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I need some help deciding on wheels. I am looking at 3 options for my 2013 GL450. The first option are black AMG 21 inch wheels from a 2010 GL550.
The second option is 20 inch black AMG type aftermarket wheel (like this option because I can still use my new Pirelli tires I already have.
The third option is 21 inch aftermarket replica of the newest AMG black wheels.
Which would you put on? I can't decide. They are all about the same price and the 2010 wheels come with tires on them that have 70 percent left. All about 900. This is what they are going on.
Thanks for any opinions!!
Whatever you do - I strongly suggest not to buy replica aftermarket wheels. I did this mistake once and have learned my lesson. It was impossible to balance them correctly and my car was shaking like crazy after 65 mph. I actually bought my wheels at that time from your second pic's company.
Whatever you do - I strongly suggest not to buy replica aftermarket wheels. I did this mistake once and have learned my lesson. It was impossible to balance them correctly and my car was shaking like crazy after 65 mph. I actually bought my wheels at that time from your second pic's company.
Whatever you do - I strongly suggest not to buy replica aftermarket wheels. I did this mistake once and have learned my lesson. It was impossible to balance them correctly and my car was shaking like crazy after 65 mph. I actually bought my wheels at that time from your second pic's company.
Thank you so much for that info. I had never bought aftermarket before and was seriously considering. But, now I will just stick with oem. Thank you again
Yeah, I would stay away from replicas and in all honesty, the rims you have now look beautiful and fit the GL450 perfectly. I know the itch you're having - just find a new itch!
Or a 22" x10" wheel with a 45 or 50 offset. Have had these on my 07 and 13 GL450 and worked well with 285/40/22 tires. These wheels in black would look good!
Or a 22" x10" wheel with a 45 or 50 offset. Have had these on my 07 and 13 GL450 and worked well with 285/40/22 tires. These wheels in black would look good!
I think I will stay with 20 just to keep from having to buy new tires. Still looking for a good black set that will fit my 2013 GL450. I was going to get the 2010 GL550 set, but the offset wasn't right. The other options seem to be the replicas that get a bad rap for shaking. So maybe I will check out some 20 Mandrus or something like that. If anyone has a set of black oem or high quality 20-22 black AMG wheels, please let me know.
Thanks again.
Matt
I think I will stay with 20 just to keep from having to buy new tires. Still looking for a good black set that will fit my 2013 GL450. I was going to get the 2010 GL550 set, but the offset wasn't right. The other options seem to be the replicas that get a bad rap for shaking. So maybe I will check out some 20 Mandrus or something like that. If anyone has a set of black oem or high quality 20-22 black AMG wheels, please let me know.
Thanks again.
Matt
You can paint any rims in black. I got my 20" AMG rims from German Ebay. It's OEM rims, but somehow not available in US. Here is an example :
I went with the 20x10 OZ Super Dakr's in matte shiver graphite. I had my sights set on black too, but saw these and couldn't say no to the deal.
I'll see if I can find a pic. Just to give you a different option to look at it. I believe we have same color GL, steel gray, hard to tell?
Thanks for the pic, those look awesome. Do you have a pic of them on your GL by chance? Yes, mine is steel gray also. How do they ride? Have you noticed any difference between that wheel and oem?
Thanks again,
Matt
Just search the part # A1664012202 if you like this design.
That is the design I would want in black. Great idea to get and paint them. Would you just take to a body shop to be painted or I know some people do powder coating.
Thanks,
Matt
Thanks for the pic, those look awesome. Do you have a pic of them on your GL by chance? Yes, mine is steel gray also. How do they ride? Have you noticed any difference between that wheel and oem?
Thanks again,
Matt
Also interested to see this on your GL. I have the same color and interested on how they look like, also @mike - you're in bucks co, I'm near you, i might bump into your GL somewhere ....
Also interested to see this on your GL. I have the same color and interested on how they look like, also @mike - you're in bucks co, I'm near you, i might bump into your GL somewhere ....
I'm in Churchville/Richboro, I'll be on the look out,
04-11-2016, 07:47 AM
