some help with amg rims (21 inch, replica, 2016 g500)

Jan 28, 2021 | 05:01 PM

vagonu

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some help with amg rims (21 inch, replica, 2016 g500)

Hi guys! Just arrived here as I recently acquired a 2017 G-Class G500, German Edition, coming in from a Range Rover Sport, sick and tired of engine problems...

For my G-Class I am looking for AMG Twin 5 Spoke Rims Model, on 21 inch (r21). Ideally Replicas that are good quality.

here is the model: http://www.mercedeswheel.style/WheelDetails?id=227

My personal opinion is that 20 inch is too small for the size of the G Class, and 22 have to little tyre sidewall. And I would prefer to keep the original look.
As far as I know, there are no original ones of this model on 21s.

Any recommendations?

Jan 29, 2021 | 05:59 AM

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Welcome. The only 21" factory rims that I am aware of are for the G65. They look like the ones in this pic.

Jan 29, 2021 | 12:38 PM

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Why replicas? Why not the real thing? A G deserves to remain authentic.

Jan 29, 2021 | 05:26 PM

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Here is one on 22s. If you upsize the tires it should have a good tirewall-to-wheel size ratio and not look like an escalade

Jan 31, 2021 | 03:33 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by The Butcher

Welcome. The only 21" factory rims that I am aware of are for the G65. They look like the ones in this pic.

Thanks for that! I know them from my research and they look great, but I insist for the 5 double spoke model which I personally prefer. Also A nice contrast having metal gray rims on a black coloured G should be exactly what I am looking for.

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Originally Posted by places

Why replicas? Why not the real thing? A G deserves to remain authentic.

Very good question and I totally agree that a G deservers to remain authenitc. I'm looking for replicas because I'm doing some soft offroad trails, one of which leads to a project I'm building in the mountains, and I will inevitably scrape them. I will have these wheels on both highway and offroad soft trails so it's just a matter of cost.

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Originally Posted by z168

Here is one on 22s. If you upsize the tires it should have a good tirewall-to-wheel size ratio and not look like an escalade

I must say they look really good in the picture. I'm wondering if upsizing tires will not lead to direct contact with the inside of the wheel arch when you are on an offroad trail and the suspension travels to the maximum point on that wheel. Of course I'm not talking about hardcore offroad, cause that will require extensive modifications but still.
In the picture they look really cool.

I have found this wheels/rims seller that says they sell 5 double spoke 21 inch replica, 10j, 130 PCD and 84,1 wheel hub which seems are the corect specs for G class.

They say will provide invoice and warranty. Thinking about buying from him.

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Feb 1, 2021 | 10:16 AM

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Makes sense that you would want different wheels if you go off roading but why would they need to be fake anything? Just get a lesser expensive wheel, doesn't need to be AMG especially if you are going off road, right? Compromised quality when off-roading is not ideal. Sorry for the rant but I can't stand when people put fake AMG badging on their vehicles. Pay to play.

Feb 1, 2021 | 06:24 PM

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I really understand where you're coming from and looking at your impressive history with cars from your sig, I would definitely feel the same way. will come back with pictures as soon as I will decide, buy and install. Thanks for your replies