Saijin_Naib

its not really red.. its more burgundy or something. Im at work now!
what aftermarket wheel companies make wheels with 5 x 112 bolt pattern and 48offset? Motegi doesnt... BBS and Enkei? blar.. I want to get the amg twin 5 spoke like on the C amg... those look cool.

mgw_300e

Yup, back at work.

Saijin, I've seen wheels like that on eBay if you don't mind replicas.

Saijin_Naib

im poor. what you ? Of course i dont mind! I found some stuff on discounttire page.. AMG Twinspoke Replicas
They looky like this:
I mean look fine to me.... I know, nothing fake should touch baby but its so expensive! And they look good right? Or am i just cheap *******?

mgw_300e

These are $456+$89 shipping:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-Me...14271846QQrdZ1



These are $499 + $89 shipping:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-Me...14273919QQrdZ1



These are $659 + $89 shipping:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-Ch...13907575QQrdZ1



These are $495 + $89 shipping:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-Me...14271852QQrdZ1

Now that's some budget shopping

Saijin_Naib

your the mang The chrome AMG twinspoke are expensive! Jeezz... The replicas arent a big saving, only 150$ or so after total (i want 5 rims, spare gotta match the other 4 ) argh.. why cant this stuff be cheap? Like, I want a new cooling fan for my computer= $5. Want new rims for my car? BOOM! Empty wallet.

mgw_300e

Those are the prices for four wheels - AMG originals run $450+ per wheel!

Saijin_Naib

wtf Thats insane! Well... Damn.. Now what? Do I go for the originals, or for the replicas?

mgw_300e

Here's my $.02

If you go with the replicas and you end up hating them, or they crack, or they (insert problem people have with replicas here), then dump them on eBay and go buy the originals.

Worst case scenario: you're out the price of one original wheel if these suck.

Seems like a good bet to me.

Sorry Ryan, I know how you feel about "keepin it real"

Saijin_Naib

Whos Ryan? And do replicas really crack and stuff? Thats no good Wouldnt it just be worth the money the first time around to get the real rims then? me such a car newbie

mgw_300e

Ryan is jdmfiend, I'm sure he'll weigh in on this topic

I'm not saying these wheels are likely to crack, I'm just saying that wheels in general can crack, and bend, and have the paint/chrome peel off. I just meant whatever problem that could possibly occur.

mgw_300e

Ryan is jdmfiend, I'm sure he'll weigh in on this topic

I'm not saying these wheels are likely to crack, I'm just saying that wheels in general can crack, and bend, and have the paint/chrome peel off. I just meant whatever problem that could possibly occur.

mgw_300e

what, am I stuttering now?!?!

Saijin_Naib

Yes, it would seem that you have a p... p.... problem. Wheres chris, This is his thread? Hmmm... I wonder what the smart roadster is like to drive... Just wish it had a little more power, cause that thing looks amazing (IMO) and with a good 200bhp it would be INSAANE to drive

CDP

I'm right here - at work now.

My friend has those AMG Twin spoke replicas on his 190E in 18" ... We're gonna trade wheels for a week sometime soon so I can see how I like them and etc .. because I'm looking into getting 19" wheels soon.

Saijin_Naib

Whats the max rim size I can go up to without getting into crazy fender rolling and spacing and other crazy ****. Im stupid, and I dont want to make a ton of work for myself. Will 18s fit on my w124 safely?

CDP

I forgot the exact size but Sanders at TWS says he is going to make 19" fit on my car with no problems.

shadowgriffen

to all the hard workers

I'd say 18 is the max you can push with 225's amd 35mm offset, unless your a dare like Christina and go 19

Saijin_Naib

Meh... Im going to go the safe and more economical route if anything. I want to keep baby classy, and within my price bracket. which is quite small though. work sucks doesnt it?

CDP

Work is fine with me ... lol ... maybe because I don't do **** except for go on the forums, myspace and aim. LOL

I will make the 19" wheels look nice on my car. Keepin it on the dl for now - but don't be surprised when I post new pictures.

Saijin_Naib

Sweet Yeah, I dont do **** at work either. Im lookin at smart car, cause I love the roadster, but they are discontuing it! The smart44 isnt bad though... and 6.9 0-62 is nothign to shake a fist at, especiall at like 40-50mpg!

shadowgriffen

I hear you, but for that just bargain hunt fro something pre owned LOL

this is a good place for it

www.craigslist.org

oh yea and work does suck!

mgw_300e

All I can say is, I pity your bosses. Payroll well spent

Well. time for lunch - I'll see you beetches in a couple of hours - that right 2 hour lunch baby!

It's good to be da king.

shadowgriffen

judging from how all of us live here for 8+ hours, I don't think any of us are working hard, but rather hardly working

heh.

Saijin_Naib

mgw, do you dock your paycheck for time wasted? Or what?

shadowgriffen

lol