Need some opinion on which wheels to go with!
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Need some opinion on which wheels to go with!
So narrowed it down to two choices. Both will be in a dark, brushed finish and 19" diameter. Price is roughly going to be the same, so no need to use that as consideration (and no tax for either choice either).
Please keep this thread friendly and not bash any brand/make...just looking for osme honest feedback and aid in the decision making process. Some of us are indecisive and need help haha
OPTION 1: Velos S3 19" monoblock wheels in a "liquid smoke" type of finish.
I love these wheels and they are really aggressive. My worries are that due to our high offsets, they might look a bit funny, and there are no sets yet on a C63. They weigh in prolly around 20-21 lbs and have pocketing and weight saving measures, but due to the concave nature, they are a bit heavier than the Forgelines.
Forgeline GA1R 19" forged monoblocks in "transparent smoke finish" - These wheels are even lighter at 19 lbs and have i-beamed spokes and weight saving measures as well. Less concave and aggressive than the Velos, but that means less weight. Plus side is I know what these will look like on a C63 since pics are available:
And here is the finish I'd be getting on a M3:
So to sum it up, price is not a factor as both are in the same range. Velos is more aggressive, but I'm taking a chance on the exact look on a C63 and they are 1-2 lbs heavier. Forgelines are a clean OEM type look that aren't as aggressive and "Fun" looking, but I know what they'll look like. Just wanted to get some opinions to help me finalize a decision!
Both companies are great to deal with and trustworthy, so, I've been racking my brain for days!
Thanks in advance for the help!
Please keep this thread friendly and not bash any brand/make...just looking for osme honest feedback and aid in the decision making process. Some of us are indecisive and need help haha
OPTION 1: Velos S3 19" monoblock wheels in a "liquid smoke" type of finish.
I love these wheels and they are really aggressive. My worries are that due to our high offsets, they might look a bit funny, and there are no sets yet on a C63. They weigh in prolly around 20-21 lbs and have pocketing and weight saving measures, but due to the concave nature, they are a bit heavier than the Forgelines.
Forgeline GA1R 19" forged monoblocks in "transparent smoke finish" - These wheels are even lighter at 19 lbs and have i-beamed spokes and weight saving measures as well. Less concave and aggressive than the Velos, but that means less weight. Plus side is I know what these will look like on a C63 since pics are available:
And here is the finish I'd be getting on a M3:
So to sum it up, price is not a factor as both are in the same range. Velos is more aggressive, but I'm taking a chance on the exact look on a C63 and they are 1-2 lbs heavier. Forgelines are a clean OEM type look that aren't as aggressive and "Fun" looking, but I know what they'll look like. Just wanted to get some opinions to help me finalize a decision!
Both companies are great to deal with and trustworthy, so, I've been racking my brain for days!
Thanks in advance for the help!
Last edited by CPD SLK; Sep 2, 2014 at 03:08 AM.
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i would go 1) with deep concave - just as u mentioned, be aware of the et on c63, you might not get as aggressive effect as it does on a m6. search some pic about vorsteiner ff101 and u will find simillar image on the how it feels
2) is quite similar to a rays g25 wheel and personally i am not fan of that style, it might suit a Japanese car more
just my 2cents
2) is quite similar to a rays g25 wheel and personally i am not fan of that style, it might suit a Japanese car more
just my 2cents
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Thanks guys. I found these Klassen M52r wheels that look similar. Here they are on a c63 coupe (the coupe has the same offsets as a 09 sedan right?). I'm guessing they'll look roughly like this concavity vise:
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u are right, same offset so wheel et40 8.5j (f) and et50~54 9.5j~10j (r) will probably look like that
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To be honest, you probably will be okay with any of the wheel choices.
I like forgeline, they have 20+ years of professional racing heritage. Hard to beat the experience. The way I look at it, why Is the velos / klassen wheels priced similarly compared to the forgelines? They certainly do not have the pedigree forgeline has. Nor have they been around as long.
I guess I look at things differently, modding cars for so long you kind of realize a lot of these companies are fly by night manufacturers. Sourcing the product from the same overseas facilities and adding a "premium" for branding.
Looks are a subjective thing, don't expect super concavity on the C63.
There's a reason why you see companies like BBS / Enkei / Forgeline / Rays etc. OE manufacture wheels for large automobile manufacturers. The years of experience / knowledge and innovation pays off. These small wheel companies are more show then go IMHO.
If im dropping several thousand on a set of wheels, I don't want a flavor of the month company.
I like forgeline, they have 20+ years of professional racing heritage. Hard to beat the experience. The way I look at it, why Is the velos / klassen wheels priced similarly compared to the forgelines? They certainly do not have the pedigree forgeline has. Nor have they been around as long.
I guess I look at things differently, modding cars for so long you kind of realize a lot of these companies are fly by night manufacturers. Sourcing the product from the same overseas facilities and adding a "premium" for branding.
Looks are a subjective thing, don't expect super concavity on the C63.
There's a reason why you see companies like BBS / Enkei / Forgeline / Rays etc. OE manufacture wheels for large automobile manufacturers. The years of experience / knowledge and innovation pays off. These small wheel companies are more show then go IMHO.
If im dropping several thousand on a set of wheels, I don't want a flavor of the month company.
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To be honest, you probably will be okay with any of the wheel choices.
I like forgeline, they have 20+ years of professional racing heritage. Hard to beat the experience. The way I look at it, why Is the velos / klassen wheels priced similarly compared to the forgelines? They certainly do not have the pedigree forgeline has. Nor have they been around as long.
I guess I look at things differently, modding cars for so long you kind of realize a lot of these companies are fly by night manufacturers. Sourcing the product from the same overseas facilities and adding a "premium" for branding.
Looks are a subjective thing, don't expect super concavity on the C63.
There's a reason why you see companies like BBS / Enkei / Forgeline / Rays etc. OE manufacture wheels for large automobile manufacturers. The years of experience / knowledge and innovation pays off. These small wheel companies are more show then go IMHO.
If im dropping several thousand on a set of wheels, I don't want a flavor of the month company.
I like forgeline, they have 20+ years of professional racing heritage. Hard to beat the experience. The way I look at it, why Is the velos / klassen wheels priced similarly compared to the forgelines? They certainly do not have the pedigree forgeline has. Nor have they been around as long.
I guess I look at things differently, modding cars for so long you kind of realize a lot of these companies are fly by night manufacturers. Sourcing the product from the same overseas facilities and adding a "premium" for branding.
Looks are a subjective thing, don't expect super concavity on the C63.
There's a reason why you see companies like BBS / Enkei / Forgeline / Rays etc. OE manufacture wheels for large automobile manufacturers. The years of experience / knowledge and innovation pays off. These small wheel companies are more show then go IMHO.
If im dropping several thousand on a set of wheels, I don't want a flavor of the month company.
I have to say , Dave at Forgeline has some of the best customer service I have ever seen . He made his first set of C63 AMG wheels for my car and with long conversations back and forth , we were able to get the best possible offsets . He actually sent me the set of wheels , which I installed and took measurements , sent him the measurements and he created the new centers to get the best offset
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I like the Velos wheels more but their customer service is really weak.
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