Gonna need a new wheel-options
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Gonna need a new wheel-options
Well I'm fixing to need new tires, and one of the wheels was curbed when I bought it and they said they wont be able to get a new tire on there. I just have the standard 16's for the E320 and I really don't want to purchase a new rim + 4 16's that I don't really want and essentially waste ~$800 or so.
So my options are to get a set of take-off rims with tires. I really dont want anything flashy, maybe some monoblocks---but where should I look? I saw some on ebay. I want to stay 17-18". I will not lower the car either.
Has anybody run the CLS 500 wheel on the E210? how does it look?
So my options are to get a set of take-off rims with tires. I really dont want anything flashy, maybe some monoblocks---but where should I look? I saw some on ebay. I want to stay 17-18". I will not lower the car either.
Has anybody run the CLS 500 wheel on the E210? how does it look?
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Welcome to the forum.
I'd first check out the wheels at Tire Rack to see if they have any you'd like.
As far as take offs, I personally would stick to wheels from the W210 E, W203 C, and W208 & W209 CLK. They bolt on directly.
Wheels from other models, such as the CLS, don't usually fit due to offset differences and also require special mounting hardware. Those wheels were also designed for 14mm lugs, whereas your car has 12mm... If the offsets are compatible, you'd need to order special 12x1.5 R14 lug bolts, which aren't particularly cheap. Search the archives for "lug bolts"; you'll find everything you need to know.
You might also try wheels from the Wheel Collision Center in PA. (google it)
I'd first check out the wheels at Tire Rack to see if they have any you'd like.
As far as take offs, I personally would stick to wheels from the W210 E, W203 C, and W208 & W209 CLK. They bolt on directly.
Wheels from other models, such as the CLS, don't usually fit due to offset differences and also require special mounting hardware. Those wheels were also designed for 14mm lugs, whereas your car has 12mm... If the offsets are compatible, you'd need to order special 12x1.5 R14 lug bolts, which aren't particularly cheap. Search the archives for "lug bolts"; you'll find everything you need to know.
You might also try wheels from the Wheel Collision Center in PA. (google it)
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Not real flashy, and 16s, but they work. Not perfect, but pretty good
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/16-ME...QQcmdZViewItem
for a bit more flash
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-Me...2281QQtcZphoto
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-Me...4504QQtcZphoto
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/16-ME...QQcmdZViewItem
for a bit more flash
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-Me...2281QQtcZphoto
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-Me...4504QQtcZphoto
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=220086452173
Would this be a good choice? I really like the OEM+ look and decided that im not going to try and do any CLS/E500 spt wheels just because of the hassle and would like to stay in the relatively inexpensive 17" range.
Would this be a good choice? I really like the OEM+ look and decided that im not going to try and do any CLS/E500 spt wheels just because of the hassle and would like to stay in the relatively inexpensive 17" range.
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if youre not going to lower it then id recommend tirerack for some AMG 17 inchers. if you rock 18s with no drop you look like a jeep. But it will work good if you go mudding or sandy beach driving a lot. 
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18" AMG Monoblocks look great. I picked up a set with Kumho tires, 8.5/9.5 stags, shipped from Texas for $1600.
Traditional look, I don't like bling rims, or slammed cars. You don't need to lower it to go with 18's. I'm switching out my rear 225/40/R18 to 275/35/R18 tires on Wed/Thurs, I'll post some pics.
I also like the Brabus knockoffs, they look nice too.
Traditional look, I don't like bling rims, or slammed cars. You don't need to lower it to go with 18's. I'm switching out my rear 225/40/R18 to 275/35/R18 tires on Wed/Thurs, I'll post some pics.
I also like the Brabus knockoffs, they look nice too.
