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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 07:04 PM
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C55 SSR GT3 Wheels What Color Do You Think Looks Best, Picture

What color wheel do you like best? Dark Gray or Bright Silver
So far I think the Gray may look sportier especially with the big silver AMG calipers and drilled rotor behind them and they will be easier to keep clean . Obviously I Photoshopped the images.
What do you think? Cast your vote please.

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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 07:11 PM
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Gray, get the 19" versions and drop that baby, paint the sidemarker too and your car will be good to go, love the name. UDLOSE hahahah! Sweet ride!
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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 07:12 PM
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first one...but keep in mind you'll need spacers for those.
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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 07:14 PM
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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 08:11 PM
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the first one will be my choice...
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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 08:28 PM
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get the gray
is that daytona?
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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 08:49 PM
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Either or they both look mean, are you sure you will need spacers?
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Old Nov 10, 2004 | 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by marcC55miami
Either or they both look mean, are you sure you will need spacers?
You will need a 3mm spacer. I had the SSR GT3s on my old C230 coupe with AMG brakes on the front. The 3mm spacer just let it clear.
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Old Nov 10, 2004 | 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackC230Coupe
You will need a 3mm spacer. I had the SSR GT3s on my old C230 coupe with AMG brakes on the front. The 3mm spacer just let it clear.
Are you sure I will need spacers? I have ordered about 3 sets of wheels from the Tire Rack for a variety of sports cars and they have yet to be wrong.

Here are the stats:
Size Selected: 19x8 Front

Recommended Tire Size: 225/35-19
Wheel Offset: +31mm
** Lightweight: 26.9 lbs. **

Size Selected: 19x9 Rear
Recommended Tire Size: 255/30-19
Wheel Offset: +37mm
** Lightweight: 26.5 lbs. **



Thanks EVERYONE for their input I ordered the Dark Grey 19" GT3s. I will post real pictures once I get them on the car.
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Originally Posted by UDLOSE
Are you sure I will need spacers? I have ordered about 3 sets of wheels from the Tire Rack for a variety of sports cars and they have yet to be wrong.
You sure will. I too ordered my SSR GT3s from the tire rack when i got mine. They will tell you if you ask. I think they give the spacers for free? but they are needed for sure.

Btw, i hope you went with a 235 and 265 instead of 225 and 255.

Here were my GT3s on my C230 with the AMG brakes which the C32 and C55 both have.
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Old Nov 10, 2004 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackC230Coupe
You sure will. I too ordered my SSR GT3s from the tire rack when i got mine. They will tell you if you ask. I think they give the spacers for free? but they are needed for sure.

Btw, i hope you went with a 235 and 265 instead of 225 and 255.

Here were my GT3s on my C230 with the AMG brakes which the C32 and C55 both have.
You are right in the details of the order they put that wheel spacers on the invoice. I love the wheels on you older C230
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Old Nov 10, 2004 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackC230Coupe
You sure will. I too ordered my SSR GT3s from the tire rack when i got mine. They will tell you if you ask. I think they give the spacers for free? but they are needed for sure.

Btw, i hope you went with a 235 and 265 instead of 225 and 255.

Here were my GT3s on my C230 with the AMG brakes which the C32 and C55 both have.

Thanks for the info I just changed my order to 235 f and 265 r
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Old Nov 10, 2004 | 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by UDLOSE
Thanks for the info I just changed my order to 235 f and 265 r

Good idea, the C55 really needs the 265s in the rear to help put the power down.
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