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Hi folks,
I'm right in the middle of rebuilding a crash-damaged 2015 W205 C63s and one of the elements I need to replace is a front wheel (see below). I'm now stuck in two minds on how to move forward. Do I find a replacement OEM wheel via eBay etc. and refurb all four corners, or should I go and get a high-quality set of after-market replica alloys and fit them instead and then potentially sell the OEM alloys? So I think the question is:
(a) Who makes a decent replica set of C63s alloys?
(b) Which way would you go?
I really appreciate any help you can provide,
Col Ouch!
Last edited by ColC; Sep 4, 2023 at 08:48 AM.
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Originally Posted by ColC
Hi folks,
I'm right in the middle of rebuilding a crash-damaged 2015 W205 C63s and one of the elements I need to replace is a front wheel (see below). I'm now stuck in two minds on how to move forward. Do I find a replacement OEM wheel via eBay etc. and refurb all four corners, or should I go and get a high-quality set of after-market replica alloys and fit them instead and then potentially sell the OEM alloys? So I think the question is:
(a) Who makes a decent replica set of C63s alloys?
(b) Which way would you go?
I really appreciate any help you can provide,
Col Ouch!
If it was me I'd just get one OEM wheel from ebay and done!
If it was me I'd just get one OEM wheel from ebay and done!
That's the general feel I have at the moment. Still open to after market alternatives that arent made of monkey metal and will turn into a square at the first pot hole! 😂🐵
I wouldn't trust replica wheels. I know not all are equal, but at the end of the day why risk it. If the other 3 wheels are in good shape without any major or minor cracks, then get x1 OEM replacement and refurb the rest. Or get a used set of brand 3rd party wheels if that's cheaper.
I wouldn't trust replica wheels. I know not all are equal, but at the end of the day why risk it. If the other 3 wheels are in good shape without any major or minor cracks, then get x1 OEM replacement and refurb the rest. Or get a used set of brand 3rd party wheels if that's cheaper.
As stated above by everyone if you going the cheapest route possible buying 1x OEM would be your best bet but if you want to upgrade and make the car your own look into reputable aftermarket wheels grab something flow formed or forged if you have the budget
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