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Old Oct 19, 2020 | 05:53 AM
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W205 C63 Edition 1 Wheels - Genuine or Replica?

Hi all,

I managed to source some C63 AMG Edition 1 19" wheels to install on my W204, which I have seen from previously researching the forum to be a popular and relatively easy OEM mod.

I found these wheels at a local tyre shop.


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The tyre shop manager says they are genuine MB AMG wheels from a C63S AMG Edition 1. The AMG logo looks legitimate.




However, I checked online and I noticed that from photos from reputable websites like Kunzmann, and other large wheel distributors, the part number stamping appears to be on the back of the hub of the wheel, like so:







On my wheel, there is nothing (see below):




The wheels I have found, have the part number stamped along the inner back of the rim edge.

Does anyone know whether it is possible that the wheels I have found are genuine, but for whatever reason, the part number was stamped on the back side of the rim edge rather than the back of the wheel hub, like in the other examples I found? Or, are these replica wheels?

Tyre shop manager said they came in off a 2016 Edition 1. I have no reason to doubt his word, it's a huge tyre shop that is an official dealer for several major tyre brands, but I'm worrying if this is a case where the previous owner bought replica wheels after he damaged his own and has now on sold them posing as genuine wheels.

Many thanks!
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Old Oct 19, 2020 | 06:47 AM
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Likely replicas since they have no etching of Mercedes part number on back
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Likely replicas since they have no etching of Mercedes part number on back
Thanks Peter.

What about these etchings? Do they make sense?



Part number matches


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Made in Germany?
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Any other thoughts? Found this:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original-...-/353069821090

Seems to show the part number stamp on the wheel rim lip!

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They look genuine.
And yes the etchings all make sense.
Pics 1&5 are Mercedes part numbering.
Pic 3 is a size 9.5" x 19" ET56 (offset)
All the Aussie W206 C63 fully forged wheels have the etchings around the rim.
Like this one. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MERCEDES...0/174051010170
I have been looking for a silver set (titanium) for a while, plenty of black sets around.

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