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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 12:27 PM
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W215 CL wheels on my S500

A friend had a fresh set of 18inch W215 CL wheels and tires sitting around.
I got them and put them on my 04 S500.
Very pleased with the clean "factory" look, offset, and handling.
The offset is perfect. No rubbing and almost flush with the fender.
Before I usually drove in Sport 1 suspension setting now I find comfort is perfect for usual family driving.
What do you think?
Pic 1 is after, pic 2 is before.
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 01:22 PM
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These are great a good classic look.
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 02:17 PM
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Don't love the rivets, but I love the stock wheels even less, so good move
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Oliverk
Don't love the rivets, but I love the stock wheels even less, so good move
Thanks,
I actually like the "rivets". These are factory MB wheels and they give the wheels a little more sporty look.
I feel the wheels take the "old man's car" look away from the car.
It is hard to find a nice wheel that suits the car and retains that clean look.

I have always admired your wheels OliverK. What are they?
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 07:41 PM
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yeah, I have rivets on my mustang and don't like them on there, so it might just transfer.

I really like the rim style you used, I just like the non-rivet version better. Either way, an upgrade over stock to be sure.

I have the standard sport package rims. They are an AMG product, but I'm not sure of the style or number.
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Oliverk

I have the standard sport package rims. They are an AMG product, but I'm not sure of the style or number.
Really.
Maybe they are not so common in Japan.
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Bugzee Malone
Really.
Maybe they are not so common in Japan.
I Guess not, in US all cars with Sport Package comes equipped with 18" AMG's . Here is my car with The split spoke wheels . it Came equipped with the same wheels as Oliverk's but i changed it to the split spoke ones .

My car




Not my car but Identical wheels !!


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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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sweet!

I do like this color.
AMG has a smokey pewter color like this but a little darker.
Does anyone know the color's name?

sorry if it is off the topic
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Tectite Grey Same as my SL , or you could be talking about the actual Pewter
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 12:06 AM
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That color

I was watching American Chopper.
The guys were building a bike for AMG and were visiting for "inspiration". I'm not sure if it were in Germany or in the USA.
There was a smokey gray or pewter SL or SLK pictured as they were walking around. It was more a gray than a black.
It was SO nice. The nicest colored MB I have ever seen.
I have, since then, wanted to know what color it was.
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