JohnSpag

Need an opnion here...

What does everone think of the AMG Double Spoke rims that come on the CLK 55? Tirerack.com finally has the exact ones and I am looking to get them for my CLK 500. The reason I am looking at these is to add a different look as well as keep it close to stock.

Any opinions?

Harris

I am not telling if you are not gonna get it from me! j/k

The new Style IV that come with the CLK55 are nice. But it would be nicer if you get 18" Style IV in multi-piece!!

JohnSpag

Hey Harris...

I didn't purchase anything yet...:-)

Just checked out your site. How much do the rims go for? Also, are they the same finish am M-B? They call it polished where as tirerack calles it bright silver painted.

Thanks man!!! Appreciate the advice!

Also, checked out the 18 inch multi piece. Look nice, but not sure if I want to do 18's

Harris

You are welcome to send me an e-mail for pricing. harris@hartonmotorwerks.com I will not get into a price war with Tirerack, but I can tell you my price is competitive enough to everyone else.

If you have the budget, get 18" multi-piece, it will be VERY nice and VERY aggressive. There will be a CLK500 with those wheels on very soon. Check out my site's Gallery section in a few weeks.

MBcoupe forever

The AMG double spoke is a truly great looking wheel and was on my shortlist. The only drawback is that the car might look as a CLK55 wannabe. Decided to go with Brabus VI one-piece instead which looks similar but doesn't have that negative. Now, if you go with the multi piece, you don't have that issue. Also, as you're going through the expense of buying new wheels, you might want to consider going to 18".

Cheers

JohnSpag

Thanks for the advice. Still torn on what to do though. I really didn't want to upgrade to 18's since I would then need to get tires.

Still like those CLK55 rims, but don't to seem like a 55 wannabe. Then again, on the 208, the 320 came with the appearance package which had the same rims as the 430 and the 55. Maybe Benz plans on doing this with the current 500 in the future at some point?

Any other advice would be helpful.

Guest0001

ditto

i was considering getting the dual spoke AMGs on My C320 but i dont want a wannabe AMG either. plus since its standard on all the AMGs it will be quite common.

check out Brabus, Carlsson, or Lorinser and see what you like.

The brabus rims are nice but they are a bit extreme stylewise. however i am starting to like mono V and VI.

i am still deciding too

goodluck

Harris

Thanks why I said you guys have to buy multi-piece! :p

MBcoupe forever

Going from five spoke AMG to five double spoke AMG in same 17” size will not make such big difference in appearance. Not worth the money (in my opinion). But I understand your issue of wanting to keep the tires though

Two ideas:

1, Sell the standard 500CLK wheels/tires (on EBAY) and buy new 18” to the style of you desire. A 320CLK owner might want to buy them.

2, Run down your current 17” set, and when its time to replace the tires, buy a new 18” set. This way you car get a mid-life kicker on the looks.

Cheers