ESIX3POWER

I havnt seen anough photos of a white 212 with aftermarket wheels.
I have a budget of about $4,000 to spend. Can any one recommend some wheels that you feel would fit the exterior styling of the 212. I would hate to make a purchase and see something a few weeks later that would prb have looked better. HREs are damn expensive, over 7 grand with out tires ? Insane pricing. Can you even get decent wheels for about 4,000-4500 these days ? Gotta be forged. Thanks!

AMGfan

Consider CCW's...single piece forged, quality construction, and fairly priced. You can get a set of 19's for right around $3K and a set of 20's a bit over $3K. With a set of tires, you should be below your $4K budget.

http://www.ccwheel.com/files/wheelprofiles.php

tbone

Do you like mine?

https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...8-5-20x10.html

ESIX3POWER

Thanks for the info, Some nice looking wheels on the site, will browse around.

ESIX3POWER

Yeah the wheels are def hot! but i wasnt really looking for 20s. Im looking more into 19s. Not a bad price, wonder if they would even fit on a 212.

tbone

The wheels will bolt on, but I'm not sure if the offsets are the same. That's something you'd have to check out. Shoot me a PM if you change your mind. My new wheels don't come in for a couple weeks anyway.

stickygreen

With a $4k+ budget, I'd take a good look at Fikse wheels. Very high quality, 3-piece, and not overstyled like most aftermarket "luxury" wheels out there.

But...the wheels I would choose to install on a w212 (if I had one) would be the staggered Fuchs forged 18" S600/CL600 factory wheels (same wheels, except CL version has gray machined line down each fat spoke). They are 18x8.5 & 18.9.5, both with a 43mm offset. I really like the wheels on my w210, and I think the "chiseled" look would work very well on a w212. Was thinking of installing them on our w211, but don't think they would work well with the rounded shape of the car.

Here's a few pics of the s600 wheels on my dirty w210:

DHI

Have you tried playing around the Tire Rack site to get a feel for wheel type?
See here---> http://tinyurl.com/ygfgpst

Let us know what ends up ringing your bell !

By experience... if you like the CCW's, they are an excellent wheel and value. Custom made in the USA with excellent service.

DHI

Brabus wheels

DHI

DHI

I find this style wheel to very appropriate for the new E class

ESIX3POWER

Those wheels look very sharp with the black exterior. I was checking out the CCW Wheels. Which do you guys like ?

CCW Wheesl







MHT Wheels



Thank you all for your feed back and comments!

ESIX3POWER

I love the W210, A good friend of mine has a 2002 E430 and the car still impresses, its drives great and amazingly the seats still look brand new. And if I had to compare the seats in my 2010 E550 to the 2002 E430, On a positioning and comfort level the 430 wins hands down. Have to be honest.

AMGfan

I have had the SP16a's on my SL65 and loved them...so I am biased.

ESIX3POWER

Wow i didnt even realize your wheels were the CCR SP16a. I cant even put into words how HOT your car is X 1000
I like those wheels very much, what do you think would be the best finish for my white 550 ? Brushed with chrome lip ?

Also, on a straight line which is the faster car ? E55 or the SL ?

AMGfan

Thanks for the kind words...on white I'd like either:

1. gunmetal (I like the contrast)
2. polished (looks great with a white)
3. brushed with chrome lip (nice...but chrome is always harder to maintain..i.e. chips)

Below are pics of my E55 (with CCW SP18's) before I had them painted gloss black and the rest of the car murdered:





PS...The E55 modded as it is could hang with the SL65 stock but now that the SL65 is "slightly" modded...no contest...SL65 FTW.

ESIX3POWER

AMGFan,

what size are the wheels on the E,SL? Thx
I'm thinking 19,s for my car

tbone

I think 20's would look better

AMGfan

On the E, I went with 19's as a compromise between aesthetics and ride. On the SL, I went with 19"F and 20'sR. Both cars are lowered via Kleeman Lowering modules.

Good luck...PM me if you need any more info...

DHI

HRE's in 20 inch.

ESIX3POWER

That looks sick! Is that your car?

Those HREs with tires would prb run about $ 7,500. Alitte off my budget. I'll keep shopping around. So far i really like the CCW wheels.

DHI

This is not my car. I ran across these pics of a white w212 with wheels and fetched them for you. People on 6speedonline forum are not giving this car/wheel combination a lot of lovin' though.

AMGfan

I think it is a great look...sporty but refined. You can get a similar look with the CCW SP16a's for a lot less though without sacrificing quality...IMO.

RNBRAD

Why's that? I think it looks good!! Some people are just totally against putting 20's on an E class. Not sure their thinking on that one.