AMG wheels
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C300 4Matic Sport
AMG wheels
I'm considering buying an 09 C300 4Matic Sport and asked the dealer to swap the rims for the AMG wheels on another car in the lot that is RWD. They told me it was impossible to swap rims between cars because there are sensors on the AMG wheels. What are they talking about? This is total bs right?
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2007 E350, 2010 C300, 2008 R350
Total stealership bull****. If hes referring to the TPMS sensor...all wheels have them. That said the AMG wheels are worth more, and he probably doesn't feel like going through the hassle of changing them.
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C300 4Matic Sport
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The dealer's response to my skepticism:
"The wheels that you want are 255 35 18 and your car has 245 40 18 wheels with AWD. The mismatching of tires won't drive correctly as they are too wide. You are more than welcome to purchase AMG wheels."
I think they're still full of it.
"The wheels that you want are 255 35 18 and your car has 245 40 18 wheels with AWD. The mismatching of tires won't drive correctly as they are too wide. You are more than welcome to purchase AMG wheels."
I think they're still full of it.
Last edited by Coriborealis; Jan 30, 2012 at 04:56 PM.
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2008 W204
The dealer's response to my skepticism:
"The wheels that you want ar 255 35 18 and your car has 245 10 18 wheels with AWD. The mismatching of tires won't drive correctly as they are too wide. You are more than welcome to purchase AMG wheels."
I think they're still full of it.
"The wheels that you want ar 255 35 18 and your car has 245 10 18 wheels with AWD. The mismatching of tires won't drive correctly as they are too wide. You are more than welcome to purchase AMG wheels."
I think they're still full of it.
Anyway, tell your dealer its the AMGs or no deal, they look awesome, I wish my car had them. This is one reason why I hate dealing with Benz dealers, to them you're already lucky that they took the $200 off the price for you after "checking with their boss." Oh and the AMG rims that you purchase from them for extra happen to work. Typical dealer up to his old tricks.
and just noticed those sizes he gave are wrong, at least for the stock wheels, the stock wheels are 17 inches not 18. Probably thought he would scare you away by shooting you a bunch numbers. I would probably walk away, first he tries to make up some ridiculous excuse about the TPMS and then some crap about the width! I don't know why he's talking about mismatching of tires, they just have to swap the rims and tires as a whole.
Last edited by LandSeaAir; Jan 30, 2012 at 05:02 PM.
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C300 4Matic Sport
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This car is an 09 with 34k, palladium silver, black mb tex, Premium 1, entertainment, and I could have it for about $26k. I can't find an A4, 3-series, G37, or CTS with the same equipment and mileage for that money. Is it a steal?
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2008 W204
However, the values have dropped because the new 2012s are out, and the dealers know that, if its a Benz dealer, 26k is probably right around where they should be and is no crazy deal.
if you get the AMGs I'd consider it a good deal
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I originally had 17's on my Lux model and changed tires, TPMS, and AMG wheels and it works perfectly. I bought them used from another forum member. They are totally pulling your chain. Good luck!
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2012 C63 AMG
The dealer's response to my skepticism:
"The wheels that you want are 255 35 18 and your car has 245 40 18 wheels with AWD. The mismatching of tires won't drive correctly as they are too wide. You are more than welcome to purchase AMG wheels."
I think they're still full of it.
"The wheels that you want are 255 35 18 and your car has 245 40 18 wheels with AWD. The mismatching of tires won't drive correctly as they are too wide. You are more than welcome to purchase AMG wheels."
I think they're still full of it.
As for the TPMS comment, that's incorrect as well. Depending on where you are, up here, W204's have a passive TPMS which measures the rotational speed of each wheel. If one is rotating faster than the others, then it will tell you to check your tire pressures. Works quite well actually, and it doesn't require TPMS sensors in each wheel. However, in the US, I think it is mandatory to have a TPMS sensor in each wheel, so they are just giving you an excuse.
However, your comment on the tire width sounds like you are trying to swap rims with a C350 or a C63. Dealer will definitely push back on that as they do not want to swap a set of C300's with a C350 or C63 as that would detract from the value of the other vehicle. Ordering a similar set is quite expensive, so it's definitely a tough sell for them.
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well they may be right guys. The OP didnt say they were AMGs from a w204, he just said AMGs from another RWD. If they are off a non w204 they would only work from a newer E class, otherwise teh offset isnt right. And if they are not W204 wheels the sensors may be the other frewquency that alot of MBs use, thats what they prob meant by sensors. U said they were 255-35-18, that IS NOT the size for 18" w204 AMGs, so based on that the dealer is RIGHT, this time only LOL.......
AND.....if you have 245-40-18 on this car, then U have the AMGs already, there is not an 18" non amg OEM wheel for a w204.....I just re-read your post
AND.....if you have 245-40-18 on this car, then U have the AMGs already, there is not an 18" non amg OEM wheel for a w204.....I just re-read your post
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well they may be right guys. The OP didnt say they were AMGs from a w204, he just said AMGs from another RWD. If they are off a non w204 they would only work from a newer E class, otherwise teh offset isnt right. And if they are not W204 wheels the sensors may be the other frewquency that alot of MBs use, thats what they prob meant by sensors. U said they were 255-35-18, that IS NOT the size for 18" w204 AMGs, so based on that the dealer is RIGHT, this time only LOL.......
AND.....if you have 245-40-18 on this car, then U have the AMGs already, there is not an 18" non amg OEM wheel for a w204.....I just re-read your post
AND.....if you have 245-40-18 on this car, then U have the AMGs already, there is not an 18" non amg OEM wheel for a w204.....I just re-read your post
