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Old 10-04-2010, 03:52 PM
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I picked up a new set of brabus monoblock vi's

Wondering what color would be best on them for a black SL?



This picture is similar to the rim that I have.
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red face with black lip and black ribbets just some crazy **** lol
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I like the original Brabus polished face but depends on the color of your car other colors should look pretty good, too. Ex: black wheels on white cars or graphite on black cars.
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Graphite face, polished lip?
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Did you get authentic Brabus wheels or knock-offs?
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^ i have the authentic ones, the picture above i just grabbed from googling.
the authentic ones is 2 piece and has a brabus stamp

Here's an authentic picture that i googled: (same as mine minus color)

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^ i have the authentic ones, the picture above i just grabbed from googling.
the authentic ones is 2 piece and has a brabus stamp

Here's an authentic picture that i googled: (same as mine minus color)


Yeah, that's why I was asking. The one pictured in your OP, appears to be a knock-off.

I'd either keep them brushed aluminum, or do titanium faces like the OEM SL65 AMG wheels.
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Curious.... What does everyone think a Machined look indicate about the car/driver?

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