Looking for pics with RS5 wheels
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Looking for pics with RS5 wheels
Anyone with a pic of a W211 with RS5 (authentic or replica) wheels like below (silver or chrome, any size)? What do people think of the idea of a set of 17 or 18" silver RS5's on a Black E320?
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Originally Posted by topspin4hand
Anyone with a pic of a W211 with RS5 (authentic or replica) wheels like below (silver or chrome, any size)? What do people think of the idea of a set of 17 or 18" silver RS5's on a Black E320?
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"If it don't work, Chrome it!"
"Chrome will not make you go any faster, but it might get you laid"
Your choice in the end!
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Originally Posted by ricky.agrawal
I second that. 18" should be the minimum for an aftermarket show rim.
C230, how many adjustments did your friend have to get with the 20's? I only know bits and pieces from MBWorld so I'd be relying on the dealer to do any necessary adjustments. I don't even know the ballpark figures for getting the wheels put on by the dealer. Thanks for your info, pics would be gravy.
I got the car in July, and I'm just trying to get my plans ready for the spring rebirth of the car. Nothing fancy just replacing the stock wheels and installing a CL style grill and flat hood ornament.
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Originally Posted by SAguirre
I like the style wheel a lot! However I would avoid Chrome. I am not a big fan of chrome wheels. However, you know what they say about Chrome:
"If it don't work, Chrome it!"
"Chrome will not make you go any faster, but it might get you laid"
Your choice in the end!
Steve
"If it don't work, Chrome it!"
"Chrome will not make you go any faster, but it might get you laid"
Your choice in the end!
Steve
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Originally Posted by topspin4hand
Chrome doesn't work for me either. Plus clean silver wheels turn just as many heads when driving thru the streets.
But this is a matter of taste and taste is subjective. The wheel design though, is great! Go for it! 
Also, Chrome wheels look nice until they start to weather with age. The Magnesium Chloride and other de-icers that they use on the roads here make it chip off and then they look very bad! Florida salt also made chrome chip. The chemicals get under the chrome layer somehow. On the other hand, if you just clean and wax normal rims, they last much longer (looking nice that is).
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Originally Posted by Electro-E
I really think buying anything less than 19 inch rims for a 4 door sedan as "big-looking" as the E is a bad decision.
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Originally Posted by topspin4hand
Chrome doesn't work for me either. Plus clean silver wheels turn just as many heads when driving thru the streets.
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Originally Posted by Electro-E
It's not just about turning heads. For example, I think chrome rims match black cars, especially E's, more than anything else.
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Originally Posted by Imperial C320
Go 18. I Wouldnt go 19 unless you want to start memorizing the potholes in your area.
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Originally Posted by topspin4hand
Anyone with a pic of a W211 with RS5 (authentic or replica) wheels like below (silver or chrome, any size)? What do people think of the idea of a set of 17 or 18" silver RS5's on a Black E320?
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Originally Posted by luxury1
What do you expect to pay for this rim? Where would you get it? Will it come in 18? I ask because I like it and might do the same...
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Originally Posted by topspin4hand
Found a pic of a W211 with RS5 type wheels ... the wheels kind of protrude outward a little which I don't like:
They sure look good to me!Steve A.
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Fortunately you found a pic before the purchase since they definitely do look different on. I found a basic five star on tirerack that I like (18") and it is really nicely priced ($199 each). It is the ASA ST3 Bright Silver Paint.
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Originally Posted by luxury1
Exactly!!!
OH and as far as chrome getting you laid...that might be right since most girls I know didnt like my anthricite wheels i put on grrr
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Originally Posted by YeeHaw
Exactly what...the 500 per Amg wheel is better?
Nobody said anything about the AMG wheel being better. I have no idea where you picked that up... What I said was exactly to the price and design similarity which is why I used the quote functionality.
