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Dec 18, 2004 | 08:36 PM

outtadaloop

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2004 W211 - 2004 MV Agusta SPR

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What do you guys think about these wheels for my 211? I really like the deep dish look.. and I'm on a budget (wife imposed)

Dec 18, 2004 | 09:01 PM

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Looks nice. How much are those going for?

Dec 18, 2004 | 09:18 PM

outtadaloop

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2004 W211 - 2004 MV Agusta SPR

18X7.5 - $170/wheel
18X8.5 - $217/wheel
18X9.5 - $229/wheel

Dec 19, 2004 | 02:46 PM

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nice looking wheel, but it looks ricey to me. I think it would be a better fit for a Honda or Nissan. You ought to look at the Brabus/AMG replicas, they are in the same price range.

Dec 19, 2004 | 04:27 PM

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Maybe for a Z, but not your E... keep it classy.

These are probably the cheapest 2 pc forged wheels you can get. But probably double what you're paying. But whats another grand when you threw down 60 already?

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Dec 19, 2004 | 05:16 PM

outtadaloop

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2004 W211 - 2004 MV Agusta SPR

I was seriously contemplating the brabus monoblock vi replicas but was just afraid of quality issues when it comes to buying them.

Dec 19, 2004 | 06:14 PM

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I really like the deep dish look too:

http://featuredfoods.com/a-store/graphics/GINO-01.jpg

But serially. I have to agree with the others who say that while the look may be fine for some cars, it's not right for a W211. Something with a little more gravitas would be in order.

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Dec 19, 2004 | 06:53 PM

topspin4hand

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Quote:

Originally Posted by outtadaloop

I was seriously contemplating the brabus monoblock vi replicas but was just afraid of quality issues when it comes to buying them.

I was also curious about the true non-$$$ difference b/w replicas and the authentic wheels. Is the composition any different etc. . .

I just found a "replica quality" thread in the Tire/Wheels forum:

https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...eplica+quality

Last edited by topspin4hand; Dec 19, 2004 at 11:01 PM.