Finally...The Wheels!

Jan 27, 2011 | 07:08 PM

piper

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Finally...The Wheels!

AMG Replicas 20x8.5 & 9.5. + 40 front & + 45 rear. The offset is perfect and probably couldn't have gotten away with much more with the H&R springs.

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Jan 27, 2011 | 07:48 PM

bobbert9449

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2010 E350 4-Matic

Very nice piper!

Jan 27, 2011 | 07:48 PM

fromthebeginnin

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Black W212 E550

They look great!!

PS can you measure the height from top of rim to fender for us?

Jan 27, 2011 | 08:34 PM

piper

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Originally Posted by fromthebeginnin

They look great!!

PS can you measure the height from top of rim to fender for us?

Mine is measuring 2 ticks under 3" all the way around with one spring booster in the front. Not sure how much, if any, the spring booster is doing for height adjustment in the front. I measured just at rim edge to edge of fender. Hope that helps.

Jan 27, 2011 | 08:41 PM

omgitselaine

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Lexus IS 350 F Sport

Luuv the wheels !! Suuch a sexy ride

Jan 27, 2011 | 08:43 PM

E55Dimon

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E63S

good stuff.

Jan 27, 2011 | 09:40 PM

K-A

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Looks sick! Love that first pic, the paint almost looks matte for some reason (my paint had that same look when I first bought it, before I applied wax).

The rims are about an inch too big for my personal tastes, but great look anyway, and IMO the AMG wheels are an ideal look.

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Jan 27, 2011 | 10:08 PM

DefKhan1

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forgive a noob, but where did you get the white front fender turn signal covers?

Jan 27, 2011 | 10:19 PM

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Very Nice dude. I love the drop too.

Jan 27, 2011 | 10:22 PM

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DHI

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'10 ML550, 996 G T 3

Well done Piper !!
Nice fit!
Thank you for posting the offsets. Close fit you say, but is there any rubbing?
Good mid winter inspiration.

What vendor?

Jan 27, 2011 | 10:37 PM

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EmE247

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Current: 2011 W212 Previous: 2008 W211 2006 550 2001 Rover 1997 W210

Looks great.

Jan 27, 2011 | 11:19 PM

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park423

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looks good!

Jan 27, 2011 | 11:31 PM

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forgive a noob, but where did you get the white front fender turn signal covers?

Clear side markers came from random Ebay seller for $50.

Jan 27, 2011 | 11:38 PM

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Well done Piper !!
Nice fit!
Thank you for posting the offsets. Close fit you say, but is there any rubbing?
Good mid winter inspiration.

What vendor?

Thanks to all for the kind compliments!

I was very nervous that the +40 front was going to rub, but all is good with a 245/30 front and 275/30 rear. I've got plenty of clearance, but quite sure anything more aggressive, or a taller front tire might have problems.

I picked these up from an Ebay vendor for $800 NIB. If interested in the same guy I dealt with, PM me and I will give you his contact info. He has them in chrome, machined/gun metal and machined/silver like mine.

Jan 28, 2011 | 12:18 AM

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z28style23

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2011 Mercedes E 350 Sport

very clean look. love it.

those r the S class rims right?

can you send me the guys info. like to check it out.

thx

Jan 28, 2011 | 01:43 AM

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DefKhan1

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Quote:

Originally Posted by piper

Clear side markers came from random Ebay seller for $50.

your car looks great... how hard are those to change out?

Jan 28, 2011 | 01:54 AM

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e63 2010 W212

Yes, good choice!

I'm curious, do you notice a dramatic lose of torque and HP? :-)

Jan 28, 2011 | 06:18 AM

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clmulli

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Sweet!

Jan 28, 2011 | 07:08 AM

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lyjw88

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that looks perfect!!
but may I ask why you went with 275/30 instead of 285/25 in the rear?

Jan 28, 2011 | 08:13 AM

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mikephotos

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2021 GLE53 AMG SUV

Looks great, Piper. Can you post a dead side on photo, just trying to get a better idea of the look of the 20's. I'm considering similar 19's as one option.

Jan 28, 2011 | 10:15 AM

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Johnny Mo

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Wheels

Very Nice!

Jan 28, 2011 | 10:33 AM

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dubs

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w212

I was going to put ml63 rep on my white E. After I saw you car, I changed my mind to these rims. It's perfect. Can you tell me what are you tires size?

Jan 28, 2011 | 10:57 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DefKhan1

your car looks great... how hard are those to change out?

Thank you! The side markers were very easy and only takes about 10 minutes. Search side markers in this forum and you will find the simple step by step DIY.