Bought a 2005 C55
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2007 E350 4 Matic Silver/Ash and 2005 C55 Black/Black
Bought a 2005 C55
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As the title states I just purchased a 2005 C55, black on black with 75K. Great car. I was given the maintenance history from the previous owner and it seems it was maintained very well. The main seal was addressed, thurst arm bushing, etc.
One thing I would like to change are the rims. They are have some curb rash on them. I found a vendor who carries the C55 rims for a great price, $274 a piece, however, it states they are 17 inch rims. The rims on the car are 18" but the car is a 2005. Did they sell the 2005 C55 with 17inch rims?
This is the vendor's site:
http://www.midwestwheelandtire.com/s...=C55&year=2005
When I search for 2006 their site does not find any rims. Just wondering if the 2005 did indeed come with 17inch rims and if anyone knows a vendor who sells the 18" C55 rims for a decent price.
By the way, I also have a 2006 white on black C230 sport. The C55 as you guys know is a completely different beast.
Thanks
Pete
As the title states I just purchased a 2005 C55, black on black with 75K. Great car. I was given the maintenance history from the previous owner and it seems it was maintained very well. The main seal was addressed, thurst arm bushing, etc.
One thing I would like to change are the rims. They are have some curb rash on them. I found a vendor who carries the C55 rims for a great price, $274 a piece, however, it states they are 17 inch rims. The rims on the car are 18" but the car is a 2005. Did they sell the 2005 C55 with 17inch rims?
This is the vendor's site:
http://www.midwestwheelandtire.com/s...=C55&year=2005
When I search for 2006 their site does not find any rims. Just wondering if the 2005 did indeed come with 17inch rims and if anyone knows a vendor who sells the 18" C55 rims for a decent price.
By the way, I also have a 2006 white on black C230 sport. The C55 as you guys know is a completely different beast.
Thanks
Pete
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welcome aboard to the c55 community, my rims got some rash too but i was gonna get them restored over the winter, dont know anything about vendors but maybe on ebay or craigslist you can find some oem ones lying around.
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As the title states I just purchased a 2005 C55, black on black with 75K. Great car. I was given the maintenance history from the previous owner and it seems it was maintained very well. The main seal was addressed, thurst arm bushing, etc.
One thing I would like to change are the rims. They are have some curb rash on them. I found a vendor who carries the C55 rims for a great price, $274 a piece, however, it states they are 17 inch rims. The rims on the car are 18" but the car is a 2005. Did they sell the 2005 C55 with 17inch rims?
This is the vendor's site:
http://www.midwestwheelandtire.com/s...=C55&year=2005
When I search for 2006 their site does not find any rims. Just wondering if the 2005 did indeed come with 17inch rims and if anyone knows a vendor who sells the 18" C55 rims for a decent price.
By the way, I also have a 2006 white on black C230 sport. The C55 as you guys know is a completely different beast.
Thanks
Pete
As the title states I just purchased a 2005 C55, black on black with 75K. Great car. I was given the maintenance history from the previous owner and it seems it was maintained very well. The main seal was addressed, thurst arm bushing, etc.
One thing I would like to change are the rims. They are have some curb rash on them. I found a vendor who carries the C55 rims for a great price, $274 a piece, however, it states they are 17 inch rims. The rims on the car are 18" but the car is a 2005. Did they sell the 2005 C55 with 17inch rims?
This is the vendor's site:
http://www.midwestwheelandtire.com/s...=C55&year=2005
When I search for 2006 their site does not find any rims. Just wondering if the 2005 did indeed come with 17inch rims and if anyone knows a vendor who sells the 18" C55 rims for a decent price.
By the way, I also have a 2006 white on black C230 sport. The C55 as you guys know is a completely different beast.
Thanks
Pete
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The C55 came with 18'' rims. The 17''s (like those found on the C32) will fit, however, but they will look quite small on the C55..
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2007 E350 4 Matic Silver/Ash and 2005 C55 Black/Black
Ok thanks. Seems to be tough finding OEM 18" AMG C55 wheels then. Maybe go with some aftermarket deep dish.
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A fair amount of replica wheel websites sell C55 knock-off rims. These aren't quite the same style, but pretty close.
http://www.usarim.com/mercedes-wheel...ms-p-1124.html
And then there is this site. I considered purchasing snow tire rims off this site but never went through with it. Not sure if these are OEM or not but they are the right style:
http://www.finishlinewheels.com/MERC...TYPE+203/2006/
http://www.usarim.com/mercedes-wheel...ms-p-1124.html
And then there is this site. I considered purchasing snow tire rims off this site but never went through with it. Not sure if these are OEM or not but they are the right style:
http://www.finishlinewheels.com/MERC...TYPE+203/2006/
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Hello-
As the title states I just purchased a 2005 C55, black on black with 75K. Great car. I was given the maintenance history from the previous owner and it seems it was maintained very well. The main seal was addressed, thurst arm bushing, etc.
One thing I would like to change are the rims. They are have some curb rash on them. I found a vendor who carries the C55 rims for a great price, $274 a piece, however, it states they are 17 inch rims. The rims on the car are 18" but the car is a 2005. Did they sell the 2005 C55 with 17inch rims?
This is the vendor's site:
http://www.midwestwheelandtire.com/s...=C55&year=2005
When I search for 2006 their site does not find any rims. Just wondering if the 2005 did indeed come with 17inch rims and if anyone knows a vendor who sells the 18" C55 rims for a decent price.
By the way, I also have a 2006 white on black C230 sport. The C55 as you guys know is a completely different beast.
Thanks
Pete
As the title states I just purchased a 2005 C55, black on black with 75K. Great car. I was given the maintenance history from the previous owner and it seems it was maintained very well. The main seal was addressed, thurst arm bushing, etc.
One thing I would like to change are the rims. They are have some curb rash on them. I found a vendor who carries the C55 rims for a great price, $274 a piece, however, it states they are 17 inch rims. The rims on the car are 18" but the car is a 2005. Did they sell the 2005 C55 with 17inch rims?
This is the vendor's site:
http://www.midwestwheelandtire.com/s...=C55&year=2005
When I search for 2006 their site does not find any rims. Just wondering if the 2005 did indeed come with 17inch rims and if anyone knows a vendor who sells the 18" C55 rims for a decent price.
By the way, I also have a 2006 white on black C230 sport. The C55 as you guys know is a completely different beast.
Thanks
Pete
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2007 E350 4 Matic Silver/Ash and 2005 C55 Black/Black
Yes, these forms are filled with a ton of good information.
I am also looking for the cdc magazine. Mine did not come with it. Do I need to get this from the dealer?
I am also looking for the cdc magazine. Mine did not come with it. Do I need to get this from the dealer?
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The dealer should be able to get it. If you can find out who makes the CD player, you may be able to get a magazine cheaper on the internet. I don't recall the brand off the top of my head, but there should be a label on it somewhere.
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Great, I will check with the dealer when I drop the C230 off for B Service next week.
Thanks for all the help.
Thanks for all the help.
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2005 C55 ////AMG
thats funny, im selling my 2005 c55 with 75k miles aswell, great car ull love it!!!..im just having financial problems so i gotta get rid of her. If you anyone interested in mine let me know thanks!--welcome aboard