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Old 03-30-2009, 05:13 AM
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Old 03-30-2009, 10:41 PM
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RS4 wheels on W203

does anyone have rs4 wheels on their W203

ones that look like these:
http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/3...iescopyyb2.jpg
http://pics.velocitymotoring.com/forum/v708-hs2.jpg

im looking for pics with these wheels in all sizes/colors/car colors
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C32 AMG
Looking for these replica wheels

i been tryin to find pics of cars with these wheels on them . .

anyone know suppliers of this wheel? (besides the link)

http://www.lakeshorewheelandtire.com...mbz-309-bk.JPG
Old 03-31-2009, 03:14 AM
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Kind of looks like a bad knock of version of the C63 rims






Also check the website where you found the rims. It tells you what kind of knock offs (Replicas) they are.


When your searching look for the type of vehicle the replicas are off of.

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Old 03-31-2009, 05:20 AM
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I know audi a4 wheels fit on a w203.....
Old 03-31-2009, 09:49 AM
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Not sure, but those are sick!
Old 03-31-2009, 11:50 AM
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if the wheels are audi-hubcentric, then it might be a little small, you'll have to open up the center bore. i believe from 57.1 to 66.6. not a big deal, it'll probably cost you 20-40 bucks per wheel.

go ahead and try it, it might start a trend...
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NICE wheels...

I think it's one of these two:

Either new ASA GT1's, as shown from Tirerack:

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/MiniW...d=true&sw=1280

It looks like a 4x4 on their site, but nothing some coilovers won't fix.

Or these from Hartmann here in Seattle:

http://www.hartmannwheels.com/1-425-.../wheels/Audi/1

Hartmann is a pretty solid outfit, and they can tell you if the wheels will be a direct bolt on. They do the design and sourcing for what they sell. Give them a call. I asked them about picking up an extra set of the stock-appearing 2005-2006 C230 wheels for my winter tires, and they said they're working with their foundry in the EU to make that happen. Seems like they're working hard to get it right.

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Old 04-02-2009, 12:23 AM
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what color wheels to put on silver W203!

im about to get a silver c32 amg, what color wheels looks best do you guys think . i think silver wheels will look too plain as i wanted carlsson rep's. . .

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-1...mZ230180497486

i might go with all black wheels if i can find a nice set? post up pics if u seen anything that looks hot on a silver car, whether it be silver wheels or any other color wheels. . .

i like these wheels too

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/19-Mercedes-Benz-C-CL-CLK-E-ML-S-SL-R-AMG-wheels-rims_W0QQitemZ250398985056QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotor s_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item25039898505 6&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A1171|65%3A1 2|39%3A1|240%3A1318

i will painting the roof black as well . . fyi




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i think i may get these wheels :

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/19-AM...3A1|240%3A1318

and get them painted them black . .

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Old 04-02-2009, 01:00 AM
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I'd personally would stick with silver. Black wheels aren't my cup of tea, especially if you have a relatively stock car. To pull off the black wheels you'd have to "black-out" your car to really make them look right and not out of place.

Edit: Nice username btw.

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Old 04-02-2009, 01:11 AM
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I think it's personal preference.
Personally I like black wheel and I have silver car.
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i used to love blacked out look, but then now ive realized that blacked out look loses the classiness of a mercedes...

my vote is on silvers
Old 04-02-2009, 01:33 AM
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had the same problem when i wanted to buy wheels...
check the pictures and wheels thread and you'll find nearly every wheel on every car....
personally silver on silver....
black or silver on black... depends if you want to black out your grill, tails...

about the one's you choose, its personal, i dont like mesh style.... if it must be one of those three, then its definitly the carlson 1/16 style... but i suggest you check the threads.. there is better looking wheels for mesh style, and for black wheels...
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I vote silver wheels. Better yet. Brushed center with a polished lip
I agree with all previous post. in referrence to dblock2151 & HellsAngel. you have to do other mods to the car in order to make it look right. Black out your grill, dark tint, etc. I personally am not a fan of blacked out tail lights. Maybe Smoked is okay.
Rockafel1a also has a good point. It does loose the classines of MB. Then again if you have an AMG? A Sport Sedan, is classiness really required? Or you can also get away with Black Centers and a chrome or Polished Lip just like Silver230SS's ride.

If you end up going with you original decision and pick'n up a set of silver wheels and repainting them. At all cost avoid painting. Go with Powder coating. It's more durable. Will definitly last you longer..
Old 04-02-2009, 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by HellsAngel
had the same problem when i wanted to buy wheels...
check the pictures and wheels thread and you'll find nearly every wheel on every car....
personally silver on silver....
black or silver on black... depends if you want to black out your grill, tails...

about the one's you choose, its personal, i dont like mesh style.... if it must be one of those three, then its definitly the carlson 1/16 style... but i suggest you check the threads.. there is better looking wheels for mesh style, and for black wheels...
black w203 with black MRR GT1 or silver MRR GT1?
Old 04-02-2009, 03:30 AM
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All the non black links are just 19x8.5 only the black one is 19x8.5 & 19x9.5

I would go with the first one I really like how it looks but I woudlnt do 19x8.5 all around like it states I would do 19x8.5 front and 19x9.5 rear.
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get black and black out all chrome including grill, emblems
Old 04-02-2009, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackC280
I agree with all previous post. in referrence to dblock2151 & HellsAngel. you have to do other mods to the car in order to make it look right. Black out your grill, dark tint, etc. I personally am not a fan of blacked out tail lights. Maybe Smoked is okay.
Rockafel1a also has a good point. It does loose the classines of MB. Then again if you have an AMG? A Sport Sedan, is classiness really required? Or you can also get away with Black Centers and a chrome or Polished Lip just like Silver230SS's ride.

i meant smoking the tails, im not a fan of blacking out either...

+1 on the paintjob
and avoid blackpodwer too, since you are looking into 700-1000$ wheels so is it really worth it to pay 300 (or more i dont know) to blackpowder ???

and classiness, it depends, any multispokes wheel will keep the clasiness, and any mesh style will make it look more sporty;... im more into multi spokes...
polished lip gives a nice touch...

black hides details so :
dont go under 18" since they give the impression to be smaller,
and the less details you have in the wheel, the better it will look in black...
Old 04-02-2009, 09:31 AM
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Hyper Silver !!!!!
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Originally Posted by HellsAngel
i meant smoking the tails, im not a fan of blacking out either...

+1 on the paintjob
and avoid blackpodwer too, since you are looking into 700-1000$ wheels so is it really worth it to pay 300 (or more i dont know) to blackpowder ???

and classiness, it depends, any multispokes wheel will keep the clasiness, and any mesh style will make it look more sporty;... im more into multi spokes...
polished lip gives a nice touch...

black hides details so :
dont go under 18" since they give the impression to be smaller,
and the less details you have in the wheel, the better it will look in black...
I totally agree with you on the fact that the less details on the wheel, the better it is in black...

thats why the brabus VI look so good on black w203
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Personally, I vote silver wheels (the Carlsson reps look great IMO). Regardless of the detail/lack of detail on a particular set of wheels, it's difficult to tell how nice or good-looking a set of black wheels are unless a person can get close to check them out.

Regardless of what you decide, consistency is key. Sporty can look good, classy can look good, but a hodge-podge mismatch almost always looks bad. Since you've already decided to paint the roof black, I would just go the whole nine yards with the sporty look.
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I like the first choice you have posted above... IMO, black wheels only look good on a black car.
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black rims with polished lip
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I really like the brushed titanium look.
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personally i think mercedes are more suppose to be elagant and stylish, so i would go with the silver. I think black rims on a silver car is more like racer with big spoiler type, like you see and expect on a lot of japanese cars.


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