CLK-Class (W208) 1998-2002: CLK 200, CLK 230K, CLK 320, CLK 430 [Coupes & Cabriolets]

Which of these wheels do you prefer?

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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 04:59 PM
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Which of these wheels do you prefer?

Trying to decide which of these to go onto my black CLK430:
Silver, Chrome or Silver/Black....
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 05:14 PM
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Silver Black!

Go with the silver black. Hotter look, and much easier to clean. Plus, once they're mounted - a multi-finish wheel usually looks better than one with a solid finish.
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 05:21 PM
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I'm usually one to go for Chrome wheels but I like the black in these so def go with silver/black
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 05:57 PM
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I'm not a big fan of chrome and the Silver/Black combo looks cool.

I have the plain silver. Take a look and judge for yourself.

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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 06:10 PM
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wow, to tell you the truth I am a little surprised by your responses so far.
I also liked the silver/black, but I really thought you guys would harass me for even considering it, last thing I want is an abomination on the road that other CLK fans/owners would hate... although my opinion is most impt
Kewl, I will probably go with the Silver/Black staggered...
Now for the rubber.... looks like the Michelin PS2 are a favorite amongst many of you guys...
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by F15DOC
wow, to tell you the truth I am a little surprised by your responses so far.
I also liked the silver/black, but I really thought you guys would harass me for even considering it, last thing I want is an abomination on the road that other CLK fans/owners would hate... although my opinion is most impt
Kewl, I will probably go with the Silver/Black staggered...
Now for the rubber.... looks like the Michelin PS2 are a favorite amongst many of you guys...
I like the silver/black too. The chrome is pimp but just not my style. But to each his own! Put on what you want and keep on steppin.

PS2s? Wow, they're expensive. I have Pirelli P-Zero Neros. They're pretty nice. $154 (rears) and $120 (front) from tirerack. Tires were at my front door the next day!
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 07:20 PM
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I like the sounds of those dollars...
I can get these wheels, staggered with the PZeros for $1599 from the Wheel Exchange... mounted balanced, delivered to my door....
http://www.thewheelexchange.com/
I should check with the TireRack....
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by F15DOC
I like the sounds of those dollars...
I can get these wheels, staggered with the PZeros for $1599 from the Wheel Exchange... mounted balanced, delivered to my door....
http://www.thewheelexchange.com/
I should check with the TireRack....
Kewl. Also, somebody was raving about Kumho to me one time. They're even cheaper!
Keep in mind the PZeros are all-season high performance. The PS2s are supposed to be strictly summer. Not sure about Kumho. Good luck!
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 04:53 PM
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I like the silver, it shows more details. on tires, i purchased the exclaim ultra
high performance from the Tire rack, good ratings and cheap too.
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 09:51 PM
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I have the silver LM5's that will need to be refinished pretty soon. I wanted to do exactly that with the black highlights. Where did you find that picture? Thanks.
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 10:37 PM
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I'd go for plain silver. I've never liked combinations, neither black, less chrome. Anyway, in the end its your car... some will love it, some will hate it.
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 12:52 AM
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Chrome looks bling, silver looks clean. I personally love gold wheels on black cars.
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Old Jan 14, 2007 | 11:38 PM
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I've never seen gold look good on anything other than a Porsche.
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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 03:32 AM
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gold? bruce, ur hood-rich..lol
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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 09:27 AM
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deff silver and black FTW
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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 10:19 AM
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I guess you guys are going to hate me for this but I ordered DPE signature series S20's in a gold leaf finish last month and they should be here soon. I'm hoping they look good.
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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 11:09 AM
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I just ordered a new set of 18" Kumho's from Tirerack yesterday, replacing the previous set.

Great ride, I love them and at $86.00/ea how can you go wrong...
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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Idle Swede
I just ordered a new set of 18" Kumho's from Tirerack yesterday, replacing the previous set.

Great ride, I love them and at $86.00/ea how can you go wrong...
can't really go "wrong" with the Kumho's , unless you really love the loud road noise the tires produce........
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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 08:03 PM
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Green for the money, gold for the HONEY! I've been debating on gold for a long while too. But I'll let you be the guinea pig!
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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 09:52 PM
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I guess you guys are going to hate me for this but I ordered DPE signature series S20's in a gold leaf finish last month and they should be here soon. I'm hoping they look good.
Gold?! Is that for the 55 or the 430? Are you going to sell the 430?
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 08:45 AM
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" can't really go "wrong" with the Kumho's , unless you really love the loud road noise the tires produce........"


Must be the roads in your area.......
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by 55 ON IT
Green for the money, gold for the HONEY! I've been debating on gold for a long while too. But I'll let you be the guinea pig!
Haha, thanks. I will have them in early feb. so you can make your decision. Your Aero's look sick! Dont change em. Is your car black opal or just black?

Whodat- The gold wheels are going on the black opal 55. I have black wheels on it now and i think gold will look better. I will sell the 430 or the 55 if the price is right. I've had several offers but noone ever came through with the money.
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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 11:39 AM
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I like that style too. LM5? I'd get silver/black or silver.

If your car is black or white, chrome would be ok.
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