Wheel Thread
#76
Senior Member
Thanks Diesel #2 for that. SO I went ahead and found this on another forum after a quick google search. Really good explanation and video of rotary/flow forming wheels
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=121777
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=121777
#82
Super Member
Can't the offset won't work with the LM's beyond 19x9. Offset for 19x9 is 42 whereas the 19x9.5 is 32 which is way to wide. I use 255x35x19 front and 285x30x19 rears, which is plenty wide for my purposes. Although my tires are staggered, they are within .02 diameter of each other which is fine for a 4matic
#84
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#88
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I'm looking to buy new wheels , 18x8.5 245/40/18 all around since I have a 4MATIC. I
The wheels I am buying have a choice of 35 or 45 offset. Which offset will work? I would think 45 since the OEM wheels for my car have 48 offset. Will 35 all around also work?
The wheels I am buying have a choice of 35 or 45 offset. Which offset will work? I would think 45 since the OEM wheels for my car have 48 offset. Will 35 all around also work?
#89
Former Vendor of MBWorld
Is that what the HRE rep told you BBB ? Lol just kidding. The process is actually totally different and wheels are stronger and lightweight than cast wheels.
A cast would mean you take a mold and pour molten metal into it, in rotary forged they take maybe a 6 inch piece of super strong material and spin it under heat to form the design they want. Very different process than casting like Vossens or replica AMGs
A cast would mean you take a mold and pour molten metal into it, in rotary forged they take maybe a 6 inch piece of super strong material and spin it under heat to form the design they want. Very different process than casting like Vossens or replica AMGs
One correction, Vossen does make flow-formed wheels (VFS-1/2/4/5/6/10) which has been renamed a bunch of different things (rotary forged etc). The process does make a better wheel and it is not as simple as cast.
Also our entry level line is low pressure cast which is better made than just a cast wheel.
#92
Former Vendor of MBWorld
Direct Link- http://vossen3d.com/?scene_Mercedes_...AMG_Sedan_2014
You can also configure your E-class at www.vossen3d.com. There are over 35 Vossen Wheel choices and over 150 cars to choose from!!
You can also configure your E-class at www.vossen3d.com. There are over 35 Vossen Wheel choices and over 150 cars to choose from!!
#93
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2010 E550 P2 w/AMG Sport Package + Pano, 2015 Nissan Pathfinder
My car is the shop and finally deciding what rims to put on today. Heading over there as soon as I get off. I'm stuck between these two (Hopefully my shop has no issue getting either 1 of these)
#94
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BBS are very cheap wheels. I would go wirh the 2nd decision just based on that. What brand is the 2nd one ?
#95
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Went a different route considering this is my wifes car and its probably going to get curbed didn't want to do the BBS
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2010 E550 P2 w/AMG Sport Package + Pano, 2015 Nissan Pathfinder
The are only 600 a wheel but they are out of stock everywhere we've tried and on back order. So I'm leaning towards BBS CH Black or BBS CH-R Black w/ Polished Lip.
The BBS pictured above is BBS XA and are the cheapest of all the options I'm leaning towards. My insurance is pretty much paying for whatever one I get so I'm staying within the parameters they've provided which is 3k for the set. I honestly would not even want to spend that much if it was my own money.
#97
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Enkei Racing Series.
The are only 600 a wheel but they are out of stock everywhere we've tried and on back order. So I'm leaning towards BBS CH Black or BBS CH-R Black w/ Polished Lip.
The BBS pictured above is BBS XA and are the cheapest of all the options I'm leaning towards. My insurance is pretty much paying for whatever one I get so I'm staying within the parameters they've provided which is 3k for the set. I honestly would not even want to spend that much if it was my own money.
The are only 600 a wheel but they are out of stock everywhere we've tried and on back order. So I'm leaning towards BBS CH Black or BBS CH-R Black w/ Polished Lip.
The BBS pictured above is BBS XA and are the cheapest of all the options I'm leaning towards. My insurance is pretty much paying for whatever one I get so I'm staying within the parameters they've provided which is 3k for the set. I honestly would not even want to spend that much if it was my own money.
Whatever you do [as your cyber friend lol] please do not get those hideous BBS, especially in 18s. It will make your gorgeous w212 look inadequate. Also, If you want 18s, i would highly recommend that you search more towards silver or titanium finishes.
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#100
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You're very welcome. Glad to see a fellow member (and a cool guy) enjoying the springs. The car looks dope now. Some spacers up front and your all set
Let me know if you need some help with wheels / tires / spacers or what not, ill refer you to my friends shop in Hollywood. Just call me before you go and ill make sure you get a nice price.
Let me know if you need some help with wheels / tires / spacers or what not, ill refer you to my friends shop in Hollywood. Just call me before you go and ill make sure you get a nice price.