Are these wheels worth $650?
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Are these wheels worth $650?
I am toying with the idea of upgrading my 17 inch stock wheels to 18 inch. I've found a place that sell these AMG replicas for $650 shipped. The come in 18/8 and 18/9 size but I don't care about staggered look and will probably and up buying 18/8. What do you guys think? Are there worth $650?
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.... nothing to brag about, it is a previous model....
Is it worth it? hmm.... That really depends on how much you willing to pay for your visual pleasure. 
If those are replica, you might want to consider some reputable retailer...
http://www.discounttiredirect.com
Here price seems to be cheaper.
BTW, if you ever go into 19" or 20" make sure you also upgrade your rotor/disc. Otherwise, it looks kind of "hallow" and "naked".
If those are replica, you might want to consider some reputable retailer...
http://www.discounttiredirect.com
Here price seems to be cheaper.
BTW, if you ever go into 19" or 20" make sure you also upgrade your rotor/disc. Otherwise, it looks kind of "hallow" and "naked".
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The real deal is so cheap now, why even bother with fakes? Since you asked for opinions, don't do the knock offs at any price.
A quick search found these two sets for sale.
https://mbworld.org/forums/classifieds/207058-fs-oem-e55-rims-18-double-spoke.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/wheels-tires/190414-fs-e55-amg-211-take-off-wheels.html
A quick search found these two sets for sale.
https://mbworld.org/forums/classifieds/207058-fs-oem-e55-rims-18-double-spoke.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/wheels-tires/190414-fs-e55-amg-211-take-off-wheels.html
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[QUOTE=no_clue;2398529]Is it worth it? hmm.... That really depends on how much you willing to pay for your visual pleasure.
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Yup,, that's my view.
I can't see my wheels or tires from inside 
, Granted I don't want to look trashy but factory wheels look good enough for me and drive safe.
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Yup,, that's my view.
I can't see my wheels or tires from inside , Granted I don't want to look trashy but factory wheels look good enough for me and drive safe.
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I would hold off for someone selling the real deal on the forum, with tires, already balanced, and ready to rock. Thats what I will do next time I need new tires on my car. Might as well get new wheels too, all for pretty much the same price as buying new tires!
Just my $.02
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Just my $.02
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Then compare it to the MB wheels accessories catalog.
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Don't know about this one. Usually the alloy materials in the replicas are inferior to the real ones and tend to be heavier. You probably won't get the same performance as the real ones.
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Do what you feel is right, although i will say this, not all replicas are alike, you can find fair quality out there (notice i used fair), i have replicas and their fine with me, considering the roads are pretty good here in dallas so i dont share the same fears as many others in the east coast...
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It is also dependant on where the replica alloy was manufactured. For example you will generally find that replicas manufactured in the East/Asia are of lower quality than ones manufactured in Europe. This is due to the standards that the manufacturers have to meet in Europe.
Poor quality replicas will tend to be heavy, have a poor finish and will generally be made of a lower grade material.
I have replicas on my car that were manufactured in Germany and I have had no problems with them. I am confident that the performance of the alloy wheel is just as good as the originals.
In cost terms I think you should buy the replicas if they are of good quality and substantially cheaper than the originals. AMG type iii in 19's cost about 1800 pounds and I paid 400 for the replicas. This allows the replicas to become disposable if they are not good. Last thing you want to do is shell out a load on the wheels and the rubber just to realise that a few pounds more could have got you the originals.
Do what you are comfortable with.
Poor quality replicas will tend to be heavy, have a poor finish and will generally be made of a lower grade material.
I have replicas on my car that were manufactured in Germany and I have had no problems with them. I am confident that the performance of the alloy wheel is just as good as the originals.
In cost terms I think you should buy the replicas if they are of good quality and substantially cheaper than the originals. AMG type iii in 19's cost about 1800 pounds and I paid 400 for the replicas. This allows the replicas to become disposable if they are not good. Last thing you want to do is shell out a load on the wheels and the rubber just to realise that a few pounds more could have got you the originals.
Do what you are comfortable with.
