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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 11:26 PM
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What rims

Hey looking for some opinions on rims I have a 2000 E430 sport with the AMG ground effects. I'm looking to upgrade to 18's for the summer months and was kicking around 2 differant sets of rims that I found for a decent price, as this is my 3rd car and I can't afford a set of light weight SSR's. Give me some opinions:
1.) Original E55 AMG aero2 rims
2.) Brabus Monoblock IV's in chrome.

I know thy are heavy rims but they can't be that much heavier than the 17 inch rims that are on the car now. THANKS in advance.
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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 02:56 AM
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I absolutely love the Brabus Mono IV's. That would be my choice.
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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 09:09 AM
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My opinion: AMG body with AMG wheels...
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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 09:31 AM
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I wish the AMG's were chrome like yours they look awsome.
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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 09:47 AM
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From this angle, this set looks good...
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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 10:42 AM
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Excuse me, Sir,to which set are you referring to......
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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 12:58 PM
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Ya I like both sets
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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 03:31 PM
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They are a popular size too...
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The Brabus IV's are great but I perfer them in 19's. If I were to choose 18's I would go with the AMG's. Btw, what color is your E???
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Old Oct 1, 2004 | 01:29 PM
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Old Oct 1, 2004 | 01:35 PM
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Brabus IV's over AMG IIs anyday! The Brabus has a much nicer finish and better contrast with your silver benz.....but why limit yourself to these two, older styles?
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They were in price range....I bought a set of 18 inch AMG AreoII's off e-bay for 500.00
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