 07 wheels over the 05 wheels. plus, there won't be as many w203's with them... the funnel spokes came out in 04.5 - 06 so that's a good 2.5 years where they've been in place (not to mention the CLK's have them too), whereas these haven't been used till this year...
10-22-2006 | 06:57 PM
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I am getting the near new wheels/tires because they are actually going to cost me less than buying brand new tires alone. I will then sell the wheels I don't use (the 07 wheels) to offset the cost of the tires/wheels I purchased. It's a cost saving move rather than a "mod."
10-22-2006 | 07:18 PM
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I have to agree with everyone here...the 05's are superior to the 07 wheels. To me, they just look RIGHT on the car. The 07's look awkward and belong on Honda.
10-23-2006 | 09:16 AM
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2007 C230!!
I guess I'm the minority here. I love the rims on my 07. I would definately like to change them to something else. I also love the 05's too. But I think they look kinda dated. To each his own I guess.
