C63 black series wheels
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2012 C63 coupe edition one
C63 black series wheels
Hi all,
Does anyone know if the wheels on black series are/or will be available to purchase in the US ? If so, will they fit a 2012 c63 coupe?
Thank you!
Does anyone know if the wheels on black series are/or will be available to purchase in the US ? If so, will they fit a 2012 c63 coupe?
Thank you!
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i was hoping that would not be the case....bummer....b/c those are some pretty sweet looking wheels/rims!
thanks for the info...please keep me updated if you hear otherwise!!!
thanks for the info...please keep me updated if you hear otherwise!!!
#9
There are lots of "similar" wheels out there... 10 spoke forged wheels aren't hard to come by. Rennen has one (M10 I think), Nutek has one, Forgestar (although offsets aren't ideal). I think if you like the style, then there would be other routes you could go.
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They are not forged to the same quality as HRE, etc. I believe they are rotary forged which is really like a very high end casting but I'm no expert. I also looked at the TSW wheels and the reason I backed away is that they are not hubcentric and need centering rings. I hate using centering rings as they are a pain in the butt IMO.
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Well yea you cant compaire to something like HRE's but the TSW's are also very light weight and a huge difference in price between the two.
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I must say I think they are one of the best bang for the buck light weight wheels out there.
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I have found the plastic centering rings tended to melt with track usage from the heat and the metal ones would seize to the hub like a spacer. Maybe I just had bad luck but just found them to be a pain.
#21
www.arkym.com for info on the new J12 Wheels
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hrewheels/6786470114/http://www.flickr.com/photos/hrewheels/6786470114/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/hrewheels/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hrewheels/6786470114/http://www.flickr.com/photos/hrewheels/6786470114/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/hrewheels/, on Flickr
#22
The Forgestar CF10 are a close match to these BS wheels in 19x8.5F and 19x9R. They will be semi-concave like the BS wheels as well. Ideal tire setup would be stock or 245/265.
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I believe our stock wheels are 19x8 +45mm offset, so the BS wheels at 19x9 + 25mm offset are too aggressive in terms they "might" stick out past the fenders a bit. But it's been done before, u will have to use a stretch tire to avoid rubbing.
#25
The C63 and Black Series are completely different vehicles in terms of wheel fitment. The fenders are much wider. The rear of the Black uses a E-class rear end. The track/fitment are basically like 2 different vehicles.
Here you go with some pics
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hrewheels/7687866096/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hrewheels/7687866552/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hrewheels/7687865808/
Here you go with some pics
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hrewheels/7687866096/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hrewheels/7687866552/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hrewheels/7687865808/