unruin

I'm flabbergasted at how bad the reading comprehension skills are on this forum.

1. I didn't start the thread.

2. I just went through this same debate and ordered wheels two weeks ago so my opinion is as relevant as yours.

3. I'm not a fanboy of ADV1. I just think they have the best looking wheels at this time. This is a shame because I'd much rather rock a set of HRE's.

Kriston

My Mistake I was thinking you started the thread.


Either way, you purchased ADV1 wheels. That's okay. They do look good I wont argue that.


But like we said before, for the price there are a few brands that have much more experience with wheel manufacturing and technologies.


If ADV1 were priced more along the lines of Niche Forged series or entry level forged wheels we wouldn't have this discussion. They would be priced in line with their production methods.


They are in the upper echelon in wheel pricing, at this level the wheel game changes. You are playing with companies that literally have decades of manufacturing experience over ADV1. You cannot dismiss that.


But if looks is all you are after, you chose the right wheel brand.


Cheers
Kris

ab0bab0i

Someone is getting pretty mad.
They have the exact same designs.


If the Passat was exactly the same as a Veyron(engine, body, chassis) but with the VW badge and cheaper, then I would get a Passat.

unruin

ab0bab0i

unruin

LOL. Do you even own a C63? Or do you just have a 20 year old Mazda?

unruin

Here you go.

Roswell

Everyone has different taste but we got to appreciate the LM's classic & timeless design. There is a reason why so many companies copied the LM's design. The LM is the flagship wheel to BBS like the P40 is to HRE.

Unruin, the reason why ADV doesn't get much love here is becuz of the owner's past practice. I for myself think that this company is like a ticking bomb. All is well as long as u don't get any problem with the wheels. And it's a little more complicated than just charging back ur credit card, u can search 360 forged to understand what I mean.

I was watching a clip on YouTube about HRE , and they said the reason why they don't have that many designs is becuz each design has to pass many criteria as lightweight, strong while being safe. I'm not saying ADV wheels are not safe, but some design are questionable & QC is not as good.

ab0bab0i

Yeah, I own a C63.

I had the Mazda when I first joined the forum in 2007. Never bothered to change vehicle info. The rx7 handled way better than the C63, but the C63 is a way better daily.

Diabolis

BBS LMs are freakin' awesome. Classic and timeless, like an old 911. And, IMHO they very nicely suit a Merc.

Not disputing that some wheel companies may make nicer looking wheels than others - but beauty is subjectve at best. Quality and honesty on the other hand, are objective criteria that ADV.1 have knowingly and repeatedly violated.

If you want the best quality wheels, go with a high-end wheel from a company like BBS, Rays or Volk that have their own foundries and make everything themselves, or alternatively from someone like HRE, Forgeline, Fikse or CCW that start with high quality forged blanks and machine the centers in house.


P.S. You can only dispute a CC charge if the goods are NOT delivered and you were billed. If they are not as advertised or you have a problem (which may show up later) but they WERE deliverred, all CC issuing banks will tell you that you have to take it up with the company making or selling the product. They will not charge back the transaction if you actually received something.

hyperion667

if you like better service: HRE, I'm on my 6th set, I tried to do business with ADV.1 one time, and they really failed in the customer service department, maybe they do have more wheel styles, but I didn't even browse after my experience on the phone and through many attempted emails......
I can email HRE with a question or concern and receive an email in return on the same day

Roswell

You both have spoken the truth!

Satoru @ HRE is awesome at replying to emails, he went far & byond my expectations few times.

For example, last year when I bought my used set from someone in US... my wheels got held up at the border cuz I was missing the NAFTA form (proof of origin/ built of the wheels = made in USA) so I emailed Satoru & few minutes later to my suprise he emailed me back the NAFTA despite I didn't buy the wheels from them.

I bought 2 other sets from them afterwards. 3-4 weeks production time with outstanding customer service won't make me look elsewhere.

kimeran

DO IT!!!!

Roswell

is that photoshopped?

I thought LM's don't come in C63 fitment unless u re-barrel them like Kriston.

kimeran

I'm not sure...I usually run to the bathroom after looking at that pic

Roswell

The front lip of the wheels looks too low offset for what our cars can handle.

Kriston

This is Fake, its a Photo shopped pic. It says so right at the top right


BUT - Yes I am doing it, and this picture was the reason why I did it.

tfthach13

I do agree that the BBS LMs are a classic and timeless look, but for some reason I think it belongs on a BMW more than a Mercedes; just my opinion.

What do you guys think of O.Z. wheels? Particularly the O.Z. Superturismo LMs?

Girard@ACGautomotive

I'm very much a supporter of this movement.

Hedges

Game over!!

unruin

That is simply not true. You should really do your research before posting misinformation. I've disputed goods that I've received (and won) and services. Credit cards tend to side with consumers if their complaints are legitimate.

Kriston

I feel most dismissed the LM's on the C63, simply because the offsets are relatively high for our cars. High offsets = Flat faced centre, with the step lip it makes the wheels look a lot smaller then they really are.

To make them shine, 20's are the way to go. The Step lip creates the illusion of a much smaller centre then they really are.

And yes Benson game over is correct.

604 C63

Every time I see this thread I think

Can someone please show me the best work of art?
Can someone please tell me the meal my wife would like best for her birthday?
Do these pants make my *** look fatter than it did last year?

They are all subjective questions that no one here can truly answer. Then answer would vary from person to person.

Sorry. I just had to say that. I'll try to go back to minding my own business now.

Roswell

I'm surprised to hear this, so u think in a month or year after u installed the wheels & start having issues of any sort.. U think the cc company can charge back ur purchase if the wheel company doesn't want to give u a refund?

Interesting...

Roswell

true but I think OP just wanted opinion between HRE or ADV.