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W203/CL203 Aftermarket Wheel Thread - All you want to know
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03 c320 coupe
ill b considering eurotech, but they dont have AMG 5 spokes replicas, they have only the brabus with the 6spokes...
btw just to make sure, u baught them from ""eurotechwheels"" ebay store ?
thx..
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I dont see anything that wrong with it BUT in most cases "if you wanna play you gotta pay". Biggest concerns will be additionla weight which reduce the cars steering nimbleness (Unsprung weight makes a big difference) and may not be very strong such that a pot hole could more easily cause buckling.
Hey, with the money you saved, you can always a buy another/different set.
Each to their own.
Be extra careful on fitment....especially if you have large front brakes.
Hey, with the money you saved, you can always a buy another/different set.
Each to their own.
Be extra careful on fitment....especially if you have large front brakes.
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one word: FITMENT
and plus the chances or being screwed over by ebay seller sending you damaged wheels etc.
any wheel can bent, crack, or break when you hit a big enough pot hole.
and plus the chances or being screwed over by ebay seller sending you damaged wheels etc.
any wheel can bent, crack, or break when you hit a big enough pot hole.
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I drive a Toyota Hybrid...
fyi, i am having rims that are cheaper than ebay rims, so i don't see any risk here at all, i drive mountain road, M111 won't give me enough power to do stupid thing so is all good
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06 c230 v6 SS
OZ superleggeras 18x8 with staggered tires
up for sale, need these GONE, help me out!
https://mbworld.org/forums/wheels-tires/251125-fs-first-gen-oz-superleggera-18x8-w-pirelli-s.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/wheels-tires/251125-fs-first-gen-oz-superleggera-18x8-w-pirelli-s.html
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03 c320 coupe
I didn't buy them from the ebay store. Bought them from another member on this site. Check out my thread if you want to see them.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=260107
get you some.
get you some.
don't go larger then 18 then ur car will be safe, your tires will absorb it
and plus the chances or being screwed over by ebay seller sending you damaged wheels etc.
thx a lot for the opinions..
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E320, C230 Coupe, SLK350
just a quick question will a set of monoblock vi the 18s multipiece look too small on the c230coupe? i have a set local but wondering if i should jump on these or wait for another deal
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1996 MB E320 & 2010 Nissan Elgrand
Use spacers in the rears if those wheels aren't staggered
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I vouch for my OZ's! Granted, they're 3 piece rims and very sturdy, but I don't know how many huge potholes I didn't see, ran over them and my rims are still completely tru.
I've seen replicas bend more easily than a lot of other rims. I've also seen some high-end wheels bend easier than I thought they would. It really is a crap shoot, so research is really important.
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Yeah, but there are companies that have better reputation than others of withstanding potholes.
I vouch for my OZ's! Granted, they're 3 piece rims and very sturdy, but I don't know how many huge potholes I didn't see, ran over them and my rims are still completely tru.
I've seen replicas bend more easily than a lot of other rims. I've also seen some high-end wheels bend easier than I thought they would. It really is a crap shoot, so research is really important.
I vouch for my OZ's! Granted, they're 3 piece rims and very sturdy, but I don't know how many huge potholes I didn't see, ran over them and my rims are still completely tru.
I've seen replicas bend more easily than a lot of other rims. I've also seen some high-end wheels bend easier than I thought they would. It really is a crap shoot, so research is really important.
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Hilarious!...At the same time, very realistic. There are SO many risks a person can take when purchasing wheels, especially if they're going for "affordability" over "security/safety."
Some "replica" manufacturers make solid wheels, some "big name" manufacturers make borderline wheels that might be softer than others.
Ultimately, getting serious and just to add a little 'bit of logic to it all, there will ALWAYS be certain factors that should be taken into consideration when purchasing wheel and tire combinations:
1) Reliability of the product (e.g. strength, build, good reputation/past issues, etc...)
2) Looks (e.g. styling)
3) Affordability (e.g. what's in the budget)
The reason I list "Affordability" last is because I am not one that supports buying wheels/tires just for the sake of making the car look good. Took me roughly 3 years to decide what type of rims I was planning on going with. I could've gone the "easy" or "cheap" route right off the bat, but it was more logical in my mind to keep researching all the different wheels available and make an educated decision from there. Ultimately, when I was down to 3 different manufacturers, I was prepared (with the proper amount of money) to choose the rims that I wanted, that would last me a long time and provide me some security that I wouldn't have to worry about the product going bad.
This is the reason that I ultimately decided on the OZ Superleggera III's. They weren't as "expensive" as HRE's. They were used as a "foundation" for the CLK DTM Road Car (in essence, the same wheels, except the DTM's are lighter and have a special Benz centercap). They had a solid reputation for wheels that were "light" for 3-piece 19's, but at the same time had the strength/durability to deal with different road hazzards. Lastly, not very many people had them on the w203 and to add my own "special" touch, I had the centers color-matched.
I spent WAY more than a lot of people would on wheels, but going on 2 1/2 / 3 years having them on and I've run over potholes that I didn't see and the wheels held up VERY strong. A few little curb rashes that were totally my fault (and I should fix), but other than that I've been extremely satisfied with them.
Just a little 411 for people to consider when purchasing Aftermarket wheels.
Some "replica" manufacturers make solid wheels, some "big name" manufacturers make borderline wheels that might be softer than others.
Ultimately, getting serious and just to add a little 'bit of logic to it all, there will ALWAYS be certain factors that should be taken into consideration when purchasing wheel and tire combinations:
1) Reliability of the product (e.g. strength, build, good reputation/past issues, etc...)
2) Looks (e.g. styling)
3) Affordability (e.g. what's in the budget)
The reason I list "Affordability" last is because I am not one that supports buying wheels/tires just for the sake of making the car look good. Took me roughly 3 years to decide what type of rims I was planning on going with. I could've gone the "easy" or "cheap" route right off the bat, but it was more logical in my mind to keep researching all the different wheels available and make an educated decision from there. Ultimately, when I was down to 3 different manufacturers, I was prepared (with the proper amount of money) to choose the rims that I wanted, that would last me a long time and provide me some security that I wouldn't have to worry about the product going bad.
This is the reason that I ultimately decided on the OZ Superleggera III's. They weren't as "expensive" as HRE's. They were used as a "foundation" for the CLK DTM Road Car (in essence, the same wheels, except the DTM's are lighter and have a special Benz centercap). They had a solid reputation for wheels that were "light" for 3-piece 19's, but at the same time had the strength/durability to deal with different road hazzards. Lastly, not very many people had them on the w203 and to add my own "special" touch, I had the centers color-matched.
I spent WAY more than a lot of people would on wheels, but going on 2 1/2 / 3 years having them on and I've run over potholes that I didn't see and the wheels held up VERY strong. A few little curb rashes that were totally my fault (and I should fix), but other than that I've been extremely satisfied with them.
Just a little 411 for people to consider when purchasing Aftermarket wheels.
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
A lot of people have been very happy with Moven wheels.
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