Ok, I picked up a set of Carlsson 1/6 Evo wheels, diamond edition... Non staggered 8.5x18's. I was going to put these on and see how they feel.

Opinions on the Carlsson vs the SLK55 wheels I have now? I know the Carlsson's are pretty dated, but I think they are still pretty hot wheels..

 

Could you post some pics of the two?

 

The wheels in my signature are the SLK55 wheels...

Here is a pic of the carlsson 1/6.. this pic was posted by another user.. these are not the diamond edition though..

https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...2&d=1163996164

 

the carlssons are VIP style..belongs on an E or S..
still looks hott though..but i'd stick with the SLK55

 

Ditto that -- I think the SLK55 wheels look much better and more in keeping with the W203 AMG body style.

 

Thanks for the responses so far.. I may have a set of Carlsson's for sale.. LOL.. I'm still gonna throw them on for a few laps around the block to see what I think.. I like the multi-spoke look.. Would really like a set of Carlsson 1/16 or 2/16 but haven't been able to find any in my $ range..

 

are you using ny spacers on those SLK55 wheels? or they are perfect fit.

those carlsson are nice too are they heavy?

 

how about 1/5?

 

No spacers on the SLK55 wheels.. perfect fit. I will find out how heavy they are when they arrive. I hope they weigh less than the AMG wheels.

 

DEFINITELY the SLK55 wheels.

 

I will vote for SLK55 wheels. The Carlson 1/6 Evo will look better on older MB and still a nice wheel.

 

I also say the current slk setup

 

I prefer the look of the SLK55 wheels.

 

ok.. everyone says SLK55 so I guess I will stick with those. Maybe I will use the Carlsson for track events.. If I can ever get myself to start going.. LOL

If anyone wants them let me know..

 

why would you use the carlsons for track events? Just by their appearance I would predict they are grossly heavier. Also why not dump both and go 19 8.5/9.5?

 

I was looking at a set of forged 19's.. but I want to get an LSD installed as well as engine mods.. I needed a new set of tires and got these wheels for less than a set of tires would cost. It will be a pain to sell them.. Just trying to sell anything is a pain.. You give a fair price and everyone sends you offers below.

I dunno, the SLK wheels aren't all that light.. about 27lbs each.. I may just pop the wheels on for a few weeks.. I was also thinking about getting the SLK55 wheels fully polished and coated.. That might be interesting too..

 

cant go wrong with forged wheels..they look amazing!
i wouldnt spend money on the SLK55 wheels...just save up....
i am going with Renntech Monolites

 

I gotcha. I have been thinking about doing the same thing in regards to the 19's, however I have a set of new tires that I am trying to kill to substantiate such an endevour with judicious burnouts!! haha. These contintental tires are THE absolute worst tire I have ever had!!!

LSD would be nice and I have been toying around with that idea as well, but honestly I am about at the point where I am not going to stick a single dime into the car and just wait for the new c63 and probable get that.

 

Yeah, I am planning on getting a C63 too.. but I'm going to lease and keep my C32 to play with.. or at least that is the plan.

 

I vote for the SLK 55 Wheels! I just picked up a set for my C55. Keeps the car current, the CLK 63 wears the the turbines. They just look better than the old school Carlssons.

Regards,

 

yeah.. I sold the Carlsson's already..