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W203/CL203 Aftermarket Wheel Thread - All you want to know
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From: South Coast Metro/Cerritos/Yorba Linda California
'05 C230K '10 GLK350 '13 SMART
Originally Posted by drexappeal
I think that's why I'm not so keen on purchasing rims for lower amounts of $$$ unless they are really high quality company for the low amount of $$$.
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i say go multi piece and spend btwn 3k to 4500 with tires. there's the usual suspects such as hre, iforged, dpe, jline/dtm kreuz, etc etc....there are soooo many out there! sorry if i missed a few.
oh yah, don't forget to go 19's too
oh yah, don't forget to go 19's too
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From: Melbourne, Australia
2005 C180K Sports Sedan
Question on Zenetti Wheels.
http://www.zenetti.com/html/2006/ind...cb8e7a20cacddf
Where are they made from? I couldn't find any info on their website.
Anyone try one b4? Are they good?
Thank you in advance.
BTW. I've searched the forum (https://mbworld.org/forums/search.php?searchid=1771493) BUT found most threads are about selling their Zenetti wheels! Are they bad products?
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I struggled with this debate as well and came to the conclusion that although I was able to afford the car(1997 C280), there is no way I can afford the rims I want (Brabus or Carllson) right now. sure I can wait and save my pennies until I can, but that might take a year or two and I'm too antsy to sit and look at these factory wheels any longer than I have to, so I'm gonna pony up the cash for some replicas and get the originals later or on another benz because I plan on keeping this one anyway.
I just ain't got the financial stamina to keep up with the Jones & Johanssons, but I can damn sure fake it.
and look at it this way, would you wear a fresh pair of sneakers with some worn out jeans? I would. You still look cool, right? right.
food for thought.
everbody go check out ryhi's patchwerk benz in the C280 gallery. He made me a believer....
I just ain't got the financial stamina to keep up with the Jones & Johanssons, but I can damn sure fake it.
and look at it this way, would you wear a fresh pair of sneakers with some worn out jeans? I would. You still look cool, right? right.
food for thought.
everbody go check out ryhi's patchwerk benz in the C280 gallery. He made me a believer....
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From: Nor Cal
06 c230 v6 SS
my uncle has lowenharts..real from mercedes when he bought the car, hes hit pot holes a few times and has had to replace a rim a total of 3-4 times, not always what u pay for, and he paid a lot for his lowenharts (3 piece). IMO one piece wheels are stronger, but i could be wrong.
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From: Vacouver BC
02 W163
i say. just go for the looks .. obviously the more expensive the better, quality, looks, lighter, more handling, and nicer.
but its not like ur gonna use ur car as a ultimate show car . so replicas are good for now mine carlsson are replicas ..but i dont really care what ppl say ..
cause im not spending 4000 or more on a set of rims when these were only 500
but its not like ur gonna use ur car as a ultimate show car . so replicas are good for now mine carlsson are replicas ..but i dont really care what ppl say ..
cause im not spending 4000 or more on a set of rims when these were only 500
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2001 c320 - 2002 ml55 - 2011 c300 - 2014 slk350 - 2015 cla45
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go with what ever you like and fits your budget............ in the real scheme of things (atleast out here in missouri)... not every mb owner out their is going to know the difference between a real oem and replica wheel....... let alone will average joe-shmo know the difference....
my $.02
-carino
my $.02
-carino
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From: France for now
C230k, A170, Mustang GT Convertable
Originally Posted by BenzOwner02
One question for those who are considering buying replica rims. Once you answer this question then you will know which rim to buy. Think about this for a minute before you answer it.
"Would you ever buy a replica Benz if they made it?"
Now you decide what you want.
"Would you ever buy a replica Benz if they made it?"
Now you decide what you want.
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Originally Posted by NG C-Klasse
Why are so many of you unsure of your offsets? Especially the guys with big dollar HRE wheels and the like. Offset is very important.
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From: St. Louis, MO
02' C240 Luxury Model
Originally Posted by sdsilverm3
Because the offsets from companies like HRE and iForged are considered proprietary info. They don't disclose the offset to their customers.
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From: Long Island, NY
C3Twon AWD Jumpofffff
Does anybody have lorinser style wheels???
Does anyone have lorinser replica wheels or the real deal??? If so can you post pics... i'm thinkin bout getting these: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT
I dont wanna go bigger than 18's. What do you guys think????
I dont wanna go bigger than 18's. What do you guys think????
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From: San Diego
'05 C230 SS
Help with IForged wheels fitment
I just picked up some IForged wheels (19x8.5, 19x9.5) from a friend. They came off an '04 A4. Would anyone know what size spacers I would need to make them fit? I searched, but couldn't find any info on this. Thanks.
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From: Los Angeles
C 230K Coupé
I just picked up some IForged wheels (19x8.5, 19x9.5) from a friend. They came off an '04 A4. Would anyone know what size spacers I would need to make them fit? I searched, but couldn't find any info on this. Thanks
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From: Los Angeles,CA
2006 C230
Question about wheels?
I am planning on buying wheels for my 06 c230. I have no plans on lowering the car, just want to change the wheels. What size of wheels would you recommend me getting so it looks nice without having to lower the car?
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From: St. Louis, MO
02' C240 Luxury Model
Originally Posted by ray2943
I am planning on buying wheels for my 06 c230. I have no plans on lowering the car, just want to change the wheels. What size of wheels would you recommend me getting so it looks nice without having to lower the car?
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From: SoCal
F10
Originally Posted by mj50
if u r not going to lower the car, keep the stock wheels...
18" or 19" will not look good w/o dropping the car...
18" or 19" will not look good w/o dropping the car...
you know there are sport springs that won't make the ride as harsh as other lowering (race) springs, then you can do 18" or 19".
if you really don't want to drop it, then go 17", you can even use the same tires you have.
goodluck
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From: NYC
BLACK 05 C230SS
Just forget it unless you do another set in 17's. I had this idea myself about upgrading wheels without the suspension upgrade because I like the stock feel but it won't look good from all the other pics forum members have shown.
You'll end up driving a 4X4.
You'll end up driving a 4X4.
