SuperDave

On my '05/-55...........They are thick and feel "heavy" when I turn 'em by hand on the lift.......they seem almost "overbuilt".

Who makes a Full-Carbon that will handle the weight/torque.......or for that matter, does anyone make a "Super-Light" wheel for this car that is as strong or stronger than the Stocker????

I do not care if the wheel is made out of Coal.......as long as it is both light AND strong...........i.e./performance and durability........

Thanks, in advance, for your informative comments.........

Dave

P.S. DOT approved is a MUST.

BMS

Carlssons next thread pictures fron Adam at Eurolite. I have the same wheels and tires and love them

AdamG@NorCal

Carlsson and Renntech wheels are the strongest and lightest in the industry as far as i know off. Dymag carbon fiber wheels are also available but consumer feedback on mercedes are rare.

Recommended:

Carlsson 1/16 ULs

Renntech Monolite 10

AdamG@NorCal

Glad you loved them!!

SuperDave

Adam,

Can you post pics of each wheel.........???

(BTW: I have a set of Dymag Full Carbons on my 9-year old Ninja,

they have been ridden for over 20K miles on the street with NO issues.)

Those 2 wheels were 4,500 back in '98...........Pricey.

Dave

AdamG@NorCal

Dave,

Here you go...


Jeff's SL 55 on Renntech Monolite 10 spoke, painted black



And here's my client with the Carlsson 1/16 ULs 20"




I have no pictures of dymag on a SL..

Cylinder Head

iTrader: (1)

Anyone make magnesium wheels for SL's? That's a very light, yet very expensive material.

Remember that CF wheels can't be repaired, when you blow one, it's gone. And with a 4500+lb car, you're gonna blow one.

Doctodd33

i called Renntech for some info on their wheels and was promised a call back and email with pics on an s550....no call back or email and for $1800/wheel, im not too enthusiastic about getting them now.

T

AdamG@NorCal

Hey T

I will follow up for you tomorrow. Do you know who you talked to? Bob or Joe?

Schiznick

I just really don't like the look of either.....

I wish someone would come out with a good looking Carbon fiber option. All the carbon/magnesium options I have seen leave a bit to be desired in the styling department.....

Anything out there? Price is not the issue here.

vraa

Neez? Or something like that, I'm sure Adam could get you more information on them.

If we can get 50 sets wanted, I can talk to RAC again, the guys that make the RAC Monolites for the M5's.

BiTurboAmg

NEEZ does make wheels for the car the problem is they are not the best looking. A set for the sl was about 12-14k but I just couldnt find a wheel that looked good. On the lambos, m cars, p cars the wheels look good but nothing for the sl. Call them up and talk to Jin he has good info.