Some + or - opinions welcome
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01 clk55 cpe
Some + or - opinions welcome
My car is a coupe with brilliant silver.
I'm looking at the OZ Superleggera III and the ASA ST4 18". I know that the two are $ apart.
The OZs have a light grey center, the spokes are on
the thin side and I think that 'maybe' they may be too
thin to be noticeable. I do like the center to have
a dark look but not black. Cost: $3700.00
The ASA ST4s look like the 04/05 E55 wheels, they are
5 double spoked and are silver. This design is
pretty pervasive in the MB line...even the SL65 has
these wheels...(Car&Driver). They ARE quite handsome...if only they were a light grey or graphite then I would not be posting. Cost: $1700.00
Below are the wheels in question.
Decisions, decisions....
I'm looking at the OZ Superleggera III and the ASA ST4 18". I know that the two are $ apart.
The OZs have a light grey center, the spokes are on
the thin side and I think that 'maybe' they may be too
thin to be noticeable. I do like the center to have
a dark look but not black. Cost: $3700.00
The ASA ST4s look like the 04/05 E55 wheels, they are
5 double spoked and are silver. This design is
pretty pervasive in the MB line...even the SL65 has
these wheels...(Car&Driver). They ARE quite handsome...if only they were a light grey or graphite then I would not be posting. Cost: $1700.00
Below are the wheels in question.
Decisions, decisions....
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'07 Carrera S, '31 A 5W hot rod, 4Runner. Sold CLK55
I like the ASA wheels. I've seen the W209 CLK55 wheels on a W208 CLK55 and they looked good.
I think the OZ's have too thin a spoke for the W208's broad fenders.
I think the OZ's have too thin a spoke for the W208's broad fenders.
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01 clk55 cpe
Thanks for the input H-man and Co 55.
Another wheel I'm looking at is the SSR Gt3 in satin.
Tirerack does not have the tire in stock right now so I'm checking other
sources on prices.
Everyone says get 19s they are visually more appealling, but 18s are more
practical. 18s tires are not as expensive as 19s and also that 19s wear out the tires a lot more.
Guess you have to PAY to PLAY!!
Another wheel I'm looking at is the SSR Gt3 in satin.
Tirerack does not have the tire in stock right now so I'm checking other
sources on prices.
Everyone says get 19s they are visually more appealling, but 18s are more
practical. 18s tires are not as expensive as 19s and also that 19s wear out the tires a lot more.
Guess you have to PAY to PLAY!!
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CLK55fan, I got your e-mail, i will give you a call tomorrow.
Personally, instead of the ASA, i would suggest the TSW Bremma wheels wheich are the same style as the ASA wheels, i have sold a few sets of the TSW's to some forum members here already, and they are very pleased with them. To me, they are slightly better quality then the ASA and also less expensive! On all applications the TSW's dont need spacers and the ASA sometimes require them. I will give you a call tomorrow about them.
Personally, instead of the ASA, i would suggest the TSW Bremma wheels wheich are the same style as the ASA wheels, i have sold a few sets of the TSW's to some forum members here already, and they are very pleased with them. To me, they are slightly better quality then the ASA and also less expensive! On all applications the TSW's dont need spacers and the ASA sometimes require them. I will give you a call tomorrow about them.
