Looking to get new wheels for my W210
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'08 E350 4Matic
Looking to get new wheels for my W210
Hi guys,
I need some advice. I've been shopping and Ebay-ing for 2-3 weeks and have not been able to make up my mind as to what to get. There are so many differences. Like take this auction for $600:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=43959
how is it different from this one for $1280:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=42614
I mean I don't mind paying the money, I would just hate to pay more than I need to.
Anywho, my car is a 1999 E320 (4matic, if that makes a difference), and I was thinking of going for a 18" or 19". I was also wondering if there's anything wrong with chromes. Any tire recommendations?
Thanks all.
Tofi
I need some advice. I've been shopping and Ebay-ing for 2-3 weeks and have not been able to make up my mind as to what to get. There are so many differences. Like take this auction for $600:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=43959
how is it different from this one for $1280:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=42614
I mean I don't mind paying the money, I would just hate to pay more than I need to.
Anywho, my car is a 1999 E320 (4matic, if that makes a difference), and I was thinking of going for a 18" or 19". I was also wondering if there's anything wrong with chromes. Any tire recommendations?
Thanks all.
Tofi
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There are many choices on Ebay,many very good. I got my rims from www.highlinewheels.com,and am very happy with my choice. To conclude,take your time,and make PERFECTLY SURE that the rims you pick,you remain happy with for a few years at least. For tires,this site and the BenzWorld.com site recommend Tire Rack,which is great, But for my blood,I got my rubber from
www.discounttire.com,and have been happy as well. Good Luck....
There are far too many choices to have to spend a lot on rims and tires,take a look at mine,and tell me what you think,all mod's from Ebay!!!
http://www.benzworld.org/gallery/sho...e=W210_E_Class
www.discounttire.com,and have been happy as well. Good Luck....
There are far too many choices to have to spend a lot on rims and tires,take a look at mine,and tell me what you think,all mod's from Ebay!!!http://www.benzworld.org/gallery/sho...e=W210_E_Class
Last edited by ruffrob; Aug 28, 2004 at 12:47 PM.
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"I was also wondering if there's anything wrong with chromes."
Chrome wheels are nice. Problem is, they WILL flake...it's just a matter of time. If you're the type who changes wheels every 1-3 years that shouldn't be a problem. But if you're the type who wants to buy 1 set of wheels and not worry about it for the life of the car, STAY AWAY FROM CHROME.
Believe me, I went throught the hassle. My chrome rims began to flake and every morning my tires would be flat. (Luckily I had an air compressor at home)
Re-chroming is EXPENSIVE. The old chrome has to be stripped off, then rechromed
Buying one new wheel and chroming it is just delaying the pain...eventually you'll have to do all 4 wheels.
If you don't like the silver finish, you can always get your wheels polished or just buy wheels with the "diamond cut" (also called "machine finish").
One last thing...wherever you buy your wheels, be sure they will sell you just one wheel in the future just in case a pot hole ruins one of your wheels. Some shope won't do that...they'll only sell it in a set of 4.
I've bought stuff from Tire rack and highlinewheels and I'm satisfied with my purchase.
Chrome wheels are nice. Problem is, they WILL flake...it's just a matter of time. If you're the type who changes wheels every 1-3 years that shouldn't be a problem. But if you're the type who wants to buy 1 set of wheels and not worry about it for the life of the car, STAY AWAY FROM CHROME.
Believe me, I went throught the hassle. My chrome rims began to flake and every morning my tires would be flat. (Luckily I had an air compressor at home)
Re-chroming is EXPENSIVE. The old chrome has to be stripped off, then rechromed
Buying one new wheel and chroming it is just delaying the pain...eventually you'll have to do all 4 wheels.
If you don't like the silver finish, you can always get your wheels polished or just buy wheels with the "diamond cut" (also called "machine finish").
One last thing...wherever you buy your wheels, be sure they will sell you just one wheel in the future just in case a pot hole ruins one of your wheels. Some shope won't do that...they'll only sell it in a set of 4.
I've bought stuff from Tire rack and highlinewheels and I'm satisfied with my purchase.
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I stayed away from chrome for the very same reason,and the fact that it snows here in NY/NJ Hey,JMRD01 post some pictures to give him some idea about the chrome,and to let me see if highline wheels did you as correctly as they did me..... 
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Depends on where you live, chrome make sense or not.
First of all, always go w/ triple plate chroming, cost a bit more, but much more reliable.
If you live in place like CA or Nevada, where there's no snow whatsoever, chrome will probalby last as long as the life of you car. At the place where I did my chrome (remmended by Luke from tirerack), their warranty is lifetime if you live in the westcoast.
If you live in place that have lot of snow, which then will have salt sprayed on road, your chrome won't last very long.
<b>ruffrob my man,</b>, nice car you got there. You GOTTA upgrade the tail light, either red & clear or read & smoke would be nice. The old tail light have to go
First of all, always go w/ triple plate chroming, cost a bit more, but much more reliable.
If you live in place like CA or Nevada, where there's no snow whatsoever, chrome will probalby last as long as the life of you car. At the place where I did my chrome (remmended by Luke from tirerack), their warranty is lifetime if you live in the westcoast.
If you live in place that have lot of snow, which then will have salt sprayed on road, your chrome won't last very long.
<b>ruffrob my man,</b>, nice car you got there. You GOTTA upgrade the tail light, either red & clear or read & smoke would be nice. The old tail light have to go
Originally Posted by ruffrob
I stayed away from chrome for the very same reason,and the fact that it snows here in NY/NJ Hey,JMRD01 post some pictures to give him some idea about the chrome,and to let me see if highline wheels did you as correctly as they did me.....
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ruffrob - Highlinewheels is a legit company. Their service is the same as tire rack. Only difference is that Highlinewheels carry replicas (According to Luke, for the most part tire rack tries to stay away from replicas). I don't know how to post a pic so I apologize for not doing so. BTW nice car ruffrob.
zam2000 - I have yet to come across a chrome wheel that has not flaked. I live in Hawaii and my wheels flaked. When I was in college in California my wheels flaked. My friend in Las Vegas has chrome wheels that flaked. It's just a matter of time (lifetime of the car....I highly doubt it). Just look on ebay and browse those used chrome wheels, most are not older than 1-2years and have a "small flake" in the inner lip, or back of the rim, or in the gaps, etc.
If you have a lifetime warranty that's great, cause you'll need it...I'm 100% sure about that. This is how they'll "catch" you on that warranty... you'll have to pay for the shipping, labor, and stripping of the old chrome. The warranty will cover just the re-chroming process itself...parts only. From a business stand point, it doesn't make sense to re-do EVERYTHING FREE (unless they're trying to maintain good PR).
Don't get me wrong, I'm not blasting your post. I like the way chrome wheels look on a car too. I also bought them for my car. When I moved to Hawaii, I also though the weather would not cause the chrome to flake. It did. Since then, I decided to stay away from chrome because I do not want to buy new wheels every 1-3years.
zam2000 - I have yet to come across a chrome wheel that has not flaked. I live in Hawaii and my wheels flaked. When I was in college in California my wheels flaked. My friend in Las Vegas has chrome wheels that flaked. It's just a matter of time (lifetime of the car....I highly doubt it). Just look on ebay and browse those used chrome wheels, most are not older than 1-2years and have a "small flake" in the inner lip, or back of the rim, or in the gaps, etc.
If you have a lifetime warranty that's great, cause you'll need it...I'm 100% sure about that. This is how they'll "catch" you on that warranty... you'll have to pay for the shipping, labor, and stripping of the old chrome. The warranty will cover just the re-chroming process itself...parts only. From a business stand point, it doesn't make sense to re-do EVERYTHING FREE (unless they're trying to maintain good PR).
Don't get me wrong, I'm not blasting your post. I like the way chrome wheels look on a car too. I also bought them for my car. When I moved to Hawaii, I also though the weather would not cause the chrome to flake. It did. Since then, I decided to stay away from chrome because I do not want to buy new wheels every 1-3years.
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If you're in California, I'll invite you to stop by and check out the chrome on my Lexus GS wheels (my dad now drives it), not one single flake, and it's seven years old already. Beside salt, flake mostly cause by people using rim/wheel cleaning chemical. As long as you use car wash soap only, no flake, and shine as ever !!. If a brother at a corner chrome your 4 rims within 3 days for $300, chance is, you'll have flake within a year or two. If you use wheel cleaning chemical on your chrome rims, some will flake even after 1 month, if the chem is strong enough.
Not all chrome shop are crooked, especially if it's recommended by people like Luke @tirerack. Do a google search on PlateCorp, you'll see how it's ranked: one of the best in the country. Also, I think we have different concept in life-time warranty: they offer it not because they can re-do it for free (or look for a cheap way to hook you in), rather, it's because of the confident they have in their service/product that will last for as long as you own your car, so that they don't have to re-do it (or will rarely have to re-do it). And btw, @PlateCorp, if you drop by for rechrome (in a 1/100000 chance that it goes wrong), <b> No charge whatsoever !!! </b>, just as w/ Snap-On tool (you could just buy some Chinese made tool for life-time warranty, at 1/4 the price, does it mean they're the same quality ? NO !!! ).
I did ton of research before I sent out my rims for chrome. I pay substantially more than typical chrome ad seen on internet or flyer. Mine also took 3 weeks (for each layer to bond). Some lame shop even offer to finish chroming within a week !!. At the end, you get what you pay for.
My hunt for chrome shop on tire-forum
Not all chrome shop are crooked, especially if it's recommended by people like Luke @tirerack. Do a google search on PlateCorp, you'll see how it's ranked: one of the best in the country. Also, I think we have different concept in life-time warranty: they offer it not because they can re-do it for free (or look for a cheap way to hook you in), rather, it's because of the confident they have in their service/product that will last for as long as you own your car, so that they don't have to re-do it (or will rarely have to re-do it). And btw, @PlateCorp, if you drop by for rechrome (in a 1/100000 chance that it goes wrong), <b> No charge whatsoever !!! </b>, just as w/ Snap-On tool (you could just buy some Chinese made tool for life-time warranty, at 1/4 the price, does it mean they're the same quality ? NO !!! ).
I did ton of research before I sent out my rims for chrome. I pay substantially more than typical chrome ad seen on internet or flyer. Mine also took 3 weeks (for each layer to bond). Some lame shop even offer to finish chroming within a week !!. At the end, you get what you pay for.
My hunt for chrome shop on tire-forum
Originally Posted by jrmd01
zam2000 - I have yet to come across a chrome wheel that has not flaked. I live in Hawaii and my wheels flaked. When I was in college in California my wheels flaked. My friend in Las Vegas has chrome wheels that flaked. It's just a matter of time (lifetime of the car....I highly doubt it). Just look on ebay and browse those used chrome wheels, most are not older than 1-2years and have a "small flake" in the inner lip, or back of the rim, or in the gaps, etc.
If you have a lifetime warranty that's great, cause you'll need it...I'm 100% sure about that. This is how they'll "catch" you on that warranty... you'll have to pay for the shipping, labor, and stripping of the old chrome. The warranty will cover just the re-chroming process itself...parts only. From a business stand point, it doesn't make sense to re-do EVERYTHING FREE (unless they're trying to maintain good PR).
Don't get me wrong, I'm not blasting your post. I like the way chrome wheels look on a car too. I also bought them for my car. When I moved to Hawaii, I also though the weather would not cause the chrome to flake. It did. Since then, I decided to stay away from chrome because I do not want to buy new wheels every 1-3years.
If you have a lifetime warranty that's great, cause you'll need it...I'm 100% sure about that. This is how they'll "catch" you on that warranty... you'll have to pay for the shipping, labor, and stripping of the old chrome. The warranty will cover just the re-chroming process itself...parts only. From a business stand point, it doesn't make sense to re-do EVERYTHING FREE (unless they're trying to maintain good PR).
Don't get me wrong, I'm not blasting your post. I like the way chrome wheels look on a car too. I also bought them for my car. When I moved to Hawaii, I also though the weather would not cause the chrome to flake. It did. Since then, I decided to stay away from chrome because I do not want to buy new wheels every 1-3years.
Last edited by zam2000; Aug 29, 2004 at 12:31 PM.
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Hey Zam I just read your post on your post on "hunt for chrome shop". Obviously you had the same concern before proceeding. I'm glad you found a good shop to chrome your wheels and back up their work with a complete parts and labor warranty. (Although you better check on the warranty...I'm sure you'll have to pay for SOMETHING ie. dismounting your old tires, balancing, stripping of old chrome, shipping, etc. NOTHING is FREE in this WORLD)
Before people start saying I buy cheap rims or send my wheels to cheap chroming shops...
1. My first chrome wheels were AZEV $4,000 back in 1991
2. My 2nd chrome wheels were OEM Mercedes wheels directly from the stealers (obviously sent out for chroming because NO stock mercedes are sold with chrome wheels...that's an aftermarked "add on" - I have no idea where the dealers sent the wheels for chroming)
3. My brother's wheels were OEM Chevy wheels directly from the stealers
4. My friend's wheels were Lorenzers (sp?) (he paid thousands for them)
Some people will get lucky, but in my opinion I believe the vast majority will flake...it's just a matter of time. Chroming is a personal choice. I like the way it looks and tried it. Unfortunately I've had bad experience so I'm staying away (so are my friends and brother). You on the other hand are at the opposite extreme...you've had good experience and I'm happy for you. I'm sure you'd do it again on another set of wheels in a heartbeat.
Before people start saying I buy cheap rims or send my wheels to cheap chroming shops...
1. My first chrome wheels were AZEV $4,000 back in 1991
2. My 2nd chrome wheels were OEM Mercedes wheels directly from the stealers (obviously sent out for chroming because NO stock mercedes are sold with chrome wheels...that's an aftermarked "add on" - I have no idea where the dealers sent the wheels for chroming)
3. My brother's wheels were OEM Chevy wheels directly from the stealers
4. My friend's wheels were Lorenzers (sp?) (he paid thousands for them)
Some people will get lucky, but in my opinion I believe the vast majority will flake...it's just a matter of time. Chroming is a personal choice. I like the way it looks and tried it. Unfortunately I've had bad experience so I'm staying away (so are my friends and brother). You on the other hand are at the opposite extreme...you've had good experience and I'm happy for you. I'm sure you'd do it again on another set of wheels in a heartbeat.
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Tofi:
I'm doing same as you - keyboard shopping for wheels. You and I may be the only ones with same color body. After viewing all the other photos of E320s on that humongous thread, I almost wish I held out for black or silver. But hey, I have the Bordeaux and will live with it. I like the narrower bladed AMG rims but my pocketbook doesn't agree. So I've been cruising TireRack as well as WheelExchange. I like the wheels in your links but didn't fancy the idea of cleaning those little nooks/crannys with q-tips. maybe I can insert them in a chuck of a cordless and "vvvvuuuppp" them during cleaning, eh? :-)
I'm doing same as you - keyboard shopping for wheels. You and I may be the only ones with same color body. After viewing all the other photos of E320s on that humongous thread, I almost wish I held out for black or silver. But hey, I have the Bordeaux and will live with it. I like the narrower bladed AMG rims but my pocketbook doesn't agree. So I've been cruising TireRack as well as WheelExchange. I like the wheels in your links but didn't fancy the idea of cleaning those little nooks/crannys with q-tips. maybe I can insert them in a chuck of a cordless and "vvvvuuuppp" them during cleaning, eh? :-)
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Raymond dude, u and I have a little more in common than just the color. I'm a biker too, what with the Ninja and all. One thing I've always dreamed of doing is piloting. One of these days...
Anywho, which wheels are you getting partial to? I like those Lorinser style ones and then the flat AMG's are nice too. But haven't been able to find replicas and the originals a little more than I think I should spend (not to mention wifey's lovely comments).
Let me know if ur flying low over NYC sometimes. I'll buy u coffee!
Anywho, which wheels are you getting partial to? I like those Lorinser style ones and then the flat AMG's are nice too. But haven't been able to find replicas and the originals a little more than I think I should spend (not to mention wifey's lovely comments).
Let me know if ur flying low over NYC sometimes. I'll buy u coffee!
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Too many interests cutting into my cash flow. Finally got over the urge to head over to Moscow to fly a MIG 29 and settling for local flight in an L29 including some aerobatics in a couple of weeks. Navigating through NYC airspace on THU ought to be a hoot though. I think I have a brother over there who is suppose to be NYPD. Lemme know if you see balding Chinese dude with Krispy Kreme krumbs on his shirt.
Oh, will PM you with some of my wheel selections. I know wheel selection is subjective...like buying a tie or underwear. But want to see what you thought.
Oh, will PM you with some of my wheel selections. I know wheel selection is subjective...like buying a tie or underwear. But want to see what you thought.
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I just like how chrome wheels look on a black car. I have only have one instance where a tire has gone flat due to flaking chrome at the bead. I had the tire removed and the rim polished down on the inside lip so that the tire would seal.
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ruffrob my man,, nice car you got there. You GOTTA upgrade the tail light, either red & clear or read & smoke would be nice. The old tail light have to go
MBWorld: Where do you live,BTW Sweet Ride,looks like the only snow you get there is from a cone.....
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RuffRob,
Check with paul@pgauto.com with Potomac German Auto, 888-228-2979 ext# 206. He might have a rear shelf or get one for you.
Check with paul@pgauto.com with Potomac German Auto, 888-228-2979 ext# 206. He might have a rear shelf or get one for you.
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The email got replied today. The only thing he has for my car are the new style headlights for which i have. Any other suggesstions????
BTW,just saw this,and maybe someone would be interested,especially someone looking for a tire/rim combination. The price is definitely right...
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/foru...&posts=1&fid=6
Good Luck,if I didn't have what I have,I'd jump ALL OVER THAT.....
BTW,just saw this,and maybe someone would be interested,especially someone looking for a tire/rim combination. The price is definitely right...
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/foru...&posts=1&fid=6
Good Luck,if I didn't have what I have,I'd jump ALL OVER THAT.....
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Finally bought some, 18" Lorinser styles. Posted the pics in the following thread:
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...555#post863555
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...555#post863555
