eBay OEM Style C63 19" Wheels - Will they rub & can you tell the difference from OEM?
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eBay OEM Style C63 19" Wheels - Will they rub & can you tell the difference from OEM?
Link to wheels on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/19-WHEELS-ME...item5d309eadeb
Always wanted C63 OEM 19" wheels but obviously they are much more expensive, so I have 3 questions about these replicas on eBay for those of you who know best:
1- Can you tell the difference visually when you compare them to the OEM versions?
2- Are they the same size and specs as the OEM versions? (eBay sizes are 19 X 8.5" fronts / 19 X 9.5" rears 43 mm fronts / 43 mm rears )
3- Will there be any rubbing or reduced performance going with this style wheel switching from stock 18" AMGs?
Sorry for my ignorance, and thank you as always for your help!
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Ive had 2 sets of reps thru all my benzez, and didnt have any diff problems as with any aftermarket wheels. Usually the fit and finish is the same as any aftermarket standard wheel, JWL and ISO certified. one set of brabus reps I had got bent on 2 wheels just from potholes and such, but I also bent a amg CLK wheel too once so go figure. They will fit nice actually, 43mm is a nice offset, the rears will sit flush to fenders and the fronts just in a little bit. If your car isnt lowered u have no probs at all. 235/35/19 front and 265/30/19 backs and your all set. If you want budget tires go sumitomo HZR3s, I love them for the price
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Ive had 2 sets of reps thru all my benzez, and didnt have any diff problems as with any aftermarket wheels. Usually the fit and finish is the same as any aftermarket standard wheel, JWL and ISO certified. one set of brabus reps I had got bent on 2 wheels just from potholes and such, but I also bent a amg CLK wheel too once so go figure. They will fit nice actually, 43mm is a nice offset, the rears will sit flush to fenders and the fronts just in a little bit. If your car isnt lowered u have no probs at all. 235/35/19 front and 265/30/19 backs and your all set. If you want budget tires go sumitomo HZR3s, I love them for the price
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By the way, price shop those wheels against powerwheelspro.com style #810. There are some subtle design detail differences, but the overall look is quite similar. They source JWL/TUV/ISO9001 certified plants for production. My 810s are 17" but they come in 19. We bought two sets from them and they provide excellent service.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...g-17-reps.html
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LOL....before the days of the internet, we talked to people!! Tire Rack's phone number is 1-888-353-5082. Their Customer Service agents are very knowledgeable!
By the way, price shop those wheels against powerwheelspro.com style #810. There are some subtle design detail differences, but the overall look is quite similar. They source JWL/TUV/ISO9001 certified plants for production. My 810s are 17" but they come in 19. We bought two sets from them and they provide excellent service.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...g-17-reps.html
By the way, price shop those wheels against powerwheelspro.com style #810. There are some subtle design detail differences, but the overall look is quite similar. They source JWL/TUV/ISO9001 certified plants for production. My 810s are 17" but they come in 19. We bought two sets from them and they provide excellent service.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...g-17-reps.html
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will this wheels do good in the snow? i got my original factory 2010 wheels for my 4matic here in PA. the car did amazing in last year's winter. if i was to buy these rims would it be a bad drive in the snow?
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That style will be fine, but the size is wrong for the winter. Get a set of the same design in 17" and put Blizzak WS70 around them and you'll do very well.
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nm i figured as much. damn it. i would love the bigger rims but at the end of the day i rather have my 4matic handling. not to exaggerate but damn i love how well my car handled in the snow last year. i intentionally drove it in the blizzard and it was like driving an SUV in the handling.
So basically stick to only 17 inch rims correct? in order to keep the handling
So basically stick to only 17 inch rims correct? in order to keep the handling
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nm i figured as much. damn it. i would love the bigger rims but at the end of the day i rather have my 4matic handling. not to exaggerate but damn i love how well my car handled in the snow last year. i intentionally drove it in the blizzard and it was like driving an SUV in the handling.
So basically stick to only 17 inch rims correct? in order to keep the handling
So basically stick to only 17 inch rims correct? in order to keep the handling
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had a good day at the sports books, looks like these wheels will have to be ordered soon 
anybody know which tires for these will have the least amount of road noise?
that is my main goal, low noise tires...
anybody know which tires for these will have the least amount of road noise?
that is my main goal, low noise tires...
Last edited by rb23lb; Nov 26, 2011 at 01:46 AM.
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Yo bro, honestly those rims are super nice, but I personally wont go for replica. If u google online, u will find lots of issues with replica rims such as durability, balance, fitment and etc. Just keep in mind, all the fancy traction control technologies we have are relie on the rims and tire. When replica rims meet pot hole, you and your benz are pretty much Doneeee... That just my 2 cent
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Yo bro, honestly those rims are super nice, but I personally wont go for replica. If u google online, u will find lots of issues with replica rims such as durability, balance, fitment and etc. Just keep in mind, all the fancy traction control technologies we have are relie on the rims and tire. When replica rims meet pot hole, you and your benz are pretty much Doneeee... That just my 2 cent
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The links that I posted above are some of replica owner's experience. I also read some article that compare replica and oem rims, I will try find it bak for u lolll I am using my cell phone, dont know if I can find it or not loll... Have you ever hit a pot hole before?
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I usually steer clear of potholes, u don't get xp points going over them lol. I like them I Carey the full spair in the trunk with me so I'm really not worried. I got the wheels online just make sure u purchase the correct back spacing. I run 235/35/19 in front and 265/30/19 ion the rear soon I wanna step it up to a 275 maybe even a 285 we'll see.
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