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Old Feb 6, 2005 | 11:03 PM
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Guys, what is your opinion of this wheel on a C-coupe? I am really liking this wheel. Let me know your thoughts.

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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 12:30 AM
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Looks somewhat like the Brabus V. I personally don't like it one bit. I'd go for the Brabus if you're into that look.
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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 01:07 AM
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Looks somewhat like the Brabus V. I personally don't like it one bit. I'd go for the Brabus if you're into that look.
I completely agree, I don't like em either.
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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 09:52 AM
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Thanks for the opinions guys.
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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 12:17 PM
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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 04:59 PM
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looks like rims for an SUV..
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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 12:45 AM
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If you are spending the money on HRE's, there is nicer to be had then that wheel IMO.
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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 02:05 AM
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there are some really nice HRE wheels out there for the Coupé...
The one pictured, looks alright, but not my favorite HRE.

I think AUTOWERKS (MBWerks) has some good ones on their site, and a few other distributors.

Black, Gun-Metal, or Chrome would really stand out and look good on your red Coupé.

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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 04:35 AM
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Don't like it.
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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 04:51 AM
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Looks like a vintage racer wheel.
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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 09:44 AM
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I would rather have plastic hub caps that come on some entry level MB models with steel wheel...

They don't look good...
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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 09:54 AM
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I would rather have plastic hub caps that come on some entry level MB models with steel wheel...

They don't look good...
What entry level MB has plastic hub caps??
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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by johncl
What entry level MB has plastic hub caps??
I the UK (where I am from) the "Classic" W203 comes with hub caps/steel wheels - you hav to upgrade to "SE Package" to get 7 spoke alloy wheels etc.
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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 09:59 AM
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Ahhh, I see. I can't say that I would rather have plastic over these wheels.

Thanks again for all the opinions guys.
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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 10:05 AM
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Ahhh, I see. I can't say that I would rather have plastic over these wheels.

Thanks again for all the opinions guys.
I know hub caps look awful (my hint being that those alloy wheels are very bad :p ) - Don't do it and find some nice ones instead
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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 10:28 AM
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Is there a huge price difference between these rims and all other HRE's? If not, then I have to say that every other offering from them is much better.

But it's your car...
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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 10:41 AM
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Is there a huge price difference between these rims and all other HRE's? If not, then I have to say that every other offering from them is much better.

But it's your car...
These are a bit cheaper than the rest, and I agree that there are other nice looking rims. I am still on the hunt and will hopfully find something.
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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 10:42 AM
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if you like that style go for the brabus monoblock V much better looking than those.
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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 10:53 AM
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if you like that style go for the brabus monoblock V much better looking than those.
When you got your Brabus V's, who had the best price? Do you mind me asking what you spent?
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 06:29 PM
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The spoke pattern looks too busy, I am feeling ...
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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 01:43 AM
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HREs are excellent wheels. Looks like a 440 series. There are a lot of options for the Centers if you want to stay with this quality of rim. I don't care for this center either.
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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 02:54 AM
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Originally Posted by TNblkc230wz
HREs are excellent wheels. Looks like a 440 series. There are a lot of options for the Centers if you want to stay with this quality of rim. I don't care for this center either.

They are 341's just like it says at the top of the pic.
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