Merry Christmas to my new E550...Thanks UPWheels
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Merry Christmas to my new E550...Thanks UPWheels
I still have to get links to lower her and I have already started modding her and will post a build thread soon.
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2015 GL550 4matic
Nice. They are Gunmetal gray in color right? I've been looking at a lot of wheels, so far I like a few Niche models for the price range I'm comfortable with. These look sort of like the Niche Essen I was checking out. Good to have a pic with them on a silver car too. I'm trying to decide between gunmetal or silver painted or machine faced finishes. I'm sticking with 19's. Do you find the ride considerably more harsh with the 19's vs. stock 18's?
I think my favorite at the moment is the Niche Surge in Gunmetal finish. They look very close to the Vossen CVT directional spoke wheels that seems to be popular here, but about half the price.
Also, what is the width and offset on this set, and can we get a side profile picture?
I think my favorite at the moment is the Niche Surge in Gunmetal finish. They look very close to the Vossen CVT directional spoke wheels that seems to be popular here, but about half the price.
Also, what is the width and offset on this set, and can we get a side profile picture?
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2015 E63 - Current, 2012 E550 - Current, 2019 Audi Q7 3.0T - current
Nice. They are Gunmetal gray in color right? I've been looking at a lot of wheels, so far I like a few Niche models for the price range I'm comfortable with. These look sort of like the Niche Essen I was checking out. Good to have a pic with them on a silver car too. I'm trying to decide between gunmetal or silver painted or machine faced finishes. I'm sticking with 19's. Do you find the ride considerably more harsh with the 19's vs. stock 18's?
I think my favorite at the moment is the Niche Surge in Gunmetal finish. They look very close to the Vossen CVT directional spoke wheels that seems to be popular here, but about half the price.
Also, what is the width and offset on this set, and can we get a side profile picture?
I think my favorite at the moment is the Niche Surge in Gunmetal finish. They look very close to the Vossen CVT directional spoke wheels that seems to be popular here, but about half the price.
Also, what is the width and offset on this set, and can we get a side profile picture?
The car rides just a tad bit harsher than on the 18's but not too bad here in LA we have somewhat decent rodes. It actually rides nicer than my 211 did on 19's. I seriously think you should check these guys out and for the price point I think you will be extremely happy. I was looking at the Niche Surge, Misano, Invert and Essens as well. I have to say that these won out by far looks wise and I love the concavity that these have in both front and back. Price wise these Upwheels are in such a great price point I had to do it and they took great care of me. I will take some more pics for you when I get a chance.
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W212 E550 4M P2
Congrats on your sweet new wheels especially with what look to be significantly bigger front brake rotors. I see you went with a staggered set-up over a non-square for your E550, which I think is a 4Matic...
Your Iridium Merc looks great without the chrome trim on the lower doors. Did you debadge the trunk, too?! The cleaner look is growing on me.
Your Iridium Merc looks great without the chrome trim on the lower doors. Did you debadge the trunk, too?! The cleaner look is growing on me.
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2015 E63 - Current, 2012 E550 - Current, 2019 Audi Q7 3.0T - current
Congrats on your sweet new wheels especially with what look to be significantly bigger front brake rotors. I see you went with a staggered set-up over a non-square for your E550, which I think is a 4Matic...
Your Iridium Merc looks great without the chrome trim on the lower doors. Did you debadge the trunk, too?! The cleaner look is growing on me.
Your Iridium Merc looks great without the chrome trim on the lower doors. Did you debadge the trunk, too?! The cleaner look is growing on me.
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cant wait to see your car lowered. great choice of wheel design mate, reminds me of the OE E63 wheels.
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I'm a little confused on offsets. All the wheels I'm looking at are 9.5 or 10 inches wide, and have offset of 40-45. The calculator I'm using shows this will stick out over 1.25 inches more than the stock wheels. I think that's a lot, and maybe too far? I found that Niche offers wheels that are 19x10 with 55 offset. This would be about half the increase, only 17mm farther out, but the back-spacing is 32mm or about 1.25" less, which might require some measurement to see if that's a problem.
What do you guys have, or thoughts about the 19x10 with 55 offset on the rear? I've seen some side profile pics with 19x9.5 and 45 offset, and they look just about perfect, but a 10" width and only 40 offset seems to much. That is the only other offering in the Niche Surge wheels I'm looking at.
This Ebay listing shows W212 with the same wheels in 20x10 and 50 offset, I think they still look too far out, so maybe 10" with 55 offset is perfect?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231786072705?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
What do you guys have, or thoughts about the 19x10 with 55 offset on the rear? I've seen some side profile pics with 19x9.5 and 45 offset, and they look just about perfect, but a 10" width and only 40 offset seems to much. That is the only other offering in the Niche Surge wheels I'm looking at.
This Ebay listing shows W212 with the same wheels in 20x10 and 50 offset, I think they still look too far out, so maybe 10" with 55 offset is perfect?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231786072705?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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2015 GL550 4matic
The other option would be to stick with 19x8.5 +42 on all 4. That would probably be cheaper on tires up front, and in the long run, by allowing rotation front/back. I could possibly get a small spacer in the rear for a more aggressive stance.
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2010 E550 P2 w/AMG Sport Package + Pano, 2015 Nissan Pathfinder
