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Old 01-31-2011 | 06:02 PM
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Wheels Wheels Wheels. Which would you run?

I hate spacing mods out for my cars over time. I'm impatient haha. Wheels are next on the list, more than likely next month. I'm stuck between two, so I figure let's confuse me more, and get everyones opinion haha.

Side note: Car is black.

Both are going to be 18's.....

If I run these, they will stay silver




If I get these, more than likely they'll be all black.

Old 01-31-2011 | 06:12 PM
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The second set looks sinister on a black car. I'm kind of bias though since I used to drive a black on black car and loved it.
Old 01-31-2011 | 06:29 PM
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Darth Vadar called..he says...BLACK !
Old 01-31-2011 | 07:06 PM
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I like the silver and not a fan of black rims, perhaps it is because when we run our cars in the winter we have to use winter tires and they are mounted on black steelies and they look like you are missing hubcaps.

To me black rims look too heavy and look low rent
Old 01-31-2011 | 07:08 PM
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those black wheels would look sinsiter. make sure you can get an offset/spacer combo that is reasonable though.
otherwise, those amg style wheels w/ the rivets do make my loins quiver.
Old 01-31-2011 | 07:23 PM
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I like the black like everyone says
Old 01-31-2011 | 07:31 PM
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I vote the first ones. Kind of biased but I think the second one flows better with the lines of the W204s. Can't go wrong with either, though.
Old 01-31-2011 | 08:04 PM
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Old 01-31-2011 | 09:17 PM
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Once you go black you don't go back.


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Old 01-31-2011 | 09:52 PM
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Once you go black you don't go back.
I think thats were my ex left too* sluttt

First ones will look sick second i like more on the w204
Old 01-31-2011 | 09:53 PM
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I like the silver ones.keeps the car looking original.the black ones would get lost on all black car.maybe if they had a chrome lip on them yeah.btw where can I order the silver ones wit a lip like that.I have the tsw bremmas which look like those but I can't seem to find the rears wit the staggered lip.
Old 02-01-2011 | 02:56 AM
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Who is your supplier for the silver wheel? What is the offset?
Old 02-01-2011 | 03:06 AM
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I feel like the black rims are too spaced out, and would cause the smaller brake caliper effect..
Mesh wheels on our stock brakes look good because it hides the gaps



Just my .02 cents
Old 02-03-2011 | 05:50 PM
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Anyone know of any Rep companies that make something that looks identical to this, but with an offset that will work on the W203? The W204 AMG reps are ET43, that's obviously not going to work. Haven't seen too many W203's with this style.

Old 02-03-2011 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by C63 Dreamer
Anyone know of any Rep companies that make something that looks identical to this, but with an offset that will work on the W203? The W204 AMG reps are ET43, that's obviously not going to work. Haven't seen too many W203's with this style.

ebay should have a good amount of them. i think theres some sl turbine reps that you can find online

not sure if youd prefer these, but the offset is a little closer to one you could run.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-AM...Q5fAccessories


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Old 02-03-2011 | 10:43 PM
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Thanks for the ebay link, im checking if the seller can get me a full set staggered. those wheels are SICK

Originally Posted by sb.legacy
ebay should have a good amount of them. i think theres some sl turbine reps that you can find online

not sure if youd prefer these, but the offset is a little closer to one you could run.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-AM...Q5fAccessories

Old 02-03-2011 | 10:47 PM
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I think black contrasts well on a white car but i agree that it would get lost in a black car and it just wouldnt stand out enough. if you like the style of those silver ones, check out these:

http://www.usarim.com/mercedes-wheel...ng-p-1548.html

Originally Posted by C63 Dreamer
I hate spacing mods out for my cars over time. I'm impatient haha. Wheels are next on the list, more than likely next month. I'm stuck between two, so I figure let's confuse me more, and get everyones opinion haha.

Side note: Car is black.

Both are going to be 18's.....

If I run these, they will stay silver




If I get these, more than likely they'll be all black.

Old 02-03-2011 | 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by C230 Mulac
Thanks for the ebay link, im checking if the seller can get me a full set staggered. those wheels are SICK
no prob! those wheels are def sick. ive seen them powdercoated black on a white and black w203. came out amazing.
Old 02-04-2011 | 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by C63 Dreamer
Anyone know of any Rep companies that make something that looks identical to this, but with an offset that will work on the W203? The W204 AMG reps are ET43, that's obviously not going to work. Haven't seen too many W203's with this style.

if you find these... let me know... i like them better than the turbines... very clean
Old 02-04-2011 | 02:48 PM
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I'll certainly keep this updated. I'm on the hunt for reps of the one above, gotta have them the more I look at them.
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those are slick!


does anyone know what series/model of AMG wheels those are?
Old 02-04-2011 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by cpbeasley
those are slick!


does anyone know what series/model of AMG wheels those are?
I believe those are the Black Series wheel..
Old 02-05-2011 | 03:50 AM
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I believe those are the Black Series wheel..
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Probably one of the best looking AMG rims.

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