Lightest 17" wheels?
02-11-2004, 11:31 AM
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Lightest 17" wheels?
Nearing middle age, I am not impressed the the flash of "big wheels," especially not at the cost of hp and damage-resistance (not to mention the initial $ cost). I would like to stick with 17-inchers, and am mainly concerned about weight and strength. I like the OZ "forgiatas," but it does not seem that they are available for a C32. Any suggestions? I would like to be in the 15 lb. range.
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2002 C32 Black/Charcoal
light 17" rim
Has anyone out there put 17" OZ superleggeras on their C32? If so, were any mods necessary with the stock tire size? If not, does anyone know if these wheels will fit the C32?
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02-11-2004, 03:59 PM
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Originally posted by SiLvaC32
it will be VERY hard to fit a 17" over the AMG brakes
it will be VERY hard to fit a 17" over the AMG brakes
02-11-2004, 04:19 PM
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hi kev,
they are iforged sprints. 19x8.5 front 19x9 rear. 2" lip front 2.5" lip rear.
23lbs for front and 24lbs for rear. brushed aluminum finished.
they are iforged sprints. 19x8.5 front 19x9 rear. 2" lip front 2.5" lip rear.
23lbs for front and 24lbs for rear. brushed aluminum finished.
02-11-2004, 09:14 PM
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the Superleggera III (3 piece) will be straight fit for the C32, but those are much more expensive than the one piece.
the SSR rims are light. They are all forged rims I think, so it's pretty strong. BUT only their GT3 can be straight fit for the C32 and comes in 18'-bigger.
I'd say the oem AMG rim's probably are the strongest and semi light one for 17' rims.
the SSR rims are light. They are all forged rims I think, so it's pretty strong. BUT only their GT3 can be straight fit for the C32 and comes in 18'-bigger.
I'd say the oem AMG rim's probably are the strongest and semi light one for 17' rims.
02-12-2004, 02:48 AM
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Originally posted by speedybenz
SSR Comps 17"x8.5" on front and 17"x 9.5" rear. 15.5lbs each on AMG C43.
SSR Comps 17"x8.5" on front and 17"x 9.5" rear. 15.5lbs each on AMG C43.
those SSR Comps.
02-12-2004, 04:36 PM
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Originally posted by m444
Those SSR Comps are very nice.
Where do you find the specs for the 15.5lb weight of those wheels?
Don
Those SSR Comps are very nice.
Where do you find the specs for the 15.5lb weight of those wheels?
Don
The SSR Comp 17x8.5 are at 15.3 lbs.
--------------17x9.5 are at 15.6 lbs.
02-12-2004, 05:13 PM
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Do you know the quality of those Ebay replica rims? There seems to be tons of replicas on Ebay that look good and are way cheap. I am wondering what's the built quality, and whether they will weigh a ton?? Anyone here bought a set?
02-18-2004, 07:10 AM
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Originally posted by dfc
Do you know the quality of those Ebay replica rims? There seems to be tons of replicas on Ebay that look good and are way cheap. I am wondering what's the built quality, and whether they will weigh a ton?? Anyone here bought a set?
Do you know the quality of those Ebay replica rims? There seems to be tons of replicas on Ebay that look good and are way cheap. I am wondering what's the built quality, and whether they will weigh a ton?? Anyone here bought a set?
05-03-2004, 06:58 PM
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Volk TE37
I was wondering if anyone ever found out if the Volk TE 37's could fit clear the front calipers on a C32. They come in quite a few offsets, I was wondering if anyone could tell me what offsets will work on the C32.
thanks,
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thanks,
Jon
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Originally posted by WannaBeAMG
if you want quality steer clear of those.
if you want quality steer clear of those.
