New to the forum...
#1
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Toronto
Posts: 160
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
11 GL350 BT | 11 E350 Estate
New to the forum...
Introducing myself....I currently own a 2011 GL350 BlueTec (black on black) after having had three X5's in the past. This is my first MB although the wifey is currently driving her third E class, a 2011 E350 wagon (looks really sexy....)
Anyway, I've always been modding my past X5's (22"wheels, exhausts, Dinan goodies) quite extensively and after having the GL for the last four months, the mod bugs are staring to bite. I have so far added AMG sports pedals, rear roof spoilers (not yet installed), LED lighting kit for the running boards, and Invision SL rear entertainment system. I can't wait to have these LED lights installed....they look awesome in pics but I have yet to see them in person. Apparently there are only 7 kits available in the entire USA (according to the dealer where I bought them from).
So I'm onto wheels now and I don't want to go too crazy with 22's with the two young kids in the back so I'm down to these two choices: They will be wrapped with stock 275/50/20 tires.
1. Vossen VVS-CV1 ... 20x8.5 front and rear with +40 offsets.
Finish is black with bright satin machined face. I really dig the concave
look.
![](http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/breytonX5/vossencv1a.jpg)
2. Niche Euro ... 20x8.5 with 40 offsets
Finish is also black with machined face.
![](http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/breytonX5/nicheEuro.jpg)
Let me know your opinion and I'm looking forward to joining this community. Pics will follow soon once I have the wheels on.
Anyway, I've always been modding my past X5's (22"wheels, exhausts, Dinan goodies) quite extensively and after having the GL for the last four months, the mod bugs are staring to bite. I have so far added AMG sports pedals, rear roof spoilers (not yet installed), LED lighting kit for the running boards, and Invision SL rear entertainment system. I can't wait to have these LED lights installed....they look awesome in pics but I have yet to see them in person. Apparently there are only 7 kits available in the entire USA (according to the dealer where I bought them from).
So I'm onto wheels now and I don't want to go too crazy with 22's with the two young kids in the back so I'm down to these two choices: They will be wrapped with stock 275/50/20 tires.
1. Vossen VVS-CV1 ... 20x8.5 front and rear with +40 offsets.
Finish is black with bright satin machined face. I really dig the concave
look.
![](http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/breytonX5/vossencv1a.jpg)
2. Niche Euro ... 20x8.5 with 40 offsets
Finish is also black with machined face.
![](http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/breytonX5/nicheEuro.jpg)
Let me know your opinion and I'm looking forward to joining this community. Pics will follow soon once I have the wheels on.
#3
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 362
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2008 GL 320 CDI Black/Black
#5
Super Member
I'd say Vossen. Everyone and their dog has five-spokes on their GL. I also like the bigger polished lip, it will look great on the black car.
#6
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Toronto
Posts: 160
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
11 GL350 BT | 11 E350 Estate
Thanks for the inputs and advice, guys. I agree both look great and the 5-spoke Niche wheels are nice and clean but like Brocktoon said, everyone and their relatives have the same look. I'm leaning towards the multispoked Vossen although it's considerably more expensive than the Niche.