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10 Years in and things are getting even better but; if we really want to enjoy our car going forward it's time for a change.
Presently we have 20 / 9,10.5 and would maybe go wider but could go 19 for weight if the wheel set suits the car
If anyone has seen a great looking reasonable priced (< $3000 ) set in the U.S. I would love to see what others think are on the A list please.
Thank you
Hary
Tire rack dot com sells wheels and tires, also TPMS monitor sensors, I bought wheels for my R230 SL550 on there and they are great people.
When I traded in my SL550 and bought my SL55 AMG those wheels (20-inch with staggered Continental Extreme Contact Sport Plus) had 4000 miles on them since new, so I kept those wheels and had the selling dealership transfer the wheels.
They used rusty lug bolts from the SL55 to put on my nice new wheels. Looked awful, besides I didn't know if the lug bolts were the right length, also the bolt to wheel interface can have different shapes: cone, ball, taper, etc.
So I called Tire Rack, told them what the dealer monkeys had done, and they knew what exact lug bolts had come with my wheels. Sent me a new set for only $30 instead of $8 each!
I’m really impressed with signature forged wheels, the styles offered & quality are really nice. They are a little more expensive at approx $5500 - $6000 a set but are full forged and very light . . For a rotary forged wheel o don’t think you can beat vertini. They are high teens / low 2s and seem to be higher quality than other rotary forged wheels in the under 3k price range, they are also powder coated not painted
I like the very similar stock looks of Mandrus Wheels and a very reasonable price. And they are made exclusive to Mercedes. https://www.mandruswheels.com/
Thanks for the replies.
I like the Mandrus line especially the Rotec. Unfortunately a lot of 19 " wheels are limited to 9.5" which isn't very flattering which is another reason I went to 20" x 10.5"
There wheels that are flow forged which are quite low mass it's just a matter of taste and cost
I’m really impressed with signature forged wheels, the styles offered & quality are really nice. They are a little more expensive at approx $5500 - $6000 a set but are full forged and very light . . For a rotary forged wheel o don’t think you can beat vertini. They are high teens / low 2s and seem to be higher quality than other rotary forged wheels in the under 3k price range, they are also powder coated not painted
I already have Vertini RFS; later styles being sold now look too cheesy aka FF9.
I had three sets of wheels now and don't want any wheel in black especially powder coated wheel. Up close they look wrinkled and they hold brake dust which ends up ruining the finish.
Really looking forward to a set that has girth that will match the cars class
I already have Vertini RFS; later styles being sold now look too cheesy aka FF9.
I had three sets of wheels now and don't want any wheel in black especially powder coated wheel. Up close they look wrinkled and they hold brake dust which ends up ruining the finish.
Really looking forward to a set that has girth that will match the cars class
looks are subjective & any quality pc finish should not look wrinkled no matter the color
Looks are what aftermarket wheels are about. That’s the ultimate focus of a wheel choice is personal preference.
We have an Osidian black metallic car and although some cars look do work, in this case the murdered look is not my style
Powder coated wheels leave a slightly dull orange peel surface compared to a regular paint coating. Just a nature of matter albeit a tough surface.
Last edited by Hary Gahtoe; 06-25-2023 at 01:45 PM.
What I so like about the overall look is the offset. You're right those a very nice wheels.
If that was a Pearl Silver Metallic or possibly Grey Metallic, or better yet Bronze/Copper Metallic it would really stand out
06-22-2023, 10:59 PM
