InTheBenz0

Hey guys,

I know there are a bunch of replica places out there. I know elaine for 1 just got the eurotech c63 replicas.

Well on my corvette, i use to get z06 replicas, by a company called oewheels.

They are really cheap, but REALLY good quality wheel, and a great company. So I stumbled on what they have for mercedes.


What do you all think:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-x-...item3356c3d337


For those who can't click:








First and foremost, will Front 18 x 8.5"- 42mm - 66.6cb / Rear 18 x 9.5" - 44mm - 66.6cb Fit 08+ C300s?


I don't know how they would look compared to a c63 replica. For $500 shipped for 18"s -- can't go wrong, and I have had great success for YEARS with this company. They are a vendor on corvetteforum, with outstanding reviews.



Comparisson:

c63 replica from eurotech (usarim):





and oemwheels:






How do you think they would look on a w204 ?

MBreezy

Seen these awhile back, i like them but not sure about the durability of the wheels. I googled the company and remember there were some bad reviews...most of which related to wheels that seemed re-finished, not brand new. Idk...at those prices it just seems sketchy.

Doanster

They're a banner advertiser.
I, too, have seen sketchy reviews, but it seemed like they were customer-service-related complaints. The prices aren't any different from other replica companies, so I wouldn't ding them solely on that. Besides, you have first-hand positive experience with them, so I'd say go for it! Wheel looks just like the OEM to me...

InTheBenz0

I never had any quality issues, and I had over 4 sets from this company.

They are exactly like the c63 replica except in the middle, the c63 is a graphite color in the middle, the oewheels ones actually have wholes in the middle and the graphite color only is out at the ends..

wonder how it would look vs the c63?


Btw, the eurotech (usarim) he just msged me back and told me the offset is 35... an 18x8.5 and a 18x9.5 with a 35 offset that will work on our cars? with tires: Front: 225/40R18 Rear: 255/35R18

Azn_C300

35 offset is too low.

Norm01

I almost bought from these guys until I called them, gave them the exact model and year of my car and they were going to ship me wheels with 35mm offset. I told them I didn't think they would fit and the guys said, well I'll just send you some with a 44mm then. I was not impressed. You can look up your original wheel offset in your manual and use a wheel offset calculator on the web and figure out the difference. I'm pretty sure 9.5" rear at 44mm will stick out too far as OEM in the rear at 8.5" has an offset of high 50's.

InTheBenz0

With an 18*8.5 & 18*9.5 what is the ideal offset to have front and back?

And would I want to do 225/40 front

and 235/40/18 back or 255/35/18 back? what would be best for all season driving?

Derspeed

The second one is not a C63 replica.

InTheBenz0

What do you mean?

InTheBenz0

Here is a CLK63 wheel for comparison:




and a C63 wheel:

Derspeed

I answered your PM.

C300Kid

I actually have these on my car. I wanted an inexpensive set of wheels because I dont keep my cars long enough to make a good set of wheels a worthwhile investment. They have a 42mm offset in the front and a 44mm offset in the back and they look good imo. A little more aggressive than stock..but they dont really stick out either. the wheels are about even with the fenders. I put 235mm wide tires on the front and 265mm on the back rather than 225/255. I have very little gap and no fitment issues.

C300Kid

Here's what they look like on a w204. They look much more impressive in person..the iphone pic is not the greatest.

MBreezy

Nice, I like em...tastefully done. That's stock suspension right?

C300Kid

Yeah. In person the car looks like it was dropped bc
the gaps filled in so well. A couple friends have asked.

JoeVal

The shape of the spokes screams I am not the real McCoy.

C300Kid

i don't think they are intended to be a direct copy of any genuine AMG wheel..they just have a similar appearance. i like the design better than the real ones.

Glyn M Ruck

Don't worry - Joe just sits on the sidelines passing negative comments & using his favourite thumbsdown icon - see his list of posts for prevalence.

When he actually helps another member I might value the odd opinion but I'm not holding my breath

vic viper

Here we go again - wrong offsets!

C300Kid

how are they the wrong offsets? i have them on my car and they dont stick out at all. see pic.

vic viper

Judging by the one pic the rears dooesnt seem correct, what is the ET of the rims?

micropower99

They look fine to me. If you scroll up his post read:

"I actually have these on my car. I wanted an inexpensive set of wheels because I dont keep my cars long enough to make a good set of wheels a worthwhile investment. They have a 42mm offset in the front and a 44mm offset in the back and they look good imo. A little more aggressive than stock..but they dont really stick out either. the wheels are about even with the fenders. I put 235mm wide tires on the front and 265mm on the back rather than 225/255. I have very little gap and no fitment issues."

vic viper

Sure if he is ok with its its fine, I respect that, but I personally hate it

Glyn M Ruck

Some like the more aggressive offset - I'm one of them - it's certainly not wrong. 90% of the 203 forum members are running lower offsets to get the wheels out. I hate the way Benz cars look as though the rear track is too narrow.

Things to watch are
- No rubbing.
- Breaking through the aerodynamic skin effect of the body profile.
- Increase in scrub radius on the front that can cause the car to tramline. Many tolerate this for improved handling.

C300Kid

well you have to remember I'm a college kid..I wanted an aggressive stance. I think it looks mean.