C32 AMG, C55 AMG (W203) 2001 - 2007

thinking of buying new wheels ...

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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 06:43 PM
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thinking of buying new wheels ...

hi guys,

so i have been driving long enough on the standard rims i quess, and i have been looking for some new ones ...

and now, i'm looking for some opinions ...

the car will recieve a drop job in the future, but im not sure if I should go for 18 or 19" ...

I had one of these in mind:

-Schmidt phantom line (1 piece)





- Vertini Hennesey:




- Oz Raphaello (although a bit out of my leage)






any opinions ??

by the way, its for this car

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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 07:32 PM
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I like the schmit phantom one. you will be able to see the brakes better on this one too b/c less spokes on the pattern than the second rim you posted. unlike on the audi (unless im blind) i think it would look better on your car black with chrome lip. and while 19s are sexy, i think that at that size, they will start to hinder your performance from the extra weight. i would go with 18's IMO.

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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by jturkel
I like the schmit phantom one. you will be able to see the brakes better on this one too b/c less spokes on the pattern than the second rim you posted. unlike on the audi (unless im blind) i think it would look better on your car black with chrome lip. and while 19s are sexy, i think that at that size, they will start to hinder your performance from the extra weight. i would go with 18's IMO.
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 08:38 PM
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These are hot as hell. I would rock these for sure, The second ones are cool, but they look more on the luxury side vs sports side. The 3rd ones are ugly.
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These are hot as hell. I would rock these for sure, The second ones are cool, but they look more on the luxury side vs sports side. The 3rd ones are ugly.
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by JonMBZ
-Schmidt phantom line (1 piece)

These are hot as hell. I would rock these for sure, The second ones are cool, but they look more on the luxury side vs sports side. The 3rd ones are ugly.
they are going to look a little strange going on the wagon...but whatever floats your boat i guess.
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Originally Posted by mb_c55amg_guy
they are going to look a little strange going on the wagon...but whatever floats your boat i guess.

What was the +1 for then? Wagons don't really, but the rims are what I like.
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Originally Posted by JonMBZ
What was the +1 for then? Wagons don't really, but the rims are what I like.
I meant i have never seen a C32 wagon...so it would look strange to me...but the rims are nice...sorry for the misunderstanding...
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