GL 550 21" CHROME Wheels
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GL 550 21" CHROME Wheels
I know Chicky said that you "upgrade" the 550's wheels to chrome (anywhere from $1600-$2500) at the dealer. Hopefully we'll soon see pics!
I know they have 20" Chrome wheels for the 450 but has anyone else seen the 21's for the 550 in chrome? Any links you can provide? Someone else posted in another thread a group out in LA that can "chrome" any wheel with a special copper/nickel/chrome process for like $175 per wheel.
I was more interested in whether anyone has seen MB issued chrome 21's.....or chrome 21's that fit the 550's specs and that can be "badged" with the "star".
I know they have 20" Chrome wheels for the 450 but has anyone else seen the 21's for the 550 in chrome? Any links you can provide? Someone else posted in another thread a group out in LA that can "chrome" any wheel with a special copper/nickel/chrome process for like $175 per wheel.
I was more interested in whether anyone has seen MB issued chrome 21's.....or chrome 21's that fit the 550's specs and that can be "badged" with the "star".
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I spoke with the service dept yesterday and what they are going to do for me is chrome the stock 21" wheels that came on the vehicle.
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I am also considering a set of aftermarket 22" asantis. It would require new tires (obviously) and about $7,000.
Saw a dark green 450 yesterday with the MB wheels chromed...I should have chased him down and asked where he got them!
I am a huge fan of shiney wheels, always have been.
Saw a dark green 450 yesterday with the MB wheels chromed...I should have chased him down and asked where he got them!
I am a huge fan of shiney wheels, always have been.
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I am also considering a set of aftermarket 22" asantis. It would require new tires (obviously) and about $7,000.
Saw a dark green 450 yesterday with the MB wheels chromed...I should have chased him down and asked where he got them!
I am a huge fan of shiney wheels, always have been.
Saw a dark green 450 yesterday with the MB wheels chromed...I should have chased him down and asked where he got them!
I am a huge fan of shiney wheels, always have been.
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wheels $700.00
caps 100.00
mount 100.00
sensors 100.00
barrel prep 300.00
LA tax 74.25
total 1374.25
I opted to have the inside polished and preped for full chrome. The wheels are so large and exposed I wanted the entire wheel shiny.
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Speaking of shiny, has anyone found a good product to remove the brake dust and other dirt from the rims and keep it off for a decent interval. I have used various brands from the local auto parts store. They all seem to work pretty well on removal, but the wheels (especially front of course) are dirty in a few days. And this is without any rain on the roads; in Raleigh, we will all soon be planting cactus.
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They are chroming my own wheels. I am driving on 18" loaners.
wheels $700.00
caps 100.00
mount 100.00
sensors 100.00
barrel prep 300.00
LA tax 74.25
total 1374.25
I opted to have the inside polished and preped for full chrome. The wheels are so large and exposed I wanted the entire wheel shiny.
wheels $700.00
caps 100.00
mount 100.00
sensors 100.00
barrel prep 300.00
LA tax 74.25
total 1374.25
I opted to have the inside polished and preped for full chrome. The wheels are so large and exposed I wanted the entire wheel shiny.
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Don't get concerned...I like a black car with chromes but I don't think you can really improve on the AMG wheel on the 550. If the pics blew me off the road then I may consider it but really not much chance of that.
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I always say that if you want the car to stop (which brakes are made for) then stay with the "dust" produced by the MB pads. If MB does anything well it is knowing how to stop 2 1/2 tons of car in the shortest distance possible. To save a little dust and risk reducing your stopping distance is not worth a guess on replacement of the brake pads.
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