rmfnla

Sounds like you're getting closer to middle age than you might care to admit...

Loving the new ride; so's the wife and child (dog).


My wife likes it but our G37 coupe suites her more; she only takes the GLK if she wants to take the dog somewhere (the dog doesn't do well in the G37).

This is fine with me; the GLK suites me perfectly.

Do you have a GLK or a GL? I see your wife has an ML; a 2-SUV family?

ml3504me

Miles which GLK do you like the best? I would say the Black one in my eyes with Brabus gear.

ml3504me

I recently sold my SRT8 that I had for years and sunk a lot of dough into. She drives the ML350 and I am in the process of finding something that suits me. I have another work vehicle so its not a rush. I am thinking of a 06 S or possibly a CL. Maybe even an E55 I am just torn.

rmfnla

Thanks for the additional 411. I like UrbanDictionary.com; guess I was being lazy here.

Being PC, however, has never been an issue for me.

MilesBFree

I dig that one for a blacked-out look. The wheels may not be black (maybe a very dark grey?) . From certain angles I am convinced they are dark grey, then I see it from others and they look black.

I read one article that was headlined something like "even at 211 MPH it can't outrun ugly" in reference to the Brabus GLK. I would strongly disagree with that statement.

In terms of trying to duplicate that look, the Brabus had a lot of other work done that is going to make it look different from more stock GLKs. e.g.- the suspension is definitely non-stock and looks like it lowers it significantly. Stick the same wheels on your, de-chrome, and it still won't look like the Brabus one. Just something to keep in mind to set expectations. Your will look pretty sweet; it just won't look exactly like that. But it is a good target to shoot for. And damn, would that thing get some groceries!

The Lorinser body kit looks fairly nice too, and some pics I have seen have of their cars show some interesting split-spoke wheels I hadn't seen before. The ones on the red car look to have a polished lip? Check these out:

MilesBFree

I think the black wheels and mostly de-chromed look works on the red one.

I could live without the fake rear brake duct.

ml3504me

those lorinsers are redonculously expensive black wheels almost hide. If I am spending tht coin on wheels I want to be able to see them in all lights.

rmfnla

211 mph?!

Be still my beating heart!

MilesBFree

Yeah, that is why for my taste black wheels need some polished or painted details to accentuate the black so they just don't disappear. e.g.- a polished lip, which would have really helped out the ones I had on the '7.

But if you have too much polished detail, then the wheel essentially becomes a silver wheel with black accents, and the black then tends to disappear making it look like a silver wheel. So the trick is finding one that is mostly black and with some detail.

Here are some examples of ones that are at least somewhat black with polished accents I didn't look for GLK fit or style match):





















Some of those tend to be more of an overall polished wheel with black accents, though.

Knightmd

Hey dynomite05......do you know where i can get those brabus rims you posted. They look hot. Thanks in advance.

Knightmd

Hi...do you know where i can get those rims, thanks.

ml3504me

There are like 20 pics of wheels LOL which ones?



Here I believe are the Brabus ones.

http://www.emercedesbenz.com/autos/m...aybach-models/

Knightmd

Thanks again.

rmfnla

Here'a a gret shot I found on eBay; chrome on the front, OEM grey on the rear.

You may not be a chrome fan but you have to admit, it does stand out.

MilesBFree

My GLK came with those wheels (grey/silver) but we also ordered the optional split-spoke ones. I sold the original ones on eBay.

I checked prices there to get an idea of what to ask for mine, and saw a couple of places that were selling chromed versions as in the pic you posted. I forget the exact price they were asking, but it looked like one place was selling brand new wheels that had been chromed, so the price was for the new wheels (like $650 each) plus another $1,000 or so for the chroming / PVD. So not cheap.

Another place was selling the same chromed/PVDed wheels, but were basically doing a swap or core charge for theirs (meaning they were used).

Another consideration: the GLK is pretty angular, so wheels in an angular style would go well. Ones that are more curved may also work, but those options would probably be less common.

rmfnla

There's a chrome shop in Orange County that will chrome my wheels for $650 (+ $90 for tire R&R) and they give a 5-year warranty.

My MB dealership said they would match that price; since they are about 2 miles from my home I can't pass that up.

ml3504me

Thats cool, plus if you want to change later you can always sell them pretty easily and get something else.

rmfnla

I think so, too.

I also like the idea of keeping OEM wheels; no hassles about fit or quality.

iheartmybenz

I have a black GLK350 and I'm leading towards a mix of black and chrome wheels, like the picture I attached. Any thoughts?

Also, does anyone know if there are ANY Konig wheels that fit the GLK?

MilesBFree

I don't know of any off the top of my head, but have you tried the TireRack's web site? They have a nice fitment / selector on their site.

ml3504me

I am not trying to be an a$$ but really? Konig wheels? When I was 17 I put Konig wheels on my Honda Accord because they were cheap.

You have a $40K plus Benz, please don't get Konig wheels even if they do fit.

That would be like ordering Spaghetti Os and Meatballs with your $45 Bone In filet mignon from Maestros Steakhouse. Not cool.

rmfnla

Huh; I've heard of Konig wheels but I have no experience with them so I didn't know they are cheapies.

I love the stuff I learn on this forum!