Do You Like Your OEM Rims?
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Do You Like Your OEM Rims?
I'm not a big fan of my OEM rims and I'm thinking of replacing them. IMHO they are difficult to clean, I think they look "too busy", and I still like the standard 5-spoke OEM AMG rim. Has anyone swapped out their OEM rims for another style? Will standard 19" AMG rims fit the CLKBS? What's the down side of swapping the rims, and how much will good perhaps lighter rims cost?
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The challenge that you have is finding a significantly lighter rim for the BS. Unless you are going to go with dymag at 10K a set, your options are very limited.
I don't know of another OEM set that will fit the BS. Then again I am sure that anything is possible.
While they are a pain to clean and not my favorite, they are light / strong and perform well on the car.
I don't know of another OEM set that will fit the BS. Then again I am sure that anything is possible.
While they are a pain to clean and not my favorite, they are light / strong and perform well on the car.
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H&R has offsets and sizes that fit. I've debated and with spacers I find the stock wheels to be hard to beat. If my track budget gets some stimulus $ Dymags for sure.
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Back on topic:
Like most, one of the first things I always want to do to a new car is put new wheels and exhaust on. While I agree that it takes a long time to clean these wheels, I think the OE wheel fits the car's style better than in aftermarket wheel I've seen to date with the possible exception of the HRE M40. Problem with them is you're seeing them on lot's of other cars too......
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I like the stock wheels and think they look great. When I wash my car I always start with the wheels. I hit them with the hose, then spray them down wih a wheel cleaner and then use a wheel brush to get into all the spokes. Takes about 3 mins per wheel. You are not going to find an aftermarket wheel that performs better except for the Dymags. Sure, there are wheels that might look better, but you will lose performance.
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I do like the stock rims. I let the local hand wash people wash my car, so the degree of difficulty isn't an issue. They look fine, work well, and haven't bent easily. I don't see any reasonably-priced wheel adding any performance to the car.AS
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The only way to really get them clean is to wipe them down..... I wouldn't use a pressure washer on them nor would I use a pressure washer on the car itself on a regular basis. Unless you let the car get really dirty there should be no reason ever to use a pressure washer on it.......
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You may want to look into HRE C series. IIRC a 19" size weighs around 15-16lbs plus the tires. And they don't cost as much as the Dymags. Although HRE also offers certain models that utilizes Dymag barrels on them. Neez is also another one but not sure how much they weigh.
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The first time I saw the BS in person was at the LA car show on a Sunday in November of 2007. I went with my wife, she was all excited for me and said that I should get it. First thing out of my mouth: Love the car, but the wheels got to go. Bought the car on Monday, drove straight from there to my wheel dealer and ordered HRE's. The stock wheels, though good looking, are too narrow and a pain to clean. Three things that I always change on my cars: Wheels, suspension and exhaust. The most frustrating part about the BS for me is, that there are very few performance parts available. When I had my 993 and 996, it was much easier, because you can get everything for a Porsche.
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At a car event, a guy came over to me and said, "Those wheels are so beautiful, they could be hung on a wall and displayed as art".
I love them a little less than he does, because I have to clean them.
I love them a little less than he does, because I have to clean them.
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What size wheels and tires did you get? I just ordered a set of 19's, Matte black with 275's on front and 305's in the rear. Just wondering what other set ups people have.
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I swapped my 16x8 OEM 8-holes wheels from my 1992 500E with HRE’s model 546 in 17x8.5 and 17x10 sizes. My car needed a staggered set up and the widths in the front and rear were much appreciated once the HRE’s went on. Not too mention the weight savings in the process and the handling improvement.
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I swapped my 16x8 OEM 8-holes wheels from my 1992 500E with HRE’s model 546 in 17x8.5 and 17x10 sizes. My car needed a staggered set up and the widths in the front and rear were much appreciated once the HRE’s went on. Not too mention the weight savings in the process and the handling improvement.
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I swapped my 16x8 OEM 8-holes wheels from my 1992 500E with HRE’s model 546 in 17x8.5 and 17x10 sizes. My car needed a staggered set up and the widths in the front and rear were much appreciated once the HRE’s went on. Not too mention the weight savings in the process and the handling improvement.
. The visual effect of the HRE's are terrible even if the improve the handling which is really tire dependant. Jimmy
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Why did you let your 500E go?
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