Shoe(s) shopping - Need advise !

Nov 15, 2019 | 04:24 AM

atguru

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08 E350

Shoe(s) shopping - Need advise !

Hello MB World! I have an '08 W211... I like to replace the original rims on it with something a little more sporty. My ideal shoe would be AMG polished Chrome wheel that was available for that model in 2008. I haven't been able to find any of those, but it does seem to be quite a bit aftermarket replicas. I'm looking for advice on what brand, style, size, should I use a Spacer etc.. Are there any gothas I should be aware of??
Thank you in advance for any helpful feedback!

Nov 15, 2019 | 12:44 PM

cetialpha5

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Originally Posted by atguru

If you just buy the replica that's in chrome, it should just fit without the need for spacers. There's a ton of vendors on eBay selling replicas. If you check their website, sometimes it's a little cheaper as they don't have to pay eBay fees when you buy it direct. Not a lot of love here for big rims, the 18's are bad enough, had several bent ones and one cracked. ones. The guy that I use to fix bent ones say the aftermarkets are even worse, maybe weaker metal, but they just crack and sometimes in chunks so they can't be fixed. I would have preferred the 17's with the 45's. The more sidewall, the less likely to bend/crack a rim. With bigger rims and baloney skin tires, it's just a matter of time. Get a spare wheel if you go that route because eventually in a few years, you won't be able to find that aftermarket style after it's discontinued.

Nov 15, 2019 | 02:35 PM

kajtek1

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x2 MB never sold chromed rims.
If you ask for my personal taste, this Lorinser wheel is on top of my list and Lorinser does sell chrome. You can find the design in much cheaper replicas as well.
Tire profile is always a compromise.
Several times we had 2 MB on different profile tires and switching the car to higher profile always gives first impression of "fishtailing". But then once you hit the road on low profile - you start to feel each street cover in your butt.
Personal choice for sure.

Nov 15, 2019 | 03:08 PM

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Not sure if these would match your criteria, but I've dropped the price for these HRE's to 800 NOT including shipping. That's 800 per, and 500 for the Mandrus which is a cast wheel.
Hope I don't seem like a vulture lol,
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...11-e550v4.html