what do you all think of these wheels?
10-28-2002, 02:55 PM
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what do you all think of these wheels?
i don't know a whole lot about the different wheel brands, so input is appreciated. i'm really loving these mille miglia rims though:
10-28-2002, 03:29 PM
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they're 17x8's and they're $145 at tirerack. i think they come in 16's too.
ideally i'd get the AMG split spoke 17's but i can't afford them.
ideally i'd get the AMG split spoke 17's but i can't afford them.
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10-28-2002, 03:39 PM
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I've seen the AMG split spoke wheels sold for $1,000 as take offs, that's probably close to those $145 wheels that can easily be $245 wheels with tires on them. One person on the forum just sold his set for $1,200 but that was on the high side. Get what you want, not what's cheap as you'll regret the purchase.
10-28-2002, 03:44 PM
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Originally posted by Buellwinkle
I've seen the AMG split spoke wheels sold for $1,000 as take offs, that's probably close to those $145 wheels that can easily be $245 wheels with tires on them. One person on the forum just sold his set for $1,200 but that was on the high side. Get what you want, not what's cheap as you'll regret the purchase.
I've seen the AMG split spoke wheels sold for $1,000 as take offs, that's probably close to those $145 wheels that can easily be $245 wheels with tires on them. One person on the forum just sold his set for $1,200 but that was on the high side. Get what you want, not what's cheap as you'll regret the purchase.
10-28-2002, 05:01 PM
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That's rims and tires, out the door, no tax. How much are these wheels/tires out the door? Here, I'll save you the trouble. These are prices from Tire Rack for the Mille wheels you've chosen + Michellin Pilot Sport (same tires as on the AMG Split Spoke);
17x8 Mille Miglia MM11-2 In Stock $145.00 $580.00
225/45YR17 Michelin Pilot Sport In Stock $169.00 $676.00
The grand total is $1,256 not counting tax or shipping. The factory AMG take-offs would have been cheaper! So this would give you an extra $56 to apply to a pulley and ECU mod!
17x8 Mille Miglia MM11-2 In Stock $145.00 $580.00
225/45YR17 Michelin Pilot Sport In Stock $169.00 $676.00
The grand total is $1,256 not counting tax or shipping. The factory AMG take-offs would have been cheaper! So this would give you an extra $56 to apply to a pulley and ECU mod!
10-28-2002, 05:13 PM
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For another $650 you can get the AMG calipers. Then you would have something nice to show off with drilled rotors. Heck if you are spending close to $1,500 shipped for these wheels and tires what's another $650. You'll need the better stopping power for the pulley and ECU mods.
10-28-2002, 05:19 PM
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I like those wheels. I bought the 16" last December for winter wheels. They haven't been on the car since my purchase of winter wheels and tires caused winter to be canceled in the St. Louis area last year.
10-28-2002, 05:37 PM
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Re: what do you all think of these wheels?
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i don't know a whole lot about the different wheel brands, so input is appreciated. i'm really loving these mille miglia rims though:
i don't know a whole lot about the different wheel brands, so input is appreciated. i'm really loving these mille miglia rims though:
10-28-2002, 06:41 PM
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Originally posted by Buellwinkle
I've seen the AMG split spoke wheels sold for $1,000 as take offs, that's probably close to those $145 wheels that can easily be $245 wheels with tires on them. One person on the forum just sold his set for $1,200 but that was on the high side. Get what you want, not what's cheap as you'll regret the purchase.
I've seen the AMG split spoke wheels sold for $1,000 as take offs, that's probably close to those $145 wheels that can easily be $245 wheels with tires on them. One person on the forum just sold his set for $1,200 but that was on the high side. Get what you want, not what's cheap as you'll regret the purchase.
10-28-2002, 07:11 PM
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Originally posted by Buellwinkle
For another $650 you can get the AMG calipers. Then you would have something nice to show off with drilled rotors. Heck if you are spending close to $1,500 shipped for these wheels and tires what's another $650. You'll need the better stopping power for the pulley and ECU mods.
For another $650 you can get the AMG calipers. Then you would have something nice to show off with drilled rotors. Heck if you are spending close to $1,500 shipped for these wheels and tires what's another $650. You'll need the better stopping power for the pulley and ECU mods.
10-28-2002, 07:34 PM
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If you get them from a discount MB dealer like Hoehn, maybe, just what I heard. It is made by Brembo, says so on the back. Just because it's made by Brembo doesn't mean it's the same as their top of the line $3,000 brakes, but it will fit the W203. Ben at Evosport claims to have some used sets, probably taken from Vadim's C32. Maybe someone can call him and find out what the deal is.
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10-29-2002, 11:31 PM
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I do like those rims.. however I see them more fitting for a Japanese import car(like a Honda), quite sleek for those cars.. I think for Mercedez.. especially the C230 in particular it needs fatter looking wheels, to hold up that strong stature.. hehehe.
10-30-2002, 04:25 AM
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Originally posted by KompressorBabee
I do like those rims.. however I see them more fitting for a Japanese import car(like a Honda), quite sleek for those cars.. I think for Mercedez.. especially the C230 in particular it needs fatter looking wheels, to hold up that strong stature.. hehehe.
I do like those rims.. however I see them more fitting for a Japanese import car(like a Honda), quite sleek for those cars.. I think for Mercedez.. especially the C230 in particular it needs fatter looking wheels, to hold up that strong stature.. hehehe.
