Wheels... (NOT fitment)
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Wheels... (NOT fitment)
OK guys. I'm looking into changing my wheels but I'm running out of ideas as to what brand/style to go for..
I've had a look at AMG, Brabus (eww), Carlsson, HRE, DPE, Work, AutoCouture, BBS and Lowenharts.
I quite like the AutoCouture Magnifique (spelling) but do you guys have any idea which wheels would be best for the 124? I'm dumping the 17 AMGs cux they are just far too common..
Oh the attached is a pic of the Magnifique on a 1967 Toyota Crown.
I've had a look at AMG, Brabus (eww), Carlsson, HRE, DPE, Work, AutoCouture, BBS and Lowenharts.
I quite like the AutoCouture Magnifique (spelling) but do you guys have any idea which wheels would be best for the 124? I'm dumping the 17 AMGs cux they are just far too common..
Oh the attached is a pic of the Magnifique on a 1967 Toyota Crown.
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Yeah, those wheels look fantastic on 124's and I've only seen them on Albert's car. Where is that guy these days anyway?!?
If you're looking to step away from the norm, my choice would be carlssons. I got my monoblock replicas because there were other things I wanted to do with my money... but if I really had done what I wanted to do, I would've gotten some Carlssons.
My favorites, in order:
1) 1/6 Evo (unfortunately I think it only comes in an 8.5" width)
2) Original 1/6 (DOES come in your desired size)
3) 1/5- these look cool with a really heavily modded car and a big brake kit
If you're looking to step away from the norm, my choice would be carlssons. I got my monoblock replicas because there were other things I wanted to do with my money... but if I really had done what I wanted to do, I would've gotten some Carlssons.
My favorites, in order:
1) 1/6 Evo (unfortunately I think it only comes in an 8.5" width)
2) Original 1/6 (DOES come in your desired size)
3) 1/5- these look cool with a really heavily modded car and a big brake kit
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LOL. I'll give AutoCoutures a shout then!
Thing is, they don't seem to offer them in 18 and in the polished look (i.e. on the Crown) anymore. I'll see what they can do..
Do you guys have any idea as to other brands?
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Thing is, they don't seem to offer them in 18 and in the polished look (i.e. on the Crown) anymore. I'll see what they can do..
Do you guys have any idea as to other brands?
Cheers
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Sorry mate. Missed your post. I'm just going to try sell them off. The tires are brand spanking new (covered less than 1000km) PZeros and I take them off while I store the car. Bit of a shame really. They are all spotless too. I had someone strip down the paint and do a full refurb for me. Ah well..! 
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Sorry mate. Missed your post. I'm just going to try sell them off. The tires are brand spanking new (covered less than 1000km) PZeros and I take them off while I store the car. Bit of a shame really. They are all spotless too. I had someone strip down the paint and do a full refurb for me. Ah well..!
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Evo are nice
The 17" Evo wheels are awesome on a W124 and I believe they were available from the dealer with a perfect offfset for our cars. I still love my 16" AMG Aero I wheels, in part because they are less common than the newer AMG wheels that everyone seems to have. I also like the sharper edges on my older AMG wheels, compared to the smoother edges of of the newer AMG wheels. I think that is why I like the Evo wheels too. They have the machined look.
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Cheers everyone!
The EVO wheels sure do look nice. I can't agree more with you ksing! However, I'm trying to go for rims with more face to them. Seems to me to suit the 124 better.
LOL Appat. I wouldn't mind letting them go for free but shipping but be a PITA. They are worth next to nothing in Hong Kong (my friend has just traded in a set of my AMGs (but non-staggered) for something neighbouring a ridiculous $50). Well, to be fair, his rims had lots of rash and the tires are nearly all gone, but still.. I bought my rims for $500, spent $$ on tires and refurb. I guess people in HK just don't appreciate these rims (these cars really).
The EVO wheels sure do look nice. I can't agree more with you ksing! However, I'm trying to go for rims with more face to them. Seems to me to suit the 124 better.
LOL Appat. I wouldn't mind letting them go for free but shipping but be a PITA. They are worth next to nothing in Hong Kong (my friend has just traded in a set of my AMGs (but non-staggered) for something neighbouring a ridiculous $50). Well, to be fair, his rims had lots of rash and the tires are nearly all gone, but still..
I bought my rims for $500, spent $$ on tires and refurb. I guess people in HK just don't appreciate these rims (these cars really).
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http://mercedespartspeople.com/searc...c=Evo-II+Wheel
Evo-II Wheel:
7.5 J x 17 ET 37 225/45 R 17
List Price: $226.00 | Your Price $192.10
Also, a guy named Holson (from benzworld) purchased some from his dealer for his E420. He said, "I bought a set of these 17x7.5" Evo II wheels from the MB dealer for $320 ea. Wheel part number is B6 647 0518 and the lug bolt set's PN B6 6 47 0133 ($18 ea. set of 5)"
Evo-II Wheel:
7.5 J x 17 ET 37 225/45 R 17
List Price: $226.00 | Your Price $192.10
Also, a guy named Holson (from benzworld) purchased some from his dealer for his E420. He said, "I bought a set of these 17x7.5" Evo II wheels from the MB dealer for $320 ea. Wheel part number is B6 647 0518 and the lug bolt set's PN B6 6 47 0133 ($18 ea. set of 5)"
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Big face 16" x 7.5" ET37 AMG Aero I
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lol, never said you were. I (gasp!) dont have a problem with you or jdw having other cars and enjoying them. I do have a problem with how jdw chose to comport himself however. You sir, I have no beef with.
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Was there some disagreement? 
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Hey, maybe someday we should have an east coast GTG, like those super cool dudes on the west coast. Not now, with the cold weather, but maybe in the spring or summer. I met a guy with a smoke silver diesel one time at a Starbucks near by and it was kind of fun. I think he was lusting for my car by the end of the visit 
, but it was fun for me. My azure blue 1995 special edition looked pretty good compared to his smoke silver (beige) diesel. I let him drive mine too. After feeling my inline six gasser 
, I think his diesel may not have felt too good. I also have the aftermarket tweaked suspension 
, so I'm sure that also made an impression.
, but it was fun for me. My azure blue 1995 special edition looked pretty good compared to his smoke silver (beige) diesel. I let him drive mine too. After feeling my inline six gasser , I think his diesel may not have felt too good. I also have the aftermarket tweaked suspension , so I'm sure that also made an impression.
