Pics.... C32 MIA on 19s and my C32R
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What is the wheel size in width front and rear? Your tires look very stretched on those rims. The fitment looks more like 9" fronts and 10" rears. It appears from the pics that the wheels lip sticks out farther than the tires' rim bead protector? Is this the case? Are they suseptible to curb rash or are they protected? What is the weight of the wheels? What is the offset? Are you running 235/265? The T1-S is a good tire. I have been through three sets in six weeks. Try a set of T1-R's or R888's for better traction.
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From: Miami
BMW M6
8.5/9.5
235/35/19
265/30/19
they would be suceptible to curb rash if u actually hit the curb. scientific i know! they are moderately protected, it doesn't really 'stick out' from the tire, but again there is no 'cushion' to cover it either.
235/35/19
265/30/19
they would be suceptible to curb rash if u actually hit the curb. scientific i know! they are moderately protected, it doesn't really 'stick out' from the tire, but again there is no 'cushion' to cover it either.
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From: Chandler, AZ
'02 C32
Ride?
C32_MIA,
How is the ride with the 19's and RennTech? I got rid of the NSX for a C32 (quite a change) and found the cornering a bit lazy. My C32 is in the shop right now having the same mods. (19x8.5 / 19x9.5 with RennTech and #2 pads). This seemed to be the most popular setup. What do you think from stock? Handling? Comfort? Etc?
I'll post pictures very soon. I only hope it turns out as nice as yours.
Oh, and I also came across these guys selling a similar wheel for $720 shipped to AZ. http://www.velocitymotoring.com/
I don't know anything of the quality however...
How is the ride with the 19's and RennTech? I got rid of the NSX for a C32 (quite a change) and found the cornering a bit lazy. My C32 is in the shop right now having the same mods. (19x8.5 / 19x9.5 with RennTech and #2 pads). This seemed to be the most popular setup. What do you think from stock? Handling? Comfort? Etc?
I'll post pictures very soon. I only hope it turns out as nice as yours.
Oh, and I also came across these guys selling a similar wheel for $720 shipped to AZ. http://www.velocitymotoring.com/
I don't know anything of the quality however...
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From: Diamond Bar, CA
W206 PHEV AMG
quality wise I think the TSW one C32 MIA got should be a lot better than the velocity one. I've seen the LM-6 replica from velocity on a C320 when I was at the dealership to service my car and the quality compare to mine wasn't that good at all. The finish on the velocity wheel looks cheap.
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From: O.C./I.E., CA
05' MB C-dblenckel
i've been surfing the net and ran into two other brands that are similar....anyone familiar w/ these brands.???
moven
http://www.movenwheels.com/wheels.html#
and
monet
http://wheelwarehouse.com/gall45.htm
moven
http://www.movenwheels.com/wheels.html#
and
monet
http://wheelwarehouse.com/gall45.htm
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Originally Posted by WhooHoo
C32_MIA,
How is the ride with the 19's and RennTech? I got rid of the NSX for a C32 (quite a change) and found the cornering a bit lazy. My C32 is in the shop right now having the same mods. (19x8.5 / 19x9.5 with RennTech and #2 pads). This seemed to be the most popular setup. What do you think from stock? Handling? Comfort? Etc?
I'll post pictures very soon. I only hope it turns out as nice as yours.
Oh, and I also came across these guys selling a similar wheel for $720 shipped to AZ. http://www.velocitymotoring.com/
I don't know anything of the quality however...
How is the ride with the 19's and RennTech? I got rid of the NSX for a C32 (quite a change) and found the cornering a bit lazy. My C32 is in the shop right now having the same mods. (19x8.5 / 19x9.5 with RennTech and #2 pads). This seemed to be the most popular setup. What do you think from stock? Handling? Comfort? Etc?
I'll post pictures very soon. I only hope it turns out as nice as yours.
Oh, and I also came across these guys selling a similar wheel for $720 shipped to AZ. http://www.velocitymotoring.com/
I don't know anything of the quality however...
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From: Miami
BMW M6
Originally Posted by WhooHoo
C32_MIA,
How is the ride with the 19's and RennTech? I got rid of the NSX for a C32 (quite a change) and found the cornering a bit lazy. My C32 is in the shop right now having the same mods. (19x8.5 / 19x9.5 with RennTech and #2 pads). This seemed to be the most popular setup. What do you think from stock? Handling? Comfort? Etc?
I'll post pictures very soon. I only hope it turns out as nice as yours.
Oh, and I also came across these guys selling a similar wheel for $720 shipped to AZ. http://www.velocitymotoring.com/
I don't know anything of the quality however...
How is the ride with the 19's and RennTech? I got rid of the NSX for a C32 (quite a change) and found the cornering a bit lazy. My C32 is in the shop right now having the same mods. (19x8.5 / 19x9.5 with RennTech and #2 pads). This seemed to be the most popular setup. What do you think from stock? Handling? Comfort? Etc?
I'll post pictures very soon. I only hope it turns out as nice as yours.
Oh, and I also came across these guys selling a similar wheel for $720 shipped to AZ. http://www.velocitymotoring.com/
I don't know anything of the quality however...
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From: Diamond Bar, CA
W206 PHEV AMG
Originally Posted by Fr0zen
Nice is the ride a bit harsh. ? Is cornering alot better do bigger bumps feel really hard like a hit to the suspension or is it stiff but yet silent.
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From: Hong Kong
C55AMG W203; 330i E90
Originally Posted by BenzoAMGpower
they look beautiful nonetheless!!! I was very impressed 
!!! To be honest i think the same company that makes those probably makes them for AMG!!! If you clean up your stock rims really nice on your C32 and turn them ot the other side you will see "RONDELL" written on one of the spokes!!!
anyways, you should see the lipage on these wheels....DAAMMMNNN!!
!!! To be honest i think the same company that makes those probably makes them for AMG!!! If you clean up your stock rims really nice on your C32 and turn them ot the other side you will see "RONDELL" written on one of the spokes!!!anyways, you should see the lipage on these wheels....DAAMMMNNN!!
I want these replica AMG 19"!!!!
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From: Fresno, CA
'09 A4 S Line
Originally Posted by dub27
Hey guys, Anyone figure out which model rims are on C32 MIA's?
What's the offset for a C32?
What's the offset for a C32?
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From: Pasadena, CA
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Where are the TSW Wheels manufactured? I realize the company is located in Brea, CA (http://www.tsw.com), but their website doesn't have much more info. than that. They seem to imply they are European manufactured.
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From: Diamond Bar, CA
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Originally Posted by beemaze
Where are the TSW Wheels manufactured? I realize the company is located in Brea, CA (http://www.tsw.com), but their website doesn't have much more info. than that. They seem to imply they are European manufactured.
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C32 MIA, what did the addition of RENNtech springs do to the handling of your car? Please be specific - I'm considering this mod, because I find the stock setup to be a bit soft and the front end is practically incommunicado.
EDIT - the above posts answered my questions, I think. We must have all posted in the same time frame!
EDIT - the above posts answered my questions, I think. We must have all posted in the same time frame!
Last edited by m3_eater; Oct 6, 2005 at 04:03 PM.
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2005 Obsidian Black C230 Komp Sports Sedan, 2006 Iridium Silver ML350 SUV
could it be these wheels? note this are only 18 but looks like the same brand..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-WH...15105128QQrdZ1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-WH...15105128QQrdZ1
