SL55/63/65/R230 AMG Zenetti Wheels

Oct 13, 2006 | 02:55 PM

claudio

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2005 SL55

Zenetti Wheels

Not too much info on these any of the forum sponsors. Has anybody had any experiece with their products....

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Claudio

Oct 13, 2006 | 08:57 PM

IngenereAMG

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I have never heard of them. Here's their web site
http://www.zenetti.com/html/2006/index_full.php

It looks like alot of 'bling, bling', rather than performance.

Oct 13, 2006 | 10:56 PM

claudio

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2005 SL55

Esthetics drive the desire for new rims. I like some of the twin spoke AMG wheels, but do not like the $6000 price tag. I am interested in comments on "performance", but rigidity, weight and other similar concerns are probably not significant to my decision. Maybe I need a better education on this topic?

I think this is a pretty nice looking wheel (though I would looked for a brushed finish, as opposed to a polished/shiny/chrome):

http://www.streetdreams.org/wheels/r...i/Deuce/Chrome

I would welcome recommendations about similar styles, and was specifically looking for comments on finish and manufacturing quality from this manufacturer or others.

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Claudio

Oct 13, 2006 | 11:06 PM

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zennitis are very CHEAP wheels that will crack and the chrome will peel. Don't put those on you SL55.

look at HRE or iForged

Oct 13, 2006 | 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dragonAMG

zennitis are very CHEAP wheels that will crack and the chrome will peel. Don't put those on you SL55.

look at HRE or iForged

I had a set of Zenetti's. The chrome peeled right off the wheel. Exchanged them for a new set which also had problems with the finish. Spoke to others with zenetti and they also complained of problems....even the non-chrome ones had finish problems. That was over 2 years ago. Maybe they have improved...maybe not. If you want a good wheel without spending a lot, MRR Design wheels are a very good quality one piece cast wheel. Highest quality casting process available. Also try www.sevaswheels.com
Look at how many benzes and lexus are pictured on the site. I have a set on my G35. I was very pleasantly surprised at how light they are for cast wheels. I love mine...just as much as the Maya's on my other car.

Oct 14, 2006 | 02:47 AM

Mrdredd

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My Asanti wheels are top notch, taken a good amount of abuse and still strong

Oct 14, 2006 | 11:35 AM

IngenereAMG

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I have the AMG multi piece split spoke wheels (SL65/SL55 030), and they have been great. I paid $4500 for wheels AND tires, and then sold the OEMs for $1500. If you figure the PS2's were $1000, the wheel price was $3500 minus the $1500 I got for the OEMs...I paid $2K for a set of OEM AMG wheels...so forget the $6K price tag for wheels only.

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SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Zenetti Wheels

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