W203/CL203 Aftermarket Wheel Thread - All you want to know

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Aug 11, 2009 | 04:56 AM
  #6426  
Deciding on which wheels to get... its between these two.. I love the concaved look but the offset they offer for our cars isnt low enough to give it that look that I want. Unless I can call up the company and see if theyll make me a custom set. They say its suppose to have that deep concave look on all the wheels but I guess I'll call them and see if they can send me some pics of they actual wheels so I can get a look at how concaved they really are.

VMR V713
19x8.5 +35 front
19x9.5 +33 rear

wm_V713_02.jpg?t=1249980077


Cant find a pic of them on a MB but heres some on a Bimmer

E46_sedan_V713-01.jpg?t=1249980155





Second wheel

Linea Corse Lemans (replicas of the BBS LM)
19x8.5 +30 Front
19x10 +30 Rear





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Aug 11, 2009 | 07:53 AM
  #6427  
Quote: anyone who does the Z or the S2k like that for non-performance reason = FAIL.
Absolutely = FAIL big time.

What a mess - How to screw the handling & make sure the tyres can't operate as designed. Michelin would have heart failure!

Cosmetics over performance - Please don't do that to a Benz. Aside from screwing the handling I think it looks crap.

No tyre's rim protector is going to save those wheels from curb rash
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Aug 11, 2009 | 05:40 PM
  #6428  
Quote: Absolutely = FAIL big time.

What a mess - How to screw the handling & make sure the tyres can't operate as designed. Michelin would have heart failure!

Cosmetics over performance - Please don't do that to a Benz. Aside from screwing the handling I think it looks crap.

No tyre's rim protector is going to save those wheels from curb rash
Yeah, but that's the thing! It doesn't even look good, that looks like absolute ****e.

On a good note, those VMR wheels look freaking fantastic! Too bad those only come in 19s or I'd sell my C63 wheels for those.
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Aug 11, 2009 | 06:42 PM
  #6429  
The second wheels look NICE!!!!!!!!!1
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Aug 11, 2009 | 08:16 PM
  #6430  
Yeah - both wheel styles are pleasant.
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Aug 13, 2009 | 01:44 AM
  #6431  
Will these fit 02' Coupe
Saw these for sale in the classified section, and was looking for some wheels.

These are off an slk350 17'' staggered

https://mbworld.org/forums/wheels-ti...slk-350-a.html

If anyone can help with fitment it would be greatly appreciated, also what would be the best tires to run.



Thanks
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Aug 13, 2009 | 03:38 AM
  #6432  
Instead of getting Linea Corse Lemans (replicas of the BBS LM) why not get the real thing?
Just to let you know, you will have problems with 19x10 on the rears. Unless you plan on cutting the rear fenders.
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Aug 13, 2009 | 06:08 AM
  #6433  
Quote: Saw these for sale in the classified section, and was looking for some wheels.

These are off an slk350 17'' staggered

https://mbworld.org/forums/wheels-ti...slk-350-a.html

If anyone can help with fitment it would be greatly appreciated, also what would be the best tires to run.



Thanks
those will fit fine.

225/45/17 and 245/40/17
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Aug 13, 2009 | 10:20 AM
  #6434  
Quote: Instead of getting Linea Corse Lemans (replicas of the BBS LM) why not get the real thing?
Just to let you know, you will have problems with 19x10 on the rears. Unless you plan on cutting the rear fenders.
Did you cut or roll yours?
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Aug 13, 2009 | 10:24 AM
  #6435  
Also, since SLK-Class uses the exact same lug bolt sizes as C-Class W203, you can use your current lug bolts. Without having to look for hybrid lug bolts that probably don't even exist!

SLK-Class & C-Class (W203) lug bolt sizes:
Alloy wheels: M12x1.5 thread, R12 ball seat, 39.9mm shank, 17mm hex
Steel wheels: M12x1.5 thread, R12 ball seat, 20.6mm shank, 17mm hex
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Aug 13, 2009 | 11:11 AM
  #6436  
Quote: Did you cut or roll yours?
Just rolled the front fenders. I used to rub on the rears when driving on dips
But when I installed rear camber kit, it took out the rubbing. Corrected the camber angle about half an inch. This will save my tires from wearing fast.
Here's how low my car looks!

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Aug 13, 2009 | 01:24 PM
  #6437  
Little question,im trying to get a set of wheels for my coupe so im looking and i see a set of MRR's 19 inch staggered , they come with tires but im not sure if they going to rub , tires are : Rears 265/30/19 and fronts are 235/35/19 , i have my car lowered with h&r springs. Any input on this guys?
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Aug 13, 2009 | 02:40 PM
  #6438  
Quote: Little question,im trying to get a set of wheels for my coupe so im looking and i see a set of MRR's 19 inch staggered , they come with tires but im not sure if they going to rub , tires are : Rears 265/30/19 and fronts are 235/35/19 , i have my car lowered with h&r springs. Any input on this guys?
Make sure that you roll your front fenders.
Second what brand of tires are those?
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Aug 13, 2009 | 02:54 PM
  #6439  
damn.. 19"... anyway which mrr you looking for? just go with 18" and you dont need to roll...
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Aug 13, 2009 | 03:13 PM
  #6440  
They are Flakens if im not mistaken , Superbee: gt1s.
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Aug 13, 2009 | 05:44 PM
  #6441  
If the Falkens are non shoulder tires you are ok.
But you still need to roll your front fenders so it does not bite and slice the tires.
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Aug 13, 2009 | 05:45 PM
  #6442  
Quote: Instead of getting Linea Corse Lemans (replicas of the BBS LM) why not get the real thing?
Just to let you know, you will have problems with 19x10 on the rears. Unless you plan on cutting the rear fenders.
Glocker the 1 BBS is worth what the whole set of reps is. Not everybody is so lucky right now to have 5000+ for wheels and tires. (at least me)
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Aug 13, 2009 | 05:52 PM
  #6443  
Quote: Glocker the 1 BBS is worth what the whole set of reps is. Not everybody is so lucky right now to have 5000+ for wheels and tires. (at least me)
I have heard of to many horror stories about the replicas. Like the rivets coming out while driving. Not worth the risk.

FrankW is selling his for a very good price. $ 2400

https://mbworld.org/forums/wheels-ti...ht-wheels.html
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Aug 13, 2009 | 06:04 PM
  #6444  
Look at what I just bought for $1500 with Toyo tires.

W203/CL203 Aftermarket Wheel Thread - All you want to know-p7150094.jpg  

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Aug 13, 2009 | 06:18 PM
  #6445  
Quote: Good find bro Congrats! Original BBS right
According to seller they are. How can I tell the difference?
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Aug 13, 2009 | 06:27 PM
  #6446  
Here are different models of BBS, Check it out! .... http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/bbs/bbs-wheels.jsp
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Aug 13, 2009 | 06:27 PM
  #6447  
Quote: According to seller they are. How can I tell the difference?
BBS has engraves of their part # and spec on the front.

that's a steal for a set of RS-GT. what car did it came off from?
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Aug 13, 2009 | 06:28 PM
  #6448  
Quote: The originals have a reverse step lip. Not a straight lip like what you have on the picture. And original BBS has BBS stamped on the face.
RS-GT doesn't have step lip.
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Aug 13, 2009 | 06:29 PM
  #6449  
Quote: Those are reps. Right!

Here is a better pic, zoom in and you'll see bbs ingraved with what appears to be serial numbers. I dont know much about reps, but seller said they are the real deal. Real or no real?

W203/CL203 Aftermarket Wheel Thread - All you want to know-p7150096.jpg  

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Aug 13, 2009 | 06:33 PM
  #6450  
Quote: Here is a better pic, zoom in and you'll see bbs ingraved with what appears to be serial numbers. I dont know much about reps, but seller said they are the real deal. Real or no real?
i know most of the BBS wheels like the back of my hand. those are real alright. you got a steal for a set that's that's worth a lot more.
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