rb23lb

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!

xolinlevh

Good question, been looking at moving from 17" basic rims to a new set of 19"s, but dont wanna pay for a set of AMG rims, would love reps if they are issue free

jimmythegreek

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

JaCe88

Damn those do look good.

rb23lb

nice... i was thinking michelin Ps2s probably... how will i know what sizes to get, since I cant put in my car model # on tirerack since these are 19's and will not be OEM?

Sportstick

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

rb23lb

thanks- I really like the c63 style ones though above much better on the w204

dgghostkilla

damn i actually like them too. nm i might try and get me a set

dgghostkilla

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?

Sportstick

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.

dgghostkilla

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

Sportstick

The goal in the snow is the narrowest tire for the best traction. As tires move up in diameter from 17 to 18 and beyond, they tend to become wider than those on the OE 7.5" width wheels. Wider tires, while great in the dry, will lose traction more easily in the snow.

rb23lb

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...

CKreep

No issues with mine 19s on sport springs

rb23lb

nice dude! looks great

what tires did you go with and how much did u drop on the wheels and what was your source? ebay?

did you use any spacers or anything?

waiszeto

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

rb23lb

appreciate the comment, but what do you mean "you" and your benz are done?

waiszeto

http://www.rangerovers.net/forum/9-r...el-owners.html

waiszeto

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37787

waiszeto

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?

CKreep

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.

bobbyzcar

CKreep.
Do you have any more pics? my worry is that the rear with a 9.5" 45 offset will stick out past the fender.
Thanks

CKreep

I think the rears are a 42mm offset they are diffrent for a fact

tanktube67

Rims look nice but definitely they don’t look like the OEM

Normandie4life

they don't look like oem because their 19"z if they were 18"z you wouldn't be able to tell the difference that much imo