View Poll Results: What wheels should I go with?
Keep the originals
8
32.00%
22 spoke AMG 18"
10
40.00%
5 spoke AMG 17"
3
12.00%
6 twin spoke MBZ 17"
4
16.00%
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What wheels should I go with? (poll)
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2006 C350 Sport 6MT
It's like that joke..guy orders greasy burger and get's a diet coke. It's funny but it's true. You got the protein burger and now you're getting the extra high calorie soda (wheels)
Take your time and think about it.
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2006 C230 SS, 2006 S500, 2008 CLS550 Lorinser
I agree with Karo!! With your mods, heavy wheels would be stupid.
Although i will say, having owned 3 of the 4 wheels you listed amnd the Brabus Monoblock VI's, that the SL55 rims aren't in typical AMG fashion, they actually seem pretty light (for a stock wheel).
Again, im not just saying that because im sellling mine, becasue they sold
Although i will say, having owned 3 of the 4 wheels you listed amnd the Brabus Monoblock VI's, that the SL55 rims aren't in typical AMG fashion, they actually seem pretty light (for a stock wheel).
Again, im not just saying that because im sellling mine, becasue they sold
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2005 C320 Sport, 2010 C300 Sport
Lol.. With all of the mods, it's only like 15+ hp total! lol. If anything I'd be @ 245 with the airbox, ecu, and exhaust. I haven't even gotten the airbox started yet 
Honestly, the car feels great but the biggest differences on my car now are the sound and the Renntech trunk-badge that added 38hp. It does pull a bit but everyone I've asked says they don't feel much difference.
As for weight savings, I'm prob going to go back on a diet and try to lose 50lbs in two months like my brother (weight watchers) so I can offset heavy wheels. LMAO jk
Honestly, the car feels great but the biggest differences on my car now are the sound and the Renntech trunk-badge that added 38hp. It does pull a bit but everyone I've asked says they don't feel much difference.
As for weight savings, I'm prob going to go back on a diet and try to lose 50lbs in two months like my brother (weight watchers) so I can offset heavy wheels. LMAO jk
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W206 PHEV AMG
unless you are into handling...lighter wheels makes little difference in acceleration.
reason I had the 18" BBS RE was for handling and then I took on the LM just because it's pimp. 19" LM is 4lbs heavier per wheel vs the RE. acceleration can't feel that much difference, but the handling do suffer.
AMG wheels in general are heavy btw, but your stocks are heavy also...lol
reason I had the 18" BBS RE was for handling and then I took on the LM just because it's pimp. 19" LM is 4lbs heavier per wheel vs the RE. acceleration can't feel that much difference, but the handling do suffer.
AMG wheels in general are heavy btw, but your stocks are heavy also...lol
Last edited by FrankW; May 28, 2010 at 03:47 PM.
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2005 C320 Sport, 2010 C300 Sport
That's because Frank is a baller and that's just the way he rolls... Casino buffets and all.
Hanging out with him is awesome. "Velvet ropes will part and Champagne falls from the heavens." (+1 pt for anyone who calls the quote).
I'm surprised no one has mentioned multi piece wheels for better handling too. LOL.
Yah factory wheels and amg wheels are fairly heavy. The addition 1 inch won't add too much weight and shouldn't hamper things too much.
For now I'm keeping it factory. Mike (Quad) was right about me when he called me out and cursed me.
Hanging out with him is awesome. "Velvet ropes will part and Champagne falls from the heavens." (+1 pt for anyone who calls the quote).
I'm surprised no one has mentioned multi piece wheels for better handling too. LOL.
Yah factory wheels and amg wheels are fairly heavy. The addition 1 inch won't add too much weight and shouldn't hamper things too much.
For now I'm keeping it factory. Mike (Quad) was right about me when he called me out and cursed me.
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From: Nutley, NJ
2013 C300 4Matic Sport
My Brabus reps are heavy as hell, but they look awesome and the car still performs about the same as before. It depends how you're using the car. Unsprung weight will be noticed nearing the car's limits, not to work and back (again, depending where your job is 
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2006 C350 Sport 6MT
unless you are into handling...lighter wheels makes little difference in acceleration.
reason I had the 18" BBS RE was for handling and then I took on the LM just because it's pimp. 19" LM is 4lbs heavier per wheel vs the RE. acceleration can't feel that much difference, but the handling do suffer.
AMG wheels in general are heavy btw, but your stocks are heavy also...lol
reason I had the 18" BBS RE was for handling and then I took on the LM just because it's pimp. 19" LM is 4lbs heavier per wheel vs the RE. acceleration can't feel that much difference, but the handling do suffer.
AMG wheels in general are heavy btw, but your stocks are heavy also...lol
