Was ready to get SSR GT3s then...
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 82
Likes: 0
From: LA
2002 C 32
Was ready to get SSR GT3s then...
I found these wheels. Has anyone here had experience with the Amistad wheels? They are made in Japan and was previously only available for Lexus. Now they are available for MBs. They are of 2-piece cast design and weight aprox. 26~27 lbs. for 18" wheels. What do you guys think, should I try these over the SSRs? They are just a couple of hundreds more.
Last edited by MK899; Sep 22, 2004 at 03:25 AM.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 1,455
Likes: 1
From: Colorado Springs
E55 AMG Black on Carlsson 1/6 EVO
They look nice, but I have to see them on the Car. We know the GT3 looks nice since a few member have them. Hard to tell what they would look like on your car. IMO those rims will be hard to clean. 
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 4,169
Likes: 2
From: HK (but constantly travelling)
98 W210 Advantgarde
Last I heard those wheels were only available for the SL...but very nice. But at 27lbs, they're real boat anchors - my 19" forged Dronells (similar design but single pc) weighs in at 8-9kg (17-19lbs, if I remember correctly).
IMO, like the Carlsson 1/16's they'll look good on a C32 (but it also depends on the color of the car) and much classier than the SSRs. Just my $0.02
IMO, like the Carlsson 1/16's they'll look good on a C32 (but it also depends on the color of the car) and much classier than the SSRs. Just my $0.02
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 1,715
Likes: 0
From: Hong Kong
E46 M3
Originally Posted by Whitey
IMO, like the Carlsson 1/16's they'll look good on a C32 (but it also depends on the color of the car) and much classier than the SSRs. Just my $0.02
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 4,439
Likes: 1
The only positive thing about SSR GT3 is the weight. Other than that, IMO, they are not particularly strong, not particularly good looking. Ummm...I would say okay looking. If you were to get those Amisted wheels, get the Carlsson 1/16 instead. At least they are much stronger and look a tad better. The ones that you pick look kind of "flimsy" for some reason. 27lbs for an 18" is not light at all, I think the 1/16 is around 30lbs. MAKE SURE the offsets in the front will clear your calipers!!
But the bottom line is: its your money, buy whatever you feel most comfortable with. We can only give you some suggestions or different point of view here.
But the bottom line is: its your money, buy whatever you feel most comfortable with. We can only give you some suggestions or different point of view here.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 82
Likes: 0
From: LA
2002 C 32
OK, after all the shopping around and runing into walls 
, long delivery times (SSRs, Amistad) or out of stock (Brabus), I've ordered the Renntech wheels . Spent more then I planned but think I made the right choice. I should have them on the car by Monday. Anything I should be aware of with these wheels?
, long delivery times (SSRs, Amistad) or out of stock (Brabus), I've ordered the Renntech wheels . Spent more then I planned but think I made the right choice. I should have them on the car by Monday. Anything I should be aware of with these wheels?
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 82
Likes: 0
From: LA
2002 C 32
Wow, didn't know they're that good :p . The sales guy I talked to where I bought the wheels says he gets all emotional about these wheels when someone wants to buy a set. When I asked for a discount, he almost cried. I just thought he was a good actor. Now I belive him.
