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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 02:58 PM
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I'm looking to do something different with my GTS everyones doing the same style or using the same brand in wheels and body kits.

I've already ordered my kit from prior design and now its time for my wheels.

Ive came across this new company Caserta Luxury, they have a few nice and most importantly different styles which I've yet to see on a GTS.

Which route would you guys do with?





















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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 03:22 PM
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Wow. Indeed different and very Italian. Quite different than understated German AMG.

What color is your car?
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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 03:36 PM
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Wow. Indeed different and very Italian. Quite different than understated German AMG.

What color is your car?
My cars Selenite Grey Metallic.

Yes the designs are different and that's that I'm looking for, most people are putting adv1 from what I've seen so far.
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Old Jul 3, 2017 | 03:07 PM
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Wheels are a very subjective choice so difficult to advise one way or another.
I would only advise to go with a manufacturer that has already done a GT/S as offsets are a big secret.
I could not stomach the ADV or HRE pricing so I personally went with a local company that set me up right.

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Old Jul 3, 2017 | 03:26 PM
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Wheels are a very subjective choice so difficult to advise one way or another.
I would only advise to go with a manufacturer that has already done a GT/S as offsets are a big secret.
I could not stomach the ADV or HRE pricing so I personally went with a local company that set me up right.

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I'm in the same boat as you as far as pricing I've gotten from ADV1.

The company I'm talking to is a local company to me and is offering in my eyes a pretty amazing deal!

What setup did you run? Can you DM me what your set cost?

I'm thinking of doing 20/21 setup.
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Old Jul 3, 2017 | 05:12 PM
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I dont like any of those wheels. They are way to busy for a MB.
But there is one point I want to relay that may help you. ADV has a history of selling wheels that they never deliver. They like to take money and not deliver the product.
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Old Jul 3, 2017 | 05:48 PM
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I dont like any of those wheels. They are way to busy for a MB.
But there is one point I want to relay that may help you. ADV has a history of selling wheels that they never deliver. They like to take money and not deliver the product.
As much as I realize you want something unique there's a fine line with wheels that if crossed will just make car awful.

I'm looking at BC Forged right now. They run about 1200/wheel.
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Old Jul 3, 2017 | 05:50 PM
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I dont like any of those wheels. They are way to busy for a MB.
But there is one point I want to relay that may help you. ADV has a history of selling wheels that they never deliver. They like to take money and not deliver the product.
Thank you for sharing that information.
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If I may: out of the choices presented......I like this one


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Old Jul 3, 2017 | 06:09 PM
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I went with HRE P101 Matte Black Wheels ... **Credit help from joseyu for a great deal !!
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Old Jul 3, 2017 | 06:16 PM
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As much as I realize you want something unique there's a fine line with wheels that if crossed will just make car awful.

I'm looking at BC Forged right now. They run about 1200/wheel.
I've looked into BC Forged but found out that the wheels are made overseas in Taiwan. I'm personally looking more towards the mesh design or possibly a split 5 spoke but most importantly I want something made in the USA.

I've spoken with a sales guy from Caserta he told me the wheels are all 6061-T6 forged aluminum, they come standard with titanium wheel hardware and can offer me a pretty good deal if I supply high resolution pictures.

The price I was given by Caserta isn't to different than what BC seems to have quoted you, not sure what setup you're doing but I've been priced out on 20/21 with custom finish and Titanium hardware.
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Old Jul 3, 2017 | 06:17 PM
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I went with HRE P101 Matte Black Wheels ... **Credit help from joseyu for a great deal !!
You got those !
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Old Jul 3, 2017 | 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by hyperion667
If I may: out of the choices presented......I like this one


That's the one I'm leaning more towards.
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Old Jul 4, 2017 | 04:21 PM
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The bronze / copper color is a great choice for your color car. Forged is forged and ADV1 and HRE prices are insane, totally not worth the money so just go with a company that gives you a better deal with the style you like.
20/21 setup is ideal but when you go with lower profile tires the fender gap will seem larger than when stock so you will have to get lowering springs to compensate for the visual effect. H&R makes great springs at a great price on Tire Rack
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Old Jul 4, 2017 | 04:38 PM
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I agree with Hyperion's choice on the wheels but again it's your car.
Sl600 has a valid point as well and that is why I decided to stay with 20s all around to avoid a bigger gap. It worked out beautiful in my opinion but I know many prefer a lowered look. It is quite a pain labor wise on that car and it eats up tires quickly. If you plan to not put many miles on the car, then that may not be an issue.
I also sent you a PM.
Good luck and post pics
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Old Jul 13, 2017 | 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by sl600fanatic
The bronze / copper color is a great choice for your color car. Forged is forged and ADV1 and HRE prices are insane, totally not worth the money so just go with a company that gives you a better deal with the style you like.
20/21 setup is ideal but when you go with lower profile tires the fender gap will seem larger than when stock so you will have to get lowering springs to compensate for the visual effect. H&R makes great springs at a great price on Tire Rack
I apologize but I respectfully disagree with this statement. In the U.S., there is no governing body that regulates or tests the wheels sold here in the U.S. You can have a person building wheels in his basement with no quality control and be able to sell the wheels with little to no punishment. This is crazy.

A brand like HRE, despite the fact that they are made in the U.S. actually send their wheels to Germany to have them TUV approved. TUV is the notoriously strict independent company that tests and certifies all products that are sold in Germany. This is just one of the many reasons why HRE is considered the top aftermarket wheel company in the world.

I have never heard of the wheel company that the OP mentioned. That, along with the fact that they have 255 followers on Instagram and no official website is a HUGE red flag. I personally would not want wheels on my own car in which I have zero idea of their quality or durability - let alone a $100k+ vehicle.

With all that said, if you are looking for a wheel company that (a) has different and unique designs (b) has quality that induces confidence and (c) won't break the bank then Rotiform sounds like the perfect bet for you.

http://www.rotiform.com/wheels.cfm








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WB provided pretty valuable info. Anyone can build wheels in their garage and sell them. The number 1 change to the look of a vehicle rides with changing the wheels. On a $150k plus car, take your time and choose wisely. In the forged wheel world here in the US there is only a small handful of brands that actually make their own wheels, the rest are those that might be really creative in a design or finish, but if the quality control is not there, then you are the one that suffers.
I have a friend that I recently helped get some Brabus wheels for his GTs and he is someone that drives his car daily, he wanted something that fit the car properly and looked more aggressive. Yes the Brabus forged wheels are expensive, but compared to the custom forged wheel guys, Brabus has their wheels finished on the shelf, so in the case where there was ever a chance of needing a replacement, his car would not be down for 6-10 weeks for production. The Brabus Mono F wheels fit with the factory lug hardware and looked amazing sitting on Michelin tires. They too are TUV approved, and although expensive, the car is too, so you get what you pay for!
Again, take your time...that way when you are finished with the wheels on the car you won't have any regrets.
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Old Jul 15, 2017 | 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by hyperion667
If I may: out of the choices presented......I like this one


Agree, this is the only wheel of the choices that I would go with. Looks like you would be a Beta tester for this company. That's ok I guess, so long as you don't care about people thinking you are running knockoffs. But someone had to be the first to throw on a set of BBSs or HREs.....

Much respect for looking outside of the box....
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I apologize but I respectfully disagree with this statement. In the U.S., there is no governing body that regulates or tests the wheels sold here in the U.S. You can have a person building wheels in his basement with no quality control and be able to sell the wheels with little to no punishment. This is crazy.

A brand like HRE, despite the fact that they are made in the U.S. actually send their wheels to Germany to have them TUV approved. TUV is the notoriously strict independent company that tests and certifies all products that are sold in Germany. This is just one of the many reasons why HRE is considered the top aftermarket wheel company in the world.

I have never heard of the wheel company that the OP mentioned. That, along with the fact that they have 255 followers on Instagram and no official website is a HUGE red flag. I personally would not want wheels on my own car in which I have zero idea of their quality or durability - let alone a $100k+ vehicle.

With all that said, if you are looking for a wheel company that (a) has different and unique designs (b) has quality that induces confidence and (c) won't break the bank then Rotiform sounds like the perfect bet for you.

http://www.rotiform.com/wheels.cfm















All those wheels look like the kind you see in the back of a Car and Driver magazine LOL
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All those wheels look like the kind you see in the back of a Car and Driver magazine LOL
Haha. I made sure to pick Rotiform's wildest styles since that's what it seemed like the OP was after.

They have some very classy wheel styles as well.
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 05:27 PM
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Haha. I made sure to pick Rotiform's wildest styles since that's what it seemed like the OP was after.

They have some very classy wheel styles as well.
Thanks for your input. I ended up going with my original mesh design that I like.

I started my business 25 years ago before Social media, I remember how everyone always compared me to my competitors. Everyone stated the same thing you stated which is they're new why give them a chance?

Well people gave me a chance and now its time for me to give others a chance.
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 310CLS63
Thanks for your input. I ended up going with my original mesh design that I like.

I started my business 25 years ago before Social media, I remember how everyone always compared me to my competitors. Everyone stated the same thing you stated which is they're new why give them a chance?

Well people gave me a chance and now its time for me to give others a chance.
My main point was the durability questions which tie directly to safety. I hope it all works out for you
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