CLK-Class (W208) 1998-2002: CLK 200, CLK 230K, CLK 320, CLK 430 [Coupes & Cabriolets]
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Lowenhart BR5
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Carlsson 2/6 Brilliant Edition
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Old Nov 11, 2002 | 03:05 PM
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Another wheel poll please give some advice/input.

I am using Lowenhart BR5 right now and there is a possibility for me to change to Carlsson 2/6 Brilliant Edition. Please give me your input and comments. Thanks.
Lowenhart BR5:
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Old Nov 11, 2002 | 03:07 PM
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Carlsson 2/6 Brilliant Edition:
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Old Nov 11, 2002 | 03:19 PM
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Old Nov 11, 2002 | 03:21 PM
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I think BR5 cause i dont think brilliant edition looks good on silver. if it was my car i wouldnt consider either of them. Lowenharts are WAAAAAAAY to common, especially now that there are bunch of fake lowenharts everywhere for 30% of the price, and i dont really like those carlssons. i would get carlsson 2/5 's.
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Old Nov 11, 2002 | 03:44 PM
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Figured id offer my opinion mainly because it differs. I personally would change to the Carlssons given the chance. I like the Lowenharts, just like the Carlssons better, just my $.02
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Old Nov 11, 2002 | 04:15 PM
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On your silver car, something like the Lorinser LM5 would look best
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Old Nov 11, 2002 | 04:29 PM
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I know that some of you may suggest other rims besides these two but I think different people have different opinion. For me, I prefer two of these rather than any other rims. Anyway ,thank you guys for voting and giving comments. Keep it coming.
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Old Nov 11, 2002 | 06:08 PM
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Well, if you are set on one of these two, then I would say the Carlsson 2/6
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Old Nov 11, 2002 | 06:09 PM
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I like what you have on the car now!! Looks great!!!
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Old Nov 11, 2002 | 06:16 PM
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Hate to give myself a plug, but why doesn't anyone want the wheels I have?
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Old Nov 11, 2002 | 06:57 PM
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because is too expensive i think
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Old Nov 11, 2002 | 07:38 PM
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because is too expensive i think
i agree with tery... for the price, BBS LMs might be lighter and maybe more reputable

As for between the Lowenharts and Carlsson... I say go for the Lowenharts. A little different from the usual MB crowd.

As far as knockoffs go, there are knock-offs for Carlssons, Lorinsers, AMG, etc... can't avoid it. when you have something good, everyone copies.

But hey, if you choose to get rid of your Lowenharts for those Carlssons, let me know. I'd be interested in them
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Old Nov 11, 2002 | 08:08 PM
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Thanks again guys, I just saw the polling and it is now 9 to 1 in favor to BR5. Here is the better pic taken from tirerack showing CLK320 with 2/6 BE.
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Another one.
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Old Nov 12, 2002 | 03:07 PM
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Honestly I think those wheels are ugly.....I know this is just my opinion, but I like the stock wheels better than those. The wheels you have are much better looking. The 2/5 wheels look great as well, but the 2/6 will never touch my car! Honestly keep what you got.

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Old Nov 12, 2002 | 04:56 PM
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Personally, I think brilliant edition nor chrome looks good on a light colored car. They look great on black and dark cars. I'd prefer the Carlsson 2\6 regular over the current ones.
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Old Nov 12, 2002 | 06:41 PM
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The Carlsson 2/6's look to me like truck wheels!! You know like a flatbed truck. The wheels you have on your car now looks great!! There are other wheels I like better but not the Carlsson 2/6's. I like the AMG Monoblocks better than the 2/6's.
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Old Nov 12, 2002 | 07:46 PM
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Originally posted by mmgrad
i agree with tery... for the price, BBS LMs might be lighter and maybe more reputable
LMs are slightly lighter, but actually my wheels come with a better name. The manufacturer of my wheels is OEM for Ferrari, and specializes in Ferrari and Porsche wheels. They definitely are expensive, there's nothing I can say there, but the cost isn't that much more than the LMs.

Tirerack still has some Carlsson 2/5s on clearance, if you like the wheel, this is the time to get them!
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Old Nov 12, 2002 | 08:25 PM
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Going back to the original question.

Just stick with the BR5's!! Looking at that Carlsson pics just doen't look right. $0.02
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Alright guys, it is clearly now that I should stick with my current wheels. So, I have decided not to sell it. Anyway, I really appreciate your comments and inputs. Thanks a lot guys.
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Originally posted by Mach430
Hate to give myself a plug, but why doesn't anyone want the wheels I have?
i'll take them!
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Old Nov 13, 2002 | 03:01 AM
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i'll take them!
Lol! Only if I can take your money!
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Old Nov 13, 2002 | 11:51 AM
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Lol! Only if I can take your money!
Shame Shame... Why does everything have to do with money... $$$ $$$ $$$, that is all everyone talks about, money isn't everything.

I hear 'money', is the root of all evil. So, I say, eliminate some evil in this world by donating your rims...... to me
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Old Nov 13, 2002 | 11:57 AM
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So, I say, eliminate some evil in this world by donating your rims...... to me
You can also donate some Kleemann stuff here!
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