Saw these wheels, what do you think?

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Aug 24, 2009 | 07:39 PM
  #1  
I think these in an 18 x 8.5" might not be a bad winter option:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...TQ:MOTORS:1123

kind of remind me of these:



what do you think?
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Aug 24, 2009 | 08:13 PM
  #2  
Ya very sharp! Just make sure that you get a good tire. Good tire actually safe lives. I use Bridgestone Blizzaks and these babies grips to snow like there's no tomorrow.
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Aug 24, 2009 | 08:28 PM
  #3  
huh, or get these in 19's and use the stock 18's as winters (though staggered setup is not ideal)...
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Aug 25, 2009 | 10:32 AM
  #4  
It would be nicer if they were staggered. Trying to find these myself.
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Aug 25, 2009 | 12:04 PM
  #5  
they remind you of the SL63 wheels because...

Brand: Mercedes SL63 Style wheels / Rims (VIA JWL certified)
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Aug 25, 2009 | 12:36 PM
  #6  
I email powerwheelspro a week ago and they said C63 fitment is about 5 weeks away for the SL63 replica.

http://www.powerwheelspro.com/shop/index.php?cPath=23
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Aug 25, 2009 | 05:19 PM
  #7  
i wonder how they will look on a C63... i imagine it would look nice though
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Aug 26, 2009 | 01:06 PM
  #8  
Quote: I email powerwheelspro a week ago and they said C63 fitment is about 5 weeks away for the SL63 replica.

http://www.powerwheelspro.com/shop/index.php?cPath=23
What is C63 fitment ie what are the wheel specs to check for (offset, etc.)? I assume, biggest issue is clearing the AMG brakes.
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Aug 26, 2009 | 01:12 PM
  #9  
I like them(almost as much as I like that picture)
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Aug 26, 2009 | 03:39 PM
  #10  
resembles Pcar too much...
i like these instead...

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Aug 26, 2009 | 04:20 PM
  #11  
Quote: What is C63 fitment ie what are the wheel specs to check for (offset, etc.)? I assume, biggest issue is clearing the AMG brakes.
I don't know the details, but I was assured that no spacers would be required to use the wheels on a C63.
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Aug 26, 2009 | 04:20 PM
  #12  
Quote: resembles Pcar too much...
i like these instead...

What are those? I like!
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Aug 26, 2009 | 04:56 PM
  #13  
ya very nice!

Is it possible to get these at MB dealership in the Service Department?
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Aug 26, 2009 | 08:16 PM
  #14  
Quote: resembles Pcar too much...
what's a Pcar?
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Aug 27, 2009 | 12:49 AM
  #15  
Quote: what's a Pcar?
Porsche
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Aug 27, 2009 | 12:22 PM
  #16  
Here are some pictures










Saw these wheels, what do you think?-wheel-2.jpg  

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Aug 27, 2009 | 01:35 PM
  #17  
They look ok, but then again I am partial to the "Ronal's "Teddy Bear" edition, ha, ha
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Aug 27, 2009 | 05:21 PM
  #18  
Quote: Here are some pictures









Those rims look pretty stellar, could you give us more info on them?
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Sep 8, 2009 | 06:41 PM
  #19  
Quote: What are those? I like!
these are forged SL63 AMG wheels
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Sep 8, 2009 | 07:02 PM
  #20  
Quote: I think these in an 18 x 8.5" might not be a bad winter option:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...TQ:MOTORS:1123

kind of remind me of these:



what do you think?
Yup! This is what I might get for my Winter tire.. I like it a lot!!!
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Sep 8, 2009 | 08:43 PM
  #21  
I'd prefer this in an 18" for the winter (w/c they do come in); or 19" staggered for a summer set. Will have to check if the 18's offset is still et44mm...
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Sep 9, 2009 | 03:44 PM
  #22  
Quote: I email powerwheelspro a week ago and they said C63 fitment is about 5 weeks away for the SL63 replica.

http://www.powerwheelspro.com/shop/index.php?cPath=23
Is that a good company, they make replicas right? How good quality on their products? What´s your take on replicas anyway?
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Sep 9, 2009 | 10:17 PM
  #23  
the teddy bear ref was priceless. remember seeing those in car and driver in 1986 ...LOL
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Sep 10, 2009 | 09:04 PM
  #24  
Quote: Those rims look pretty stellar, could you give us more info on them?

what are the offsets on the rears?
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Sep 10, 2009 | 09:28 PM
  #25  
Quote: I'd prefer this in an 18" for the winter (w/c they do come in); or 19" staggered for a summer set. Will have to check if the 18's offset is still et44mm...
as far as the wheels in the original post, I spoke w/ the seller and he said they may get 19's staggered in a few weeks. He also had them in 18's but offset is +30's w/c would not work on our cars.

So what wheel size should I be looking for for winters? 18x8 or 8.5, et 44mm? Very hard to find something like this out there...
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