Pics of my CL with Renntech wheels
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 934
Likes: 2
From: Boston
NSX
Pics of my CL with Renntech wheels
Guys I posted some before and after pics of my car stock and with renntech wheels on the CL Class (W215) list. Please look and give me some opinions. Here is just one pic, there are 5 more on the CL list. Here is the link:
https://mbworld.org/forums/cl-class-w215/113759-need-some-honest-opinions.html
Thanks!
https://mbworld.org/forums/cl-class-w215/113759-need-some-honest-opinions.html
Thanks!
Last edited by AMG2GO; Jul 12, 2005 at 02:15 PM.
Out Of Control!!
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 28,933
Likes: 12
Honestly, I'm not sure what to say. The AMG's make the car look more executive / classy while the RENNtechs are sporty.
Don't get me wrong though, the car is still screaming out beautiful.
What are the widths for the AMG's and the widths for the RENNtechs? I'd go for the ones that will prove to be better performance. Also what is the weight on each rim?
Don't get me wrong though, the car is still screaming out beautiful.
What are the widths for the AMG's and the widths for the RENNtechs? I'd go for the ones that will prove to be better performance. Also what is the weight on each rim?
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 934
Likes: 2
From: Boston
NSX
AMG's are 8.5 and 9.5. The renns are 9 front and rear in this pic, but I would upgrade the rears to 10 if I kept the renns. The factory tire size is 245/45/18 front and that would go to 255/40/19 and the factory rear is 275/40/18 and I would go to 295/30/19. There is a specific offset to do this right.
Not counting tires the AMG wheels are 28 pounds each, The Renns are an incredibly light 20 pounds each, forged, 3x as strong.
Not counting tires the AMG wheels are 28 pounds each, The Renns are an incredibly light 20 pounds each, forged, 3x as strong.
Last edited by AMG2GO; Jul 12, 2005 at 02:16 PM.
Trending Topics
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 2,923
Likes: 3
Mercedes Benz
Originally Posted by awiner
Want light ? get some HRE Competition wheels !
too bad HRE competition wheels were banned from racing due to total wheel failures
-- sorry had to adam!For all the RENNtech wheel haters I LOVE THEM.
I had them on a past AMG and would buy them again if I ever felt like blowing 4-8k on wheels again!
They look great, no one has them, the are ultra strong, and have great brake clearance if you ever want to do a huge brake upgrade.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 6,340
Likes: 22
From: Southern California, USA
2003 CL55 AMG
Originally Posted by AMG2GO
Adam I do not know of any HRE wheel that is that light. Very good quality, but they seem to hover around the 24-26 pound range. Is there something you know that I do not?
http://www.wheelexperts.com/wheels/hre/line.html
Take a look at the Competition Series (C20, C21 and C22). The C series is ultra light weight. Not sure if they are lighter than the renntechs however.
The C20 18x8.5 weighs approx 17lbs.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 6,340
Likes: 22
From: Southern California, USA
2003 CL55 AMG
Originally Posted by AMG2GO
Adam did you notice a big ride difference when you went to the 19"?
None at all... Actually, I think the ride got better due to the Michelin PS2 tires vs the stock Bridgestone RE050's.
Member
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 245
Likes: 7
From: NY
SL65 AMG
Hey there AMG2GO! Those Renns are all you, brother. I've never seen a wheel even close to that on a CL down here on Long Island, so exclusivity is definitely in their favor. And I know you're all about the performance, so I say hell, if you like 'em, then pull the trigger and slap those bad boys on there. And I'm sure they look even sicker in person. I'll let ya know when I get up there. 
Good luck with them,
-V
Good luck with them,
-V
Super Member
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 972
Likes: 28
From: DFW
BMW M850i Gran Coupe
Originally Posted by Vendetta
Hey there AMG2GO! Those Renns are all you, brother. I've never seen a wheel even close to that on a CL down here on Long Island, so exclusivity is definitely in their favor. And I know you're all about the performance, so I say hell, if you like 'em, then pull the trigger and slap those bad boys on there. And I'm sure they look even sicker in person. I'll let ya know when I get up there.
Good luck with them,
-V
Good luck with them,
-V
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 934
Likes: 2
From: Boston
NSX
Originally Posted by WayneE
I think the Renntech's look great.
