HRE M49s for C63 - Photos
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 73
Likes: 0
From: Raleigh, NC
2009 C63 AMG / 2009 Nissan GT-R / 1988 Ferrari 328 / 1977 Maserati Bora
HRE M49s for C63 - Photos
I was looking for a stock look in a set of 19in wheels. Originally, I was going to buy the euro 19s from my local MB dealership, but the rep in the parts department had a different concept of customer service than I 
FR - 19X8.5 & 245/35-19 Nitto INVO
RR - 19X9.5 & 275/30-19 Nitto INVO <I actually think the rears are 19X9>
I decided on the M49s because they were the closest to the stock look and the two toned USA wheels have always bugged me.
It is hard to judge the stock weight. The stock fronts on the same scales were FR - 50.6# and RR - 44.8# (they were fried). I didn't think you could burn 6# of tread off a tire BTW.
The HRE's are pushed out and it looks more aggressive. Additionally there is more clearance between the brake and the wheel. No rubbing issues in limited driving.
Do the wheels look too pushed to the corners?
I thought the rears would be more concave than they are, but I actually like the look that they're not.
Oh, and excuse the fact that the car is nasty. Too much rain here.
Regards,
Ron
FR - 19X8.5 & 245/35-19 Nitto INVO
RR - 19X9.5 & 275/30-19 Nitto INVO <I actually think the rears are 19X9>
I decided on the M49s because they were the closest to the stock look and the two toned USA wheels have always bugged me.
It is hard to judge the stock weight. The stock fronts on the same scales were FR - 50.6# and RR - 44.8# (they were fried). I didn't think you could burn 6# of tread off a tire BTW.
The HRE's are pushed out and it looks more aggressive. Additionally there is more clearance between the brake and the wheel. No rubbing issues in limited driving.
Do the wheels look too pushed to the corners?
I thought the rears would be more concave than they are, but I actually like the look that they're not.
Oh, and excuse the fact that the car is nasty. Too much rain here.
Regards,
Ron
Last edited by Ron Scarboro; Feb 5, 2009 at 05:08 PM. Reason: mispelling
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 73
Likes: 0
From: Raleigh, NC
2009 C63 AMG / 2009 Nissan GT-R / 1988 Ferrari 328 / 1977 Maserati Bora
M49s
Another angle. I definitely like the back, will look into the camber. I need to have the car aligned now anyway.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 73
Likes: 0
From: Raleigh, NC
2009 C63 AMG / 2009 Nissan GT-R / 1988 Ferrari 328 / 1977 Maserati Bora
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
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
Super Member
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 869
Likes: 35
From: Pacific NW
AMG GT-R
Nice wheel choice. I was looking at the exact same wheel last summer, however at that time they were only available for Porsche and BMW, and they were just getting ready to release them for MB. If it were me however, I would have gone with a gunmetal finish to go with the Iridium Silver. I think that would give it a little more aggressive look.
IMO, there are not too many aftermarket wheels on par with the stock 19" ones, but these are one of them. For whatever reason, I think the C63 is a difficult car to pick wheels for.
IMO, there are not too many aftermarket wheels on par with the stock 19" ones, but these are one of them. For whatever reason, I think the C63 is a difficult car to pick wheels for.
