RalphSmithIII

I've been looking extensively at various wheels for my 2010 C63 AMG Sedan. There hasn't been very many that have really stood out to me with the exception of maybe two or three. Of course, one of those is HRE's new P1 wheel and then there's Klassens M52R for a more aggressive look and for whatever reason I like Velo's Solo VII in 20's mind you shown in this picture:

http://www.velosdesignwerks.com/gall...velos-solo-vii

My car is black on black and I want to go with a dark color such as a brushed nickle or a gunmetal (probably glossy and not matte but not sure yet) but not black. Ideally I'm thinking 19's but some of these wheels look really good based on the photos sitting on 20's. I suppose its a compromise with looks vs performance as well as limited tire selection with the 20's.

That being said, I'm just looking for general feedback on either wheel. The HRE's aren't out of the picture however the idea of possible bending a $2000 wheel stings a little more than bending a $1000 wheel.

Here is a link to the Klassens:

http://www.klassenid.com/m52r-brushed-doubledark.html
http://www.klassenid.com/m52r-gunmetal.html

For whatever reason I'm not digging the Forgestar or Vossen lines although they have wheels that look very similar to the ones I've mentioned above.

ChrisD63

Klassen.

dchl21

klassen bro... how much they go for ? I heard 1200 per wheel?? still expensive as hell.

tc1728

hre

Ekort

Klassen

bhamg

Easy for me to say but pay a little more and go HRE. I speak from experience.

dcm95ss

If hre is out I'd say velos solo vII... That wheel style looks good on c63's

RalphSmithIII

Could you elaborate some more? I don't have any experience with any of these manufactures so I can't speak from experience myself. I know HRE is top tier but I'm trying to figure out if $2000+ more than the next tier is worth it and that's with a "friends and family" discount

Roswell

HRE are top notch although their pricing seems to have gone up to the roof within a year... love my set & my brushed/tinted clear finish.

I am looking for a set for my bro's ISF, but cant afford their new price. LOL

jrcart

I am very happy with my Klassens. Great looking, light and durable. I hit a pothole that I thought for sure would have ovaled my front right wheel but I pulled it and the wheel was true and round. The finish is durable as hell also, I have already gone through three sets of rears tires since getting my Klassens in March and two sets of fronts and we all know thaat mounting and dis-mounting can wreak havoc on the finish around the bead but mine are hlding up great.

I plan on having a set made for my SLS BS as soon as I take delivery of the car next month as well as have them make a set for the CLK BS since I have not replaced the Dymags since they got stolen.

HRE_Wheels

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Originally Posted by Roswell

HRE are top notch although their pricing seems to have gone up to the roof within a year... love my set & my brushed/tinted clear finish.

I am looking for a set for my bro's ISF, but cant afford their new price. LOL

Has he contacted various HRE-authorized dealers?

Roswell

Yes I did, not even closed to what I paid a year ago for my brushed & tinted clear. He is about to pull the trigger on the Volks G25. Too bad cuz I wanted him to be in the HRE family.

BAD430BENZ

can't go wrong there

jrcart

Yep, HRE quoted me some insane prices back in Feb when I was on the fence as to which wheel I wanted for my C BS. I am not a bargain shopper, prices very seldom sway my decision but it was just insanity what they were quoting me. I am very happy I went with the Klassen's and can't wait to see what they come up with for the SLS BS.

Roswell

Bro, what do u think about their new finish called "dark silver with prism clear coat"?

3WD

Definitely Klassen or HRE

BAD430BENZ

i think it looks good on the GTR and i'm sure on some other Japanese cars , but on the C63 , i would stick with the formula silver with black clear

i'm only giving my opinion of course . the new prism clear might look great once it's installed . i'm a big fan of being a little different from everyone else

RalphSmithIII

Good feedback!

Now I'm wondering what'll actually look better. Gunmetal in textured/matte/polished or dark brushed tinted finish in the above mentioned wheels. Choices...choices..

I'm not sure I dig the textured gunmetal as much as I'm thinking I'd like the polished or matte. The dark brushed tinted looks good too just haven't really seen it on a black car yet.

bhamg

Someday - maybe soon - I will tell more. For now, suffice it to say be very, very careful that the wheel mfr has a track record and particularly that it's not just a one-man show. Like I said, I speak from experience...that said I do agree that HRE pricing is getting, shall we say, "unrealistic."

ZephyrAMG

I know I may be outta line here with this but look into OZ Motorsport. They make some unbelievable wheels that don't kill you $$ wise. And they look SICK...

Dogtag114

Klassen Double Dark and thanks for finding my next wheels.

RalphSmithIII

I'm also leaning heavily towards a double dark brushed finish just need to get a view of what they would look like on a black C63.

Weistec

All the wheel companies mentioned are great, but Klassen has been very good to us. Plus their wheels are very nice. Here is our 2012 E63 on Klassen wheels. Same dark grey finish as Jrcart's C Black.



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This is Jrcart's beast on 19 inch Klassen M52R's and Michelin Pilot Cups.



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One more for good luck!



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