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Old May 6, 2007 | 07:21 AM
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Black 22" Wheels on a GL

Okay, first off, let me say, I have never been a fan of black wheels and I am still not convinced they are the best choice on a car. So any negative comments won't really bother me. My rational for these wheels is that, I wanted to do something differant, especially for an SUV that blends so much and doesn't really have a unique look. My friends were calling me a rich soccer mom (let it be known, I am a guy ) secondly, I am probably one of the only people on the planet with a black wheel GL! a lot of people outside of the Mercedes world, don't even know the GL exists yet. With that being said, I am pleased to give my GL a more original look. The wheels are Avarus AV2 (by Savini) 22". They also come in chrome for the bling blingers out there. and silver for those who want to blend.

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Old May 6, 2007 | 09:21 AM
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I like the Savini's. Good choice!
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Old May 6, 2007 | 12:30 PM
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Normally, I'm not a fan of black wheels either, but it does look good on your GL. Nice choice
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Old May 6, 2007 | 03:27 PM
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Sweet ride, xecution. Did they have any other wheel styles in Black? Or was this the only style available?
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Old May 6, 2007 | 03:52 PM
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Sweet ride, xecution. Did they have any other wheel styles in Black? Or was this the only style available?
They also have the AV3, And I think they are better looking, Sort of a twin spoke five star like the AMG. unfortunately I had already ordered the AV2 when I found them. http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/avarus/avarus.jsp
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Thanks, xecution.
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Very nice. Has you on your Escalade the standard wheels?
Nice choice to trde the S600 for the SL55. Looks very hot.
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Very nice. Has you on your Escalade the standard wheels?
Nice choice to trde the S600 for the SL55. Looks very hot.
Yes, My Escalade has the Factory 22" Rims.
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