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'13 SL550 Mars Red, Designo White interior, B and O sound
Advice: Replacement 19" Front Wheel Required
Can anyone offer some guidance or direction, please? I have scoured the net, apparently been scammed (Finish Line Wheels), and frustrated trying to avoid the "stealership" but I need to buy a single new front, 20 spoke, grey charcoal 19" rim (part number 2314012702).
I'd greatly appreciate some recommendations for or guidance towards a trustworthy source. Many TIA.
(As an aside, I bought the car a year ago and have run it up to about 130-plus. It recently, however, developed a slow leak and after I managed to get the correct replacement (MOE) and had it mounted by my local tyre cafe, they then told me the wheel was cracked, hence the slow leak (ie NOT the previous tyre) asking what did I hit?! I'd hit nothing: I had them remove the new tire and replace it with the original and in doing so, lo and behold! I found THREE cracks. And THREE burnt brazing areas and yellow grease pencil markings which included the word "cracked". It had apparently previously been broken and "repaired". My trusty grease monkeys at the corner shop, nonetheless, told me of "a good guy" that can fix these wheels for about $100. Can you imagine driving at high speed with three "repaired" cracks and have the wheel completely give out on you? SMH Hence I need a new (replacement) one... Thanks again.)
2006 CLS55 AMG Sold 2010 E550 Coupe totaled by mechanic, '13 SL550 I totaled it, 2017 SL63 current
Mercedes wheels are notoriously weak for some reason. I literally sold my beloved CLS55 AMG because I was cracking wheels non stop. I was in NY with the car and the roads are full of potholes etc, but still. I was going home from Brooklyn one night and cracked TWO rims within 10 min. I loved that car but could not deal with being stuck on the side of the road almost on a weekly basis. I do not have an answer where to purchase a new rim. You will just have to keep an eye out on Ebay, maybe try some MB junk yards and MB specific independent repair shops. There are some excellent wheel repair shops around but if there are that many cracks, that rim is toast. I live in Miami where the roads are very good, but every now and again I'll hit a break in the pavement and cringe.
On the topic of broken wheels, if you think Mercedes wheels are bad, the Corvette Forum has a list on this thread (first post) of cracked and bent wheels: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...roll-call.html
It seems mostly an issue on the Z06 and Grand Sport model C7s which have 12 inch wide rear and 10 inch front CAST (not forged) wheels.
I bent 2 on my 2017 Grand Sport, had them straightened, and then one cracked. Replaced all 4 with Cray-branded TSW wheels. TSW also produces the Mandrus wheels I have on my SL450. Attachment 439168
'13 SL550 Mars Red, Designo White interior, B and O sound
Update: Thank you for the responses. I looked at the eBay option ($800) for a refurbed wheel. but the MSRP is only $768 for a brand new OEM from the dealership. Spent an hour or so and got a new credit card with an enticement of $200 bonus on first $500 spent and a 5% cash back; that meant it was a no brainer. New wheel in two days and out the door for less than a refurbed.
2019 SL450, 2019 E450 Luxury Trim Wagon, 2024 BMW I7 xDrive60
In the future, if time is not a huge deal, try Alloywheelsdirect.net
Brand new OEM wheels at great prices. I got my forged AMG wheels from them, very easy & simple!
'13 SL550 Mars Red, Designo White interior, B and O sound
Thank you! I did actually talk to them and, as you implied, their shipping is not particularly fast (and, I'm in need of one pronto).
When shipping is included, however, they price at $743.60 (for the one I need) whereas MSRP from the dealership is $768 (plus local tax which in my case is 6.5%). But, using the (new) cashback card (5%) and the $200 bonus for first $500 purchases, it worked out cheaper and, much more importantly, way faster (2 days)...
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