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Old May 20, 2002 | 11:10 PM
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Question Wheels Opinion

Next week I am going to order an 18" x 8.5" Brabus Monoblock VI style wheels from Skyc_International. However it's a repuliqet and the buy price is $1050.00 for four. If you guys are curious what it looks like go to ebay and type in BRABUS. I'm a little nervouse ordering this. First of all will the quality stand-up to the original and will this look good on my car? I think it does looks good on the car. However I just want your guys opinion. I have brilliant silver CLK430. If you guys agree if these are good wheels I will order and will be putting 9" or 10" wide tires on the rear just to beef the rear up a little. Thanks for your thoughts guy. PLEASE..............LET ME KNOW SOON.


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Old May 20, 2002 | 11:14 PM
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Pretty sure you won't be able to fit 10" rims/tires in the back- I had to roll my fenders to fit my 9.5" Monoblock Vs.

Why would you want replica (repuliqet?) Brabus rims?
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Old May 21, 2002 | 12:07 AM
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Sorry I can't write or spell today. It's been a long day. I don't want a replica, but if the replica's has the same quality, looks and the price is right why not?

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Old May 21, 2002 | 01:34 AM
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Originally posted by Newbie
Pretty sure you won't be able to fit 10" rims/tires in the back- I had to roll my fenders to fit my 9.5" Monoblock Vs.

Why would you want replica (repuliqet?) Brabus rims?
Why not 10"? With the correct offset, you may be able to put a 10" wheel in the rear w/ little fender mods.

I think the Brabus Mono V 2-piece, 18x9.5 has an offset of +26, correct?
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Old May 21, 2002 | 08:36 AM
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Originally posted by BANSASN
I don't want a replica, but if the replica's has the same quality, looks and the price is right why not?
i don't think they have the same quality. i have pics of an AMG multi-piece replica that is rusting through the bolts on the wheel. i will post pics when i get home tonight.
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Old May 21, 2002 | 10:23 AM
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I have 19X10 in the rear and it fits fine. Had to roll the fenders since the car is lowered.
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