FS: AMG 17" Thin Spoke, Machined Lip, Rims with Goodyear F1's
07-25-2005, 02:57 PM
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FS: AMG 17" Thin Spoke, Machined Lip, Rims with Goodyear F1's
Set of four (4) factory OEM Mercedes AMG thin-spoke wheels (with machined lip) with nearly new Goodyear F1 GS-D3 tires. Wheels are 17"x7.5 front with 225-45ZR17 and 17"x8.5 rear with 245-40ZR17. Wheels have NO curb rash, or fixed damage. These fit all CLK 's, SLK's, E's and C class. Center caps are included.
The tires were mounted by a factory dealer (Knauz) using factory weights. That alone cost $300. Tires have less 2,000 miles from a C240.
$1,250 (a bargain compared to eBay listings). I'll help with shipping.
The tires were mounted by a factory dealer (Knauz) using factory weights. That alone cost $300. Tires have less 2,000 miles from a C240.
$1,250 (a bargain compared to eBay listings). I'll help with shipping.
07-25-2005, 10:54 PM
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sorry buddy... weights are weights... they are all the same. overpaying for 17" tire install is crazy...
most places will do mount & balance for free... or $15 a wheel at max....
most places will do mount & balance for free... or $15 a wheel at max....
07-26-2005, 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by kjb55
Set of four (4) factory OEM Mercedes AMG thin-spoke wheels (with machined lip) with nearly new Goodyear F1 GS-D3 tires. Wheels are 17"x7.5 front with 225-45ZR17 and 17"x8.5 rear with 245-40ZR17. Wheels have NO curb rash, or fixed damage. These fit all CLK 's, SLK's, E's and C class. Center caps are included.
The tires were mounted by a factory dealer (Knauz) using factory weights. That alone cost $300. Tires have less 2,000 miles from a C240.
$1,250 (a bargain compared to eBay listings). I'll help with shipping.
The tires were mounted by a factory dealer (Knauz) using factory weights. That alone cost $300. Tires have less 2,000 miles from a C240.
$1,250 (a bargain compared to eBay listings). I'll help with shipping.
07-26-2005, 01:05 AM
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adding weights to the wheels is never a good sign.... less is better
a premium made wheel should require almost no weights... imperfections in the wheel and/or tire will require weights to balance it off...
so, to say that you had to pay $300 for weights, how much weights are we talking? couple pounds per wheel?
a premium made wheel should require almost no weights... imperfections in the wheel and/or tire will require weights to balance it off...
so, to say that you had to pay $300 for weights, how much weights are we talking? couple pounds per wheel?
07-27-2005, 09:27 AM
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Tough group. The description states 'tires were mounted by factory dealer using factory weights' which cost $300. Clearly this charge was not just for the weights.
I've experienced tire mounting and balancing by the 30min. in and out tire shops. Acceptable work for a Yugo.
Did I overpay? That depends - the Michelins were removed, the rims were scrubbed clean to remove any debris, the Goodyears were mounted on a MB factory authorized mounting and balancing machine approved for AMG rims. The rims were not scored in any fashion - the tires do not lose air.
Weights are not just weights - look carefully at IAM vs. OES wheel weights - you'll see a difference.
Are the wheels priced fair? - I'd say they are considering eBay has them for considerably more money.
I've experienced tire mounting and balancing by the 30min. in and out tire shops. Acceptable work for a Yugo.
Did I overpay? That depends - the Michelins were removed, the rims were scrubbed clean to remove any debris, the Goodyears were mounted on a MB factory authorized mounting and balancing machine approved for AMG rims. The rims were not scored in any fashion - the tires do not lose air.
Weights are not just weights - look carefully at IAM vs. OES wheel weights - you'll see a difference.
Are the wheels priced fair? - I'd say they are considering eBay has them for considerably more money.
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07-27-2005, 10:13 AM
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CLK500/Range Rover HSE/E55 AMG/Bmw 328Xi coupe/BMW 4.8x/Bmw 335i/GS350/Audi S5/E350
Originally Posted by kjb55
Tough group. The description states 'tires were mounted by factory dealer using factory weights' which cost $300. Clearly this charge was not just for the weights.
I've experienced tire mounting and balancing by the 30min. in and out tire shops. Acceptable work for a Yugo.
Did I overpay? That depends - the Michelins were removed, the rims were scrubbed clean to remove any debris, the Goodyears were mounted on a MB factory authorized mounting and balancing machine approved for AMG rims. The rims were not scored in any fashion - the tires do not lose air.
Weights are not just weights - look carefully at IAM vs. OES wheel weights - you'll see a difference.
Are the wheels priced fair? - I'd say they are considering eBay has them for considerably more money.
I've experienced tire mounting and balancing by the 30min. in and out tire shops. Acceptable work for a Yugo.
Did I overpay? That depends - the Michelins were removed, the rims were scrubbed clean to remove any debris, the Goodyears were mounted on a MB factory authorized mounting and balancing machine approved for AMG rims. The rims were not scored in any fashion - the tires do not lose air.
Weights are not just weights - look carefully at IAM vs. OES wheel weights - you'll see a difference.
Are the wheels priced fair? - I'd say they are considering eBay has them for considerably more money.
07-27-2005, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by kjb55
I've experienced tire mounting and balancing by the 30min. in and out tire shops. Acceptable work for a Yugo.
I am have considered, for some time, getting a used balancer and doing the work myself. I know of several people on the forums that do this.
