SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: AMG VS Brabus
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AMG VS Brabus
I have finally placed my order for brand new sl55, finally gotta get rid of my cl500. What i need to consider now is the rims.... i got 2 in my mind. 1 is the SL65 rims and the other is brabus monoblock S.
does it look stupid to have a sl65 rims on a sl55? the rims itself look reallly good, better than any other rims i have seen... what u guys think?
does it look stupid to have a sl65 rims on a sl55? the rims itself look reallly good, better than any other rims i have seen... what u guys think?
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Originally Posted by IanSL55
Personally I like my Brabus but also dig the Lowenhart BR-5's (if they still make them).
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people will think my SL is second hand if i use old wheels...
as for lowenhart, they look quite hip hop annd that's what i would avoid completely.... i paid so much for a car, i don't want to look like some cheap black people showing off money... therefore, i will avoid black and chrome wheels.... they just degrade the car...
carlsson is too boring, lorinser is too common, not much choice left.
HRE is possibly okay too...but they are too plain if not chrome or colored..
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Originally Posted by phonetics
Since this is a brand new SL, i would rather use some new wheels, like monoblock S or SL65
people will think my SL is second hand if i use old wheels...
as for lowenhart, they look quite hip hop annd that's what i would avoid completely.... i paid so much for a car, i don't want to look like some cheap black people showing off money... therefore, i will avoid black and chrome wheels.... they just degrade the car...
carlsson is too boring, lorinser is too common, not much choice left.
HRE is possibly okay too...but they are too plain if not chrome or colored..
people will think my SL is second hand if i use old wheels...
as for lowenhart, they look quite hip hop annd that's what i would avoid completely.... i paid so much for a car, i don't want to look like some cheap black people showing off money... therefore, i will avoid black and chrome wheels.... they just degrade the car...
carlsson is too boring, lorinser is too common, not much choice left.
HRE is possibly okay too...but they are too plain if not chrome or colored..
So lets see... you don't want to be one of those showing off your money...
Hmmm... You should probably avoid the HRE's as they're expensive and people know that. They'll think you're flashy. The Brabus Monoblock S are very nice but then again they're Brabus and as you know - Brabus by nature is pretty showy (defined more by looks than performance). Same probably goes for the Carlsson's, Lorinser, Maya, etc. The SL65 rims will make you look like a V12 poser - plus they've been around (old). No, you wouldn't want those either.
You're right - not much choice. You might just have to stay stock rims... not sure but if they're brand new for 2006 everyone will know you don't have a old car. Oh, and don't tint the windows... that way everyone can see that you're not black as well.
~ The Guy who Degraded his SL55 w/ the Chrome Rims
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Originally Posted by phonetics
I have finally placed my order for brand new sl55, finally gotta get rid of my cl500. What i need to consider now is the rims.... i got 2 in my mind. 1 is the SL65 rims and the other is brabus monoblock S.
does it look stupid to have a sl65 rims on a sl55? the rims itself look reallly good, better than any other rims i have seen... what u guys think?
does it look stupid to have a sl65 rims on a sl55? the rims itself look reallly good, better than any other rims i have seen... what u guys think?
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So Lowenhart's are too flashy and HRE's are too plain? 
Are you saying that the sl65 wheels are in between? Cause i would say the AMG's are the most plain out of all of those.
Try checking out Maya wheels, thought those might be too flashy also. Renntech and Kleeman have very nice designs, but they will cost a lot!
Are you saying that the sl65 wheels are in between? Cause i would say the AMG's are the most plain out of all of those.Try checking out Maya wheels, thought those might be too flashy also. Renntech and Kleeman have very nice designs, but they will cost a lot!
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Originally Posted by phonetics
Since this is a brand new SL, i would rather use some new wheels, like monoblock S or SL65
people will think my SL is second hand if i use old wheels...
as for lowenhart, they look quite hip hop annd that's what i would avoid completely.... i paid so much for a car, i don't want to look like some cheap black people showing off money... therefore, i will avoid black and chrome wheels.... they just degrade the car...
carlsson is too boring, lorinser is too common, not much choice left.
HRE is possibly okay too...but they are too plain if not chrome or colored..
people will think my SL is second hand if i use old wheels...
as for lowenhart, they look quite hip hop annd that's what i would avoid completely.... i paid so much for a car, i don't want to look like some cheap black people showing off money... therefore, i will avoid black and chrome wheels.... they just degrade the car...
carlsson is too boring, lorinser is too common, not much choice left.
HRE is possibly okay too...but they are too plain if not chrome or colored..
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Originally Posted by IanSL55
Oh, and don't tint the windows... that way everyone can see that you're not black as well.
~ The Guy who Degraded his SL55 w/ the Chrome Rims
~ The Guy who Degraded his SL55 w/ the Chrome Rims
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Originally Posted by phonetics
Since this is a brand new SL, i would rather use some new wheels, like monoblock S or SL65
people will think my SL is second hand if i use old wheels...
as for lowenhart, they look quite hip hop annd that's what i would avoid completely.... i paid so much for a car, i don't want to look like some cheap black people showing off money... therefore, i will avoid black and chrome wheels.... they just degrade the car...
carlsson is too boring, lorinser is too common, not much choice left.
HRE is possibly okay too...but they are too plain if not chrome or colored..
people will think my SL is second hand if i use old wheels...
as for lowenhart, they look quite hip hop annd that's what i would avoid completely.... i paid so much for a car, i don't want to look like some cheap black people showing off money... therefore, i will avoid black and chrome wheels.... they just degrade the car...
carlsson is too boring, lorinser is too common, not much choice left.
HRE is possibly okay too...but they are too plain if not chrome or colored..
It's not like you have to try on 1000 things before you know what you like. Women, they still confuse me to this day Seriously, I have never seen someone be so picky about this before... It's not like the color of your car. Rims can be changed so, if you get something and your really that upset with them. CHANGE IT! You might lose some money on the back end but whatever makes you happy.
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Originally Posted by phonetics
I have finally placed my order for brand new sl55, finally gotta get rid of my cl500. What i need to consider now is the rims.... i got 2 in my mind. 1 is the SL65 rims and the other is brabus monoblock S.
does it look stupid to have a sl65 rims on a sl55? the rims itself look reallly good, better than any other rims i have seen... what u guys think?
does it look stupid to have a sl65 rims on a sl55? the rims itself look reallly good, better than any other rims i have seen... what u guys think?
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Originally Posted by phonetics
Since this is a brand new SL, i would rather use some new wheels, like monoblock S or SL65
people will think my SL is second hand if i use old wheels...
as for lowenhart, they look quite hip hop annd that's what i would avoid completely.... i paid so much for a car, i don't want to look like some cheap black people showing off money... therefore, i will avoid black and chrome wheels.... they just degrade the car...
carlsson is too boring, lorinser is too common, not much choice left.
HRE is possibly okay too...but they are too plain if not chrome or colored..
people will think my SL is second hand if i use old wheels...
as for lowenhart, they look quite hip hop annd that's what i would avoid completely.... i paid so much for a car, i don't want to look like some cheap black people showing off money... therefore, i will avoid black and chrome wheels.... they just degrade the car...
carlsson is too boring, lorinser is too common, not much choice left.
HRE is possibly okay too...but they are too plain if not chrome or colored..
Personally I think comment like 'i paid so much for a car, i don't want to look like some cheap black people showing off money' makes you sound ...well I'm not going to make assumptions about you based on one comment.
oh and BTW if you are wondering, I am not one of those 'cheap black people'. I'm not even black! I am just reacting to the non-tactfulness of that remark... ok time for my morning power shake.
Sorry for this off topic post.
Last edited by spanky; Nov 20, 2005 at 02:16 PM.
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Originally Posted by ClayJ
Carlsson UL's, Brabus, HRE's, BBS -- or just stick with the stock one's until you see something that really catches you eye...my $.02.
Why not the BBS LeMans wheel, IMO the best looking wheel you can buy.
Classic and sporty, looks just as fresh today as it did at lauch several years ago.
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stock SL65 rims all the way
no doubt in my mind
shouldnt even be a question
made like solid steel and have the best looks of any stock rim EVER
oh and BTW
a black SL with black interior and black rims with the chrome lip is the s hit, if you wanted to go with aftermarket rims
no doubt in my mind
shouldnt even be a question
made like solid steel and have the best looks of any stock rim EVER
oh and BTW
a black SL with black interior and black rims with the chrome lip is the s hit, if you wanted to go with aftermarket rims
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well in my opinion the SL65 rims on a NON SL65 don't look very good... they look good with the distinguished lines of the SL65 side skirts and front bumper, but when i've seen them on a plain jane sl with or without a sport package.. i'm not impressed.. they don't seem to fit the "curvy" lines as well as the straight edges of the sl65.. just mho..
Originally Posted by jerseydriver
stock SL65 rims all the way
no doubt in my mind
shouldnt even be a question
made like solid steel and have the best looks of any stock rim EVER
oh and BTW
a black SL with black interior and black rims with the chrome lip is the s hit, if you wanted to go with aftermarket rims
no doubt in my mind
shouldnt even be a question
made like solid steel and have the best looks of any stock rim EVER
oh and BTW
a black SL with black interior and black rims with the chrome lip is the s hit, if you wanted to go with aftermarket rims
