SL/R230 New shoes - 56k'ers watch out

Jun 11, 2006 | 06:04 PM

vantage78

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2005 SL500

New shoes - 56k'ers watch out

Thanks for the sale prsmith! They look great

HRE 540R in 19's

Jun 11, 2006 | 07:00 PM

vraa

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What beefy tires you have in the back!

Jun 11, 2006 | 07:01 PM

FrankW

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W206 PHEV AMG

great wheels, but looks tad small IMO. the R230 should run at least 20" with the upgrade.

Jun 11, 2006 | 07:13 PM

Benz_05TSX

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Awesome man...I love the 540Rs...one of the best design. But the SL makes the 19" look so small...ya, should go 20" instead.

Jun 11, 2006 | 08:18 PM

vantage78

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Thanks for the comments all. I actually considered 20", but I have a friend with a R230 and 20" wheels, and he complained about the ride....traded them out for 19" brabus rims. I think the 19s actually fit the car well; should have been the stock size to begin with!

On another note, anyone know how much the OEM 18in SL500 wheels (5 star spoke) weigh? These rims with Pilot Sport 2 tires feel "lighter" than my stock setup (Pilot Sports with the 18" OEMs).

Jun 12, 2006 | 12:34 AM

FrankW

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W206 PHEV AMG

19" HREs are about 23-24lbs each without tires.

18" OEM wheels I would expect them to be at least 28-29lbs. Just for some reference to compare the AMG type IV in 17" weight 27lbs.

Jun 12, 2006 | 08:58 AM

prsmith777

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I think they look great on your SL...but I guess I am biased a bit.

Good doing business with you and let us know how the exhaust turns out.

Paul

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Jun 15, 2006 | 02:33 AM

ShervSL500AMG

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I just got new rims too

I wanted to save my ride so I just stayed with 18's, and I just put mine on too. Look kinda similar to yours, but I decided to just go with the AMGS on Pirelli's, my favorite combo. I got more pics in the Sticky R230 Picture Thread.