Can someone help in providing all the different finish options there are on the sport package 18" rims? I need a new rear for my 2016 c300 and I'm worried if I purchase online the paint finish won't match up with what's on there. I'm seeing what seems to be different tones of gray, some darker than others but maybe it's just the lighting. A seller online said there's only 2 options, gray and black, but I'm not sure if that's accurate. Below is what I'm looking for, but I need rear instead of front.
Likely the brake dust that is making the the rim appear darker or lighter.
So are you saying there's only two options for this rim as far as color, black or gray? For example here's one I'm eyeing on getting. By the pictures it definitely looks darker than mine.
So are you saying there's only two options for this rim as far as color, black or gray? For example here's one I'm eyeing on getting. By the pictures it definitely looks darker than mine.
For the North American market, the only option were the regular non Night Package vs the Bi-colour (with the Night Package). If the colours do vary, then it is likely it was repainted or it is aftermarket.
For the North American market, the only option were the regular non Night Package vs the Bi-colour (with the Night Package). If the colours do vary, then it is likely it was repainted or it is aftermarket.
So the only options are my color and the black color?
So the only options are my color and the black color?
Mhmm, here is the part and part number you are looking for https://mbparts.mbusa.com/oem-parts/...20540112007x21
In this case "21" is the colour code you are looking for.
Beware of repainted wheels and fake aftermarket ones.
Not sure why it is listed as charcoal finish when OEM is supposed to be high gloss gray. At least this seller has 100% positive feedback. Do keep in mind it states that the oem centre cap is not included but if you still have the damaged rear wheel you can always reuse that wheel cap.
Not sure why it is listed as charcoal finish when OEM is supposed to be high gloss gray. At least this seller has 100% positive feedback. Do keep in mind it states that the oem centre cap is not included but if you still have the damaged rear wheel you can always reuse that wheel cap.
I've actually seen multiple ebay listings that state charcoal. There's not another Mercedes color that's charcoal is there? So what's the consensus? Think it's the same rim?
I've actually seen multiple ebay listings that state charcoal. There's not another Mercedes color that's charcoal is there? So what's the consensus? Think it's the same rim?
Same rim, I checked again for you just in case in the database and there is really just two colours (bi-color so gloss black and high gloss gray) for the North American market. It is unlikely for there to be other colour options of the A2054011200 wheel. There is also no wheel that has a colour named charcoal by Mercedes.
The listing you linked me states it is a new wheel, the part number is correct, from the pictures it is obviously not gloss black so it is the high gloss gray, the seller has 100% positive feedback, you have a 30 day return policy. If you are still unsure, you may ask the seller for the colour code of the wheel. As long as it isn't repainted and refinished by a third party using a different type and colour paint (which that seller states the wheel is new and never used, if you take their word for it), that is the wheel you are looking for.
Same rim, I checked again for you just in case in the database and there is really just two colours (bi-color so gloss black and high gloss gray) for the North American market. It is unlikely for there to be other colour options of the A2054011200 wheel. There is also no wheel that has a colour named charcoal by Mercedes.
The listing you linked me states it is a new wheel, the part number is correct, from the pictures it is obviously not gloss black so it is the high gloss gray, the seller has 100% positive feedback, you have a 30 day return policy. If you are still unsure, you may ask the seller for the colour code of the wheel. As long as it isn't repainted and refinished by a third party using a different type and colour paint (which that seller states the wheel is new and never used, if you take their word for it), that is the wheel you are looking for.
No worries at all, if you have more questions feel free to ask and I will answer them when I see it, if you have any questions you have for the seller don't hesitate to ask them as it is in their best interest to clarify anything before you make your purchase.
So I received the rim, and while it has the Mercedes logo on the back and the PN (I believe the old PN because there may have been a supersession?), it says made in China. Does Mercedes make any of their OEM rims in China? I'd like to find this information out for sure before I go after the seller, because he numerous times reassured me they are factory OEM rims. They looks to match my other rims good.
So I received the rim, and while it has the Mercedes logo on the back and the PN (I believe the old PN because there may have been a supersession?), it says made in China. Does Mercedes make any of their OEM rims in China? I'd like to find this information out for sure before I go after the seller, because he numerous times reassured me they are factory OEM rims. They looks to match my other rims good.
They do but.... That only applies to cars sold there. So not sure if your seller imported these and then sell it to buyers in the States? There is also the possibility of them being fake but I will give your seller the benefit of doubt.
Most MB wheels are made in Germany, Mexico (my C43 wheel was made in Mexico) , etc. contracted by companies such as RONAL.
I can't verify the authenticity of that wheel without seeing them in person, perhaps take it to a shop you trust that specialize in German cars so they can verify for you?
They do but.... That only applies to cars sold there. So not sure if your seller imported these and then sell it to buyers in the States? There is also the possibility of them being fake but I will give your seller the benefit of doubt.
Most MB wheels are made in Germany, Mexico (my C43 wheel was made in Mexico) , etc. contracted by companies such as RONAL.
I can't verify the authenticity of that wheel without seeing them in person, perhaps take it to a shop you trust that specialize in German cars so they can verify for you?
What are some things you'd look for to see if it's fake? It's very difficult seeing if there's any differences from how it looks compared to the one's on there from the outside. I'm almost positive though the ones on there won't be made in China. Also don't the oem's always have the wheel brand name like Borbet? That's what I'm seeing from pictures online and I don't see any brand name on this one. It does have the 3 point star though which should indicate it's genuine, unless a aftermarket rim is copying that which I'm sure is illegal as hell? Is that common for aftermarket companies to copy the Mercedes logo on their rim to further deceive people into thinking they're oem?
What are some things you'd look for to see if it's fake? It's very difficult seeing if there's any differences from how it looks compared to the one's on there from the outside. I'm almost positive though the ones on there won't be made in China. Also don't the oem's always have the wheel brand name like Borbet? That's what I'm seeing from pictures online and I don't see any brand name on this one. It does have the 3 point star though which should indicate it's genuine, unless a aftermarket rim is copying that which I'm sure is illegal as hell? Is that common for aftermarket companies to copy the Mercedes logo on their rim to further deceive people into thinking they're oem?
If you bring it to a shop they can tell you but in short the finish of the wheels (can't tell through the pictures) and how if it is an OEM wheel that was repainted and repaired or it is a replica wheel with OEM paint or replica wheel with non OEM paint (or what you want, which is OEM wheel with OEM paint that was not damaged before so wasn't repainted and repaired).
Wheels made there are sold only in that same market (for that reason, your wheel can be authentic just that it was imported to the States to sell to USA buyers), the rest of the world gets wheels made by other countries most common are Germany and sometimes Mexico. There are a few other countries too but I can't recall the list.
Ya, most C-Class wheels are made by RONAL for example but there are other companies too, I only came across RONAL so far so I don't have the list of other companies. Since that wheel you have is designed and made in that specific market, it is likely the reason why there is no brand name (I am still giving your seller the benefit of doubt). When importing wheels, some aftermarket wheel companies use tape or something to cover the replicated logo when shipping to avoid that legal issue you talked about which the ebay seller could remove.
To confirm the true authenticity of the wheel, I still recommend you bringing it to a shop specialized in German vehicles and wheels.
It seems to me that the market for replacement OE wheels would be small enough that it wouldn't justify the tooling expense to make a knock-off.
This thread has made me curious...I might have to pull off one of my fronts and have a look at the "fine print"!
And even doing that I'm not sure will necessarily tell us if mine is fake or not as there seems to be multiple different countries of origin for the C300 18" sport package rims. I've mostly seen from pictures on the internet Germany and USA, I've also seen China floating around in a couple sales ads as well and they claim to be factory original.
So it look like my C300 now has a blend of German- and Chinese-manufactured wheels.
I ordered one replacement wheel (18" twin spoke) for the front as the wheel flange had significant damage that had been repaired, but poorly. It came in an official-looking Mercedes box, and had the Made in Germany lettering inside the spokes.
The original wheels are of Chinese manufacture. And while they're identical on the outside face, the recesses on the inside of the spokes are quite different. The replacement wheel looks a lot like the OP's, whereas the originals fitted (pictured) have smaller triangular voids located nearer to the rim. Looks like the suppliers had some latitude here!
Anyway, just happy to have four good wheels on the car now.
In that first pic, in front of the LF, there's what looks to be a logo. Does anyone recognize it?
So it look like my C300 now has a blend of German- and Chinese-manufactured wheels.
I ordered one replacement wheel (18" twin spoke) for the front as the wheel flange had significant damage that had been repaired, but poorly. It came in an official-looking Mercedes box, and had the Made in Germany lettering inside the spokes.
The original wheels are of Chinese manufacture. And while they're identical on the outside face, the recesses on the inside of the spokes are quite different. The replacement wheel looks a lot like the OP's, whereas the originals fitted (pictured) have smaller triangular voids located nearer to the rim. Looks like the suppliers had some latitude here!
Anyway, just happy to have four good wheels on the car now.
In that first pic, in front of the LF, there's what looks to be a logo. Does anyone recognize it?
So now I know Mercedes does use a Chinese manufacture at least for some of their OE rims and doesn't automatically mean mine is a fake lol. You definitely have a different style rim than me though I have the 18" sport package AMG rims. Did your original Chinese made rims not even have the Mercedes logo on the back? Were the replacements you received made in Germany OEM?
So now I know Mercedes does use a Chinese manufacture at least for some of their OE rims and doesn't automatically mean mine is a fake lol. You definitely have a different style rim than me though I have the 18" sport package AMG rims. Did your original Chinese made rims not even have the Mercedes logo on the back? Were the replacements you received made in Germany OEM?
Both pictures I posted were of a wheel that came with the car, so it has both the M-B logo and China, albeit on different spokes.
All I can say about the new replacement wheel is that it came in a very official-looking M-B box and had the Made in Germany lettering.
Both pictures I posted were of a wheel that came with the car, so it has both the M-B logo and China, albeit on different spokes.
All I can say about the new replacement wheel is that it came in a very official-looking M-B box and had the Made in Germany lettering.
That doesn't mean anything.
All of my aftermarket ambient light items came in very official looking MB boxes. China will copy and replicate anything and everything.
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