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06-21-2007, 10:02 PM
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Beautiful rims
What do you guys think? I think they are handsome.
These are 18"x8.5 rims for like $349 for 4 on ebay. Each weigh 25lbs
These are 18"x8.5 rims for like $349 for 4 on ebay. Each weigh 25lbs
06-21-2007, 11:22 PM
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Stock looking... I like them. I have been wanting some 18's for daily driving to leave my 17's for the track only. Let me know how they work out on your slk32... I am not sure if they will clear the brakes.
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06-22-2007, 07:50 AM
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Jerry,
Are they genuine MB wheels? Make sure the offset will clear the calipers....really do your homework on these, especially if they are aftermarket or knock-off wheels.
I learned the hard way a year ago, you don't want to go through the hassle of trying to make a wheel fit your car....PITA
Are they genuine MB wheels? Make sure the offset will clear the calipers....really do your homework on these, especially if they are aftermarket or knock-off wheels.
I learned the hard way a year ago, you don't want to go through the hassle of trying to make a wheel fit your car....PITA
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06-22-2007, 08:56 AM
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These are MB copies, not OEM. Although I can't remember seeing a MB comes when this style in OEM.
For my car slk32, or a C32, don't we want narrower rims in the front. These are all 8.5" width. So I am debating...
Here is a link of the item. He has 10 or more sets available:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...0159779&rd=1,1
For my car slk32, or a C32, don't we want narrower rims in the front. These are all 8.5" width. So I am debating...
Here is a link of the item. He has 10 or more sets available:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...0159779&rd=1,1
Jerry,
Are they genuine MB wheels? Make sure the offset will clear the calipers....really do your homework on these, especially if they are aftermarket or knock-off wheels.
I learned the hard way a year ago, you don't want to go through the hassle of trying to make a wheel fit your car....PITA
Are they genuine MB wheels? Make sure the offset will clear the calipers....really do your homework on these, especially if they are aftermarket or knock-off wheels.
I learned the hard way a year ago, you don't want to go through the hassle of trying to make a wheel fit your car....PITA
06-22-2007, 09:19 AM
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" Important if your vehicle is not listed or you have a sport package or upgrade with larger calipers please give us a call toll free to verify fitment 1 800 273 3651"
I doubt they will fit. Nice try though.
I doubt they will fit. Nice try though.
06-22-2007, 10:36 AM
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Jerry,
That wheel looks like a CLS knockoff.
Yes, you do want narrower rims in the front because clearance of the shock assembly and the plastic under fender is an issue....trust me, I learned the hardway. My M3 never had clearance issues in the front and I had 3 different sets of wheels and tires.
8.5" rims are going to be a potential problem for you if the offset is not right. I had custom spacers made and NOTHING ended up working. It was a total nightmare because of the offset. I wanted 8.5's all the way around for rotating purposes, but there are very few wheel packages for the C32 that will work.
After dealing with this mess, I ended up buying genuine MB European C55 wheels from Tire Rack when they were on special ($1800 for wheels and tires mounted, balanced and shipped) which was the way I should have gone in the beginning. I learned a valuable lesson, which I don't want to see you go through.
I bought the replicas through Lakeshore Wheel and Tire which is a reputable company (bought M3 wheels from them), but they did not have much experience with AMG cars. They even sent me a wheel/tire setup to test fit which was close with the spacer. I should have done more research...
EBAY is a bit shady for wheel sales IMO. Get what you pay for...
That wheel looks like a CLS knockoff.
Yes, you do want narrower rims in the front because clearance of the shock assembly and the plastic under fender is an issue....trust me, I learned the hardway. My M3 never had clearance issues in the front and I had 3 different sets of wheels and tires.
8.5" rims are going to be a potential problem for you if the offset is not right. I had custom spacers made and NOTHING ended up working. It was a total nightmare because of the offset. I wanted 8.5's all the way around for rotating purposes, but there are very few wheel packages for the C32 that will work.
After dealing with this mess, I ended up buying genuine MB European C55 wheels from Tire Rack when they were on special ($1800 for wheels and tires mounted, balanced and shipped) which was the way I should have gone in the beginning. I learned a valuable lesson, which I don't want to see you go through.
I bought the replicas through Lakeshore Wheel and Tire which is a reputable company (bought M3 wheels from them), but they did not have much experience with AMG cars. They even sent me a wheel/tire setup to test fit which was close with the spacer. I should have done more research...
EBAY is a bit shady for wheel sales IMO. Get what you pay for...
06-22-2007, 12:07 PM
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Another thing is to be very carefull with spacers. I had a wheel fall off due to shabby spacers (and yes they were hub centric name brand spacers... dont want to say the name though). I would never get spacers again.
Luckily the shop who put everything on for me paid for all, and I mean ALL, of the damages. I could only immagine what would have happened if I had done it myself from an ebay purchase.
Stock wheels are the only way to go. Saving money = spending money later down the road.
-Mike
Luckily the shop who put everything on for me paid for all, and I mean ALL, of the damages. I could only immagine what would have happened if I had done it myself from an ebay purchase.
Stock wheels are the only way to go. Saving money = spending money later down the road.
-Mike
06-22-2007, 01:59 PM
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Wow, That pic for real? That is scary to see a car sitting on the road w/o tires but straight "ready to go." Sorry, It's not even funny.
OK, this 8.5" x4 doesn't get fellow members' approval. I need to reconsider not buying the rims.
OK, this 8.5" x4 doesn't get fellow members' approval. I need to reconsider not buying the rims.
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Mike, wheels coming off are most likely either the bolts you used weren't the proper length or it wasn't properly torqued. spacers have nothing to do with it. brabus, lorinser, carlsson, bbs, etc all use spacers in different applications.
why did you think the shop was soo willing to pay for all the damage? if the problem was with the spacer instead of something wrong with the bolts/installer. they wanted you to believe it's the fault of the spacer when they knew they were liable.
why did you think the shop was soo willing to pay for all the damage? if the problem was with the spacer instead of something wrong with the bolts/installer. they wanted you to believe it's the fault of the spacer when they knew they were liable.
06-24-2007, 11:54 AM
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Excellent. So does that mean it will fit AMG cars? I'm going to ask seller about the offset.
Another note. I was looking at my OEM AMG wheels. I think they use a paint other than silver, it is more like low shine "chrome" which I think is really quite handsome. Aftermarket copy (such as this one) is usually just silver which may have different effect on the car.
Another note. I was looking at my OEM AMG wheels. I think they use a paint other than silver, it is more like low shine "chrome" which I think is really quite handsome. Aftermarket copy (such as this one) is usually just silver which may have different effect on the car.
06-24-2007, 12:42 PM
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'02 C32; '02 M5; '08 328i (US)
From the AMG catalog, they have this design for B, S, CLS and ML, none of those offset will fit W203... Not sure about the aftermarket copies tho...
