JAM

Hmm... might be the angle of the driveway.

Just had it in for service and everything was okay. As particular as I am, my dealership is even moreso and tends to notice things that I don't see. But, next time it is in I will ask if the front is too high.

I'll take some measurements to see if there is a difference in height from ront to back. But, looking at it on flat ground, everythign looks normal.

Thanks for bringing this to my attention. I'll definatley investigate.

1985mb

Sorry I can't be more positive, but I didn't like these wheels even on the R230.

I wonder why MB couldn't use something more special or distinctive for such a flagship product as the R230 SL AMG.

The original AMG monoblocks are some of the best-looking wheels for the R129, IMO.

HKSL

Just my .02 worth. I think it's always better to match the car with the wheels that were around in the same era/model. ie- 129 with 129 optional wheels, like Monobloc ii's, 5 stars or the 2 piece wheels. They all look great on a 129. By putting 230 wheels on a 129, they don't quite sit right due to offsets and makes the car look sort of wired.

No offence intented, just mho!

JAM

Appreciate the feedback, no offense taken, personal taste is very much subjective. I can tell you that the car does look better in person. I also agree that it is best to keep the accessories consistent with the car's era.

But, I always felt that the AMG monoblocks were too sporty for the R129, as I do not believe that the R129 looks sporty--especially without the ports package. The triangular spoke patterns work well with the car's hard-edge, wedge-like characteristics. Again, you really need to see it in person.

I also agree that on the R230 these wheels look terrible. Sporty car with multi-spoked wheels just doesn't work. If I hadn't seen another R129 with these wheels I would have never done this. But when I saw it, it just sort of struck me--like I said, appeal and taste is subjective--beauty is in the eye of the beholder, etc...

Reagrding the offsets, I corrected for this problem with H&K spacers. Without the spacers the car looked utterly bizarre.

One great result of the R230 wheels and OEM tires is the handling. On the R129, I have had just about every performnace tire known to man installed. Theses wide wheels and incredible Pirelli Rosso tires are incredible. I never knew that my R129 could handle so well. This is the first time that it actually handled like a sports car.

JAM

Appreciate the compliment. Seem to be more nay-sayers. But, that's typical of life--easier to criticize than compliment.

JAM

If you go that route, contact me (PM) and I can advise you on what I had to do in terms of spacers and wheel bolts as the R230 uses a different diameter and length of wheel bolt and the offset differs between the R129 and the R230.