Pick up my custom painted wheel today and was very disappointed !!!
05-06-2009, 01:11 AM
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They just post it today too. I didn't want to post it here....because I only want you to have it (one set only). So I e-mailed you instead.
Btw, if you not plan to lower your car, go with 235-35 and 265-30 tires.
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05-06-2009, 01:41 AM
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yeah im planning on going 235-35 front and 275-35...that wouldn't rub right?
05-06-2009, 01:44 AM
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No, don't go with "35" series on the back. You need to keep the over all diameter the same for front and back. So go with "30" series tire on the back. As for tires rubbing, there's no way since your car is not lower. Mine is lowered and I'm also using 10mm spacer on the back with no rubbing what so ever. Btw, you might need a 2-3mm universal spacer on the front like wheel to prevent the wheel spoke rubbing agaisnt the caliber.
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Ahh can't wait to mount them when I get them...oh what kinda tires are you running? I'm right now deciding between General UHP or Sumi HTR Z3... I've had the Sumis before and they're great tires...
05-06-2009, 02:02 AM
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I'm currently running the same. I love the tread wear rating on those tires. I got mine tires at www.treadepot.com. They're having special $25 instant rebate and $50 mail-in rebate right now. I just bought 4 new tires from them 2 weeks ago.
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I'm currently running the same. I love the tread wear rating on those tires. I got mine tires at www.treadepot.com. They're having special $25 instant rebate and $50 mail-in rebate right now. I just bought 4 new tires from them 2 weeks ago.
oh wow they got the best price!
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Lol.......well, that make 3 people like my older wheels and at least 2 people here and 3 people over mymbonline that don't like the old wheels. This is why i don't ask for opinion when it come to look !! Now that the new wheels is mounted, I personally love the new wheels much better. I give my car the cleaner look. The wheels look much better in person because of the "gun smoke" base color.
One thing about the 3mm spacers- Does the center hub still engage the wheel? If not, you might get some vibrations at highway speeds. I remember that problem coming up in the W203 forum.
What are your plans for the "old" wheels? Are you going to sell them or switch them out once in a while?
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Hi Linh,
I'm glad you love those new wheels!
let me tell you, THEY LOOK AWSOME!!!
I still have couple more sets left, so if you know somebody who wants them cheap, let them know where they can find them
P.S. I only have 19's 'cuz somebody was asking me if I got 18's...
I'm glad you love those new wheels!
let me tell you, THEY LOOK AWSOME!!! I still have couple more sets left, so if you know somebody who wants them cheap, let them know where they can find them
P.S. I only have 19's 'cuz somebody was asking me if I got 18's...
05-06-2009, 12:29 PM
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Hi George,
I'll be at the Mercedes meet on 5/16. There will be alot of people at the meet. I'll definitely give them your numbers if they interested in the wheels.
05-06-2009, 12:36 PM
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They are soft and as for grip, I don't know because I never drive aggressive on that car. The handling is very very good in the rain. Btw, I got you your wheels and tires at a great price.........you owe me DINNER !!
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haha no problem man! I'll see if I can make it to the 5/16 meet with the new wheels installed.... Pho on me! lol
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haha no problem man! I'll see if I can make it to the 5/16 meet with the new wheels installed.... Pho on me! lol
05-06-2009, 12:42 PM
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Thats the thing about wheels, it's very subjective. The good news is, I think we can all agree that the car looks great either way. I think I like the old wheels just a little bit better, for some reason it makes the car look more racey.
One thing about the 3mm spacers- Does the center hub still engage the wheel? If not, you might get some vibrations at highway speeds.
One thing about the 3mm spacers- Does the center hub still engage the wheel? If not, you might get some vibrations at highway speeds.
I like the old wheel too but after having it for more then 2 years now, the look get bored. I like the new wheel look but I still keep the old wheel and switch it out once in awhile.
Yeah, the 3mm still have the center hub still engage the wheel. Only the
5mm spacer that you will lose it.
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Klinh, they look great installed on the car. Does your guy 'George' carry CLS style wheels in 18s? I am planning on getting rid of my Brabus mono VI 18s...
05-06-2009, 10:17 PM
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I think he only carry one style and 19" only. Drop him an e-mail at matusuang@yahoo.com . Or you can check out these guys.........
https://mbworld.org/forums/wheels-ti...heels-pro.html
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