Wheel decision

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Oct 4, 2007 | 08:34 AM
  #1  
OK, I am on the fence about a new set of wheels for my S550. I can easily obtain a set of S65 20'' wheels with tires but I do not have an AMG package on my car so I dont think they look "right". I have also been burnign up the phonel ines with wheelautohaus, Derrick at D2, and wheelexperts. So far I have only really been drawn to a set of automonde cinq 22's that have brushed face, chrome lip and black accents:



I am not wanting my car to look too blinged out but also like the custom look. My other choices are Vellano VSH's or Modulare M4's but both have to be ordered and will take 4-5 weeks. Gimme some input. Will thses look classy and custom or just hokey???
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Oct 4, 2007 | 09:43 AM
  #2  
I don't like the automonde cinq you posted. The finish on it doesn't scream deep and expensive like mine do. The chrome looks cheap and hokey for some reason. I think the M4 is too much for an S and that 5 spoke VSH is over purchased. I like that 10 spoke VSO from Vellano that a few of the members here have. Classy and stylish.... perfect for an S IMO.

Also 4-5 weeks seems pretty long. I purchased two sets of high quality custom made 3pc forged rims for two of my cars and received them within 3 weeks.
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Oct 4, 2007 | 09:49 AM
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Quote: I don't like the automonde cinq you posted. The finish on it doesn't scream deep and expensive like mine do. The chrome looks cheap and hokey for some reason. I think the M4 is too much for an S and that 5 spoke VSH is over purchased. I like that 10 spoke VSO from Vellano that a few of the members here have. Classy and stylish.... perfect for an S IMO.

Also 4-5 weeks seems pretty long. I purchased two sets of high quality custom made 3pc forged rims for two of my cars and received them within 3 weeks.
Post a pic of your S.....
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Oct 4, 2007 | 10:01 AM
  #4  
Will do this weekend. I will post pics of both sets.
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Oct 4, 2007 | 05:08 PM
  #5  
i think those look pretty good, depending on what color ur S is
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Oct 4, 2007 | 05:31 PM
  #6  
Quote: i think those look pretty good, depending on what color ur S is
Black
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Oct 4, 2007 | 05:50 PM
  #7  
This is what I was talking about with the 10 spoke!!!
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Oct 4, 2007 | 06:01 PM
  #8  
what boykit is this? any more pics? love to see the rear bumper as well,reall ylooks like an alternative to the amg or Lorinser style...any more info somebody pleasE? id appreciate it a lot

thx
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Oct 4, 2007 | 06:34 PM
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Quote: This is what I was talking about with the 10 spoke!!!
I would buy those. What kind is that??
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Oct 4, 2007 | 08:11 PM
  #10  
those are vellano, check your pm, i sent these pics

optional black face





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Oct 4, 2007 | 08:21 PM
  #11  
Black faced is tight. PM me the $$ for ready to mount setups
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Oct 4, 2007 | 08:50 PM
  #12  
I really like these wheels..

I think some company called "& Swiss" makes them I don't really know. They are called "SW-1" More info and pics at modularsociety.com/

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oh yeah and the HRE 943R wheels are pretty nice.






found those pictures of the 943R here on MBWorld.
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Oct 5, 2007 | 08:39 AM
  #13  
black face simply Awesome if you ask me!!!

now doesnt anyone know any info regarding the bodykit i asked for?

thx
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Oct 5, 2007 | 09:58 AM
  #14  
Quote: those are vellano, check your pm, i sent these pics

optional black face





what kind of kit is that on that silver 1??
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Oct 5, 2007 | 02:30 PM
  #15  
Quote: what kind of kit is that on that silver 1??
Lorinser.




Would you like rice with that?
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Oct 5, 2007 | 02:46 PM
  #16  
Quote: Lorinser.




Would you like rice with that?

rice? what are you saying? anyways. where can i find 1?
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Oct 5, 2007 | 02:49 PM
  #17  
can you put 22's on these?? with a smooth ride?
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Oct 5, 2007 | 02:53 PM
  #18  
Quote: rice? what are you saying? anyways. where can i find 1?
It looks ricey to me.
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Oct 5, 2007 | 02:54 PM
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Quote: can you put 22's on these?? with a smooth ride?
I have 21's and the ride is fine. Not sure about 22's...
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Oct 5, 2007 | 03:17 PM
  #20  
Quote: It looks ricey to me.
WHATS RICY?
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Oct 5, 2007 | 03:19 PM
  #21  
Quote: I have 21's and the ride is fine. Not sure about 22's...
oh okay, is yours sitting low? if so does it scrape?
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Oct 5, 2007 | 03:30 PM
  #22  
Quote: I have 21's and the ride is fine. Not sure about 22's...
22's are fine.
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Oct 5, 2007 | 03:34 PM
  #23  
Quote: oh okay, is yours sitting low? if so does it scrape?

I have the RENNTech lowering module and it doesn't scrape at all.
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Oct 5, 2007 | 03:59 PM
  #24  
Modulare M4's are really nice also.
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Oct 5, 2007 | 04:28 PM
  #25  
Quote: I have the RENNTech lowering module and it doesn't scrape at all.
how much? you dont have problems with speed bumps right?
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