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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 04:11 PM
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20" Wheels for SL65

I was told by my RennTech rep that the 20" Monolites won't fit the SL65 (because of the off-set).

Any suggestions for a good alternative, assuming this proves to be true?
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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 05:22 PM
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Custom forged rims.
That way you can get a set designed specifically to fit your car.
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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 05:36 PM
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so why not stick with the 19's? there is no gain going to 20. Only a loss of ride, more weight, and more risk of damage to the car. Is all that worth the "look" of a 20" over a 19"?
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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 05:38 PM
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Do you know how much the 19" SL65 rims weight? I can't remember, and I think the AMG rims name is the Titan.
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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 06:39 PM
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More Details???

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Custom forged rims.
That way you can get a set designed specifically to fit your car.
Gee. That sounds cheap [NOT].

I've since been informed that the 20" Monolite 10-spokes will fit, so I'll probably stick with that.
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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 06:47 PM
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Make sure you post pictures, I didn't know RENNtech made the Monolites in 20"!
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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ricky.agrawal
Do you know how much the 19" SL65 rims weight? I can't remember, and I think the AMG rims name is the Titan.
33 Lbs front, 35 pounds rear.
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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 03:22 AM
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You could save 40lb or so total by going to HRE Comp's with are about 20lb each...

But those don't go to 20".
I'll keep looking for a 20" rim that is less than stock weight.
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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 03:50 AM
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Hey ricky, this might be dumb of me for asking, but which ones are the HRE comp's? The 440 540R 840R or ? Cuz i'm looking at their site, and i can't seem to figure out which u'r talking about
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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 04:04 AM
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If you go to www.hrewheels.com
Let the flash load
Click on Pricing

And you'll notice them there, right above the 940's.
They are called Competition

Width 17" 18" 19"

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I can't believe HRE does not have pictures of any of their competition wheels on their own website. That is a marketing disaster. The lightest wheels made currently are these HRE comps, and of course the Renntech Monolite.

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Man I used to hate black wheels. Now they are really growing on me.
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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by AMG2GO
I can't believe HRE does not have pictures of any of their competition wheels on their own website. That is a marketing disaster. The lightest wheels made currently are these HRE comps, and of course the Renntech Monolite.
That's HRE for ya

I still hate black wheels..
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Old Sep 17, 2005 | 11:16 PM
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Guys, forget what the rims are, the only tyre size that fits is made by Continental, and they are dire / dangerous / damaging to rid and handling. Stick with 19s and choose the larger choice of decent rubber!
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