SL/R129: SL600(R129) with SL55(R230) wheels
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SL600(R129) with SL55(R230) wheels
Hey folks, I've received a lot of requests to post pictures of my wheel choice, so here ya go. What do you think? This was a monumental decision. I wanted to keep the wheels original (Benz or AMG), and wanted them to look refined, not cheesy. This is what I came up with...
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They look good, but not exactly the look I would go for -- kind of elegant. I have to agree with Mark. BUT, what's important is that YOU like them. I like something a little more sporty, like the AMG's on my car.
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How did you get those to fit. I was going to get a set of takeoff from the 06 SL500, but the dealer told me the offset and bolt size don't fit.
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Originally Posted by RedMongoosE
not my cup of tea.
why dont u get brabus replicas? or even AMGs from Ebay, you acn get a a nice used set for less than 800.
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why dont u get brabus replicas? or even AMGs from Ebay, you acn get a a nice used set for less than 800.
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These are genuine AMG wheels, from a 2003 SL55.
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Originally Posted by RedMongoosE
not my cup of tea.
why dont u get brabus replicas? or even AMGs from Ebay, you acn get a a nice used set for less than 800.
Mkar
why dont u get brabus replicas? or even AMGs from Ebay, you acn get a a nice used set for less than 800.
Mkar
These are genuine AMG wheels, from a 2003 SL55. I would never consider cheap knock-offs.
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Originally Posted by silver500
How did you get those to fit. I was going to get a set of takeoff from the 06 SL500, but the dealer told me the offset and bolt size don't fit.
No issue with offset, just had to purchase shorter bolts. Another misconception is that there are safety issues. Now, if the bolts were too short, sawed off, or too long, then it would be a concern. But, if they are the correct size, and not modified with a hack-saw, all is well.
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Originally Posted by mebeJOE
They look good, but not exactly the look I would go for -- kind of elegant. I have to agree with Mark. BUT, what's important is that YOU like them. I like something a little more sporty, like the AMG's on my car.
Now, IMO the R230 looks more sporty than elegant, and remember these AMG wheels were the standard wheels on the 2003 SL55, which I do find odd, since the SL55 is a very sporty looking car.
The other thing is that pictures are tough, unless you're a terrific photgrapher, and really know how to compose a picture. As I scrolled back through my post, I know that the wheels look better in person than they do in the pictures.
Anyway, thanks for the feedback, it is appreciated.
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Okay, here's another picture, seems to look better head-on. Wish I could capture this the way my eyes view the car....
BTW, what no photgraph can capture is how well the wide Pirelli's go around the corners...
BTW, what no photgraph can capture is how well the wide Pirelli's go around the corners...
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SL500 2001 Formula 1 Edition;
Yeah . . . that's a nice shot. I think it would look great lowered about an inch (Maybe some day I'll lower mine.
I agree that the R129's are more elegant looking than the R230's. It will be interesting to see which model withstands the test of time better.
I agree that the R129's are more elegant looking than the R230's. It will be interesting to see which model withstands the test of time better.
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NICE! I was considering getting those wheels for my car, but I opted against it because I wanted a more aggressive look rather than a elegant look. And yes those wheels are almost a bolt on affair, just like the thin spoke amgs mebejoe rocks.
It would be nice to lower his car, however, it would also be very very costly, at least in my opinion. You'll be looking at like ~2k. Remember guys, he has hydrolic suspension, so the car does lower itself. At times the car will have a nice tucked look, but usually when you are parked the front will be 4x4ish. I could fit 4 fingers in mine. I thought I had a picture of mine nice and tucked, but I don't know what happened to it.
Originally Posted by blume
i dont like to "slam" cars or trucks for that matter, but i think yours could use an inch or inch and a half drop.
Originally Posted by mebejoe
Yeah . . . that's a nice shot. I think it would look great lowered about an inch (Maybe some day I'll lower mine.
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Originally Posted by agentMurdoc
It would be nice to lower his car, however, it would also be very very costly, at least in my opinion. You'll be looking at like
But, at least with ADS, I can firm up or raise the ride height with a flick of a switch. Raising it really gives the car a 4x4 look....
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I think they look nice on the white R129 but I am looking at replacing basically the same wheels on my SLK55. I don't care for the look on the R171 and they are absolutely a pain to clean. However, the BBS RS wheels I have on my SL looked like they would be difficult to clean but they wound up really being quite easy. More room for the hands to get between the spokes.
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Yours definately looks higher than mine in the front!?!
(Please excuse the dirty pic).
Yours definately looks higher than mine in the front!?!
(Please excuse the dirty pic).
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JAM.
Yours definately looks higher than mine in the front!?!
(Please excuse the dirty pic).
Yours definately looks higher than mine in the front!?!
(Please excuse the dirty pic).
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Actually, that SL600 looks too high in the front. The rear looks about right. So if the car isn't raised in the pic, something isn't right.
It's been many years, but I seem to remember that the ADS is still spring-based like the ABC suspension. There may some height adjusters that could be removed.
IMHO, I find the orginal AMG 2-piece wheels to be the best match for the car (like on the SL above). Nice lip, yet not over the top.
The turbine wheels don't quite have the look and the car doesn't have the stance due to the different wheel offset. Are they even staggered?
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It's been many years, but I seem to remember that the ADS is still spring-based like the ABC suspension. There may some height adjusters that could be removed.
IMHO, I find the orginal AMG 2-piece wheels to be the best match for the car (like on the SL above). Nice lip, yet not over the top.
The turbine wheels don't quite have the look and the car doesn't have the stance due to the different wheel offset. Are they even staggered?
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Originally Posted by agentMurdoc
that's cause you have an sl60, I could be wrong but I don't think those had hydrolic suspension either
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They look better on the R129 then they do on the R230. I hated them until I saw them on your car and now I like 'em. I agree with the others, your car looks unusually high in front. I'd get it checked to make sure something isn't wrong.
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Originally Posted by Pigzmickey
Try cleaning the ADS connector, this can solve many ADS probs!
Where is the ADS connector? My light is on and it has defaulted to the firm ride. Dealer tells me its the front valve block for 2 grand. Independent tells me it is the rear, but not sure. Any help would be appreciated.
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Originally Posted by Pigzmickey
JAM.
Yours definately looks higher than mine in the front!?!
(Please excuse the dirty pic).
Yours definately looks higher than mine in the front!?!
(Please excuse the dirty pic).
I think it is becasue you have the sport package, which I do not have. The suspension is normal. I went through a pianfull major ADS repair.