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Old 02-04-2010 | 12:19 AM
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Tell me what you think of these rims

saw them & really think they would look good on my car
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Old 02-04-2010 | 12:46 AM
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I don't think those look that classy, I think they would cheapen the look of your car. Plus cheap wheels tend to not be very sturdy or well made, and the finish usually starts to degrade fairly quickly. Those tires don't belong anywhere near a Mercedes either. I would go with something more like these. I just got a set of wheels very similar to those Brabus and can't wait for spring to arrive to stick them on.
Old 02-04-2010 | 08:18 AM
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not bad, just not my cup of tea.
Old 02-04-2010 | 09:00 AM
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Well, the Brabus rims are much nicer and certainly will be higher quality. Cheaper too....

But, you just got your car, rolltide -- maybe you should go through a maintenance cycle, make sure there won't be anything expensive to do, before turning to new rims?

(I know... I sound like *your Father!* -- and no doubt am old enough to be him too.)
Old 02-04-2010 | 09:57 AM
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Thanks, DAD, but I am able to monitor maint. Needs for it as well as look at rims. just kidding, but you assume if I were to buy a set of wheels for my car that I then wouldn't be able to afford to maintain it? Don't see the harm in looking around to determine what style fits me best.
Old 02-04-2010 | 12:09 PM
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Oh, absolutely, Rolltide!! Just me being an old fuddy-duddy; I count on you to pay me no mind.

I do like the Brabus rims. Some of the E430 rims are nice too. Depends how "far out" you want to go.
Old 02-04-2010 | 06:14 PM
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There's pics of them on a black lexus if you wanna get an idea:

http://www.lorenzowheels.com/gallery_vehicles.html
Old 02-04-2010 | 06:32 PM
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i don't think they would suit the bodystyle at all.
Old 02-04-2010 | 06:36 PM
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I like the pics of the Brabus that BordeauxW210 mentioned much better.
Old 02-05-2010 | 10:17 AM
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I really like those rims on red66gt's car, that looks great. anyone know what type of rim that is?
Old 02-05-2010 | 11:27 AM
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300E a couple 1994 w124wagon E320 Wagon/,1971MGB Track/Rally, MG Midget Autocross ,2000 E320 wagon.
You could pick up

some similar replica rims in the same size
for almost a grand less.
Then you put on some real performance tires,not cheap *** nexans.
look at rim catalogs on diy section
www.benzworld.org w210 section
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Old 02-05-2010 | 11:43 AM
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Love the looks of the wheel ohlord posted ^ the lip looks sweet.

Mine are staggered Lorinser RS5's....sent you a pm.
Old 02-06-2010 | 10:42 PM
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Here is another example. These are Brabus Mono V in 18x8.5 and 9.5 one piece original.
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Old 02-06-2010 | 11:13 PM
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They are ok but for some reason I always feel the W210 looked best with the AMG Monoblocks...that is a classic look.

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