SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Best Looking Wheels for the R230 IMO
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I don't think they're the absolute best wheels for the SL, but mine are 3pc Savini Forged SV8 with matte black connecting hardware and matte black windows on the inner spokes. I'm constantly getting compliments on them, so it seems people like them. I like them a lot, but if money were no object, I'd probably get a different set. The D2 line look amazing and I think the Carlsson Ultralight 1/16 on the previous page look outstanding!
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Although I think a 5 spoke or split 5 spoke looks amazing on the SL, and is probably my favorite...the Renntech Monolite is killer as is the Carlson UL 1/16 - but those must be a ***** to keep clean!
I was thinking about getting my wheels anodized that BMW black chrome color or anthricite (gunmetal) on a silver car that would look good...as they are right now they look great when they are spotless and polished up nicely, but in a naked polished finish they are hard to keep clean!!!
I was thinking about getting my wheels anodized that BMW black chrome color or anthricite (gunmetal) on a silver car that would look good...as they are right now they look great when they are spotless and polished up nicely, but in a naked polished finish they are hard to keep clean!!!
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Wasn't evosport pumping some cf wheels for the clk63 black? From my understanding they were really light and mucho $$$.
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The Carlsson 1/16s on my car aren't that bad to maintain. The only part that makes it a ***** is the fact that OEM MB brake pads dust so much, so they need cleaned quite often with regular driving. I recently had all 4 wheels straightened, polished and recleared (~$2300 to do this) and all they really need is a bit of soap and water.
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The Carlsson 1/16s on my car aren't that bad to maintain. The only part that makes it a ***** is the fact that OEM MB brake pads dust so much, so they need cleaned quite often with regular driving. I recently had all 4 wheels straightened, polished and recleared (~$2300 to do this) and all they really need is a bit of soap and water.
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the brake dust is part of the reason that I am thinking I will enjoy the satin black wheels, they won't show anywhere near the brake dust, speaking of new wheels, anyone want some stock 5 spoke 18's on michelin pilot sports, have about 4500 on the tires, most of which has been highway.
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They are Rodderick Wheels. Model RW-2 Cinque Machined/Black. I got them from one of the forum Sponsors > Bobby Suvineer..
Here are some close up pics of them.
Here are some close up pics of them.
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You can also see more pics of the wheels installed in my other thread..
https://mbworld.org/forums/sl55-amg-...ml#post4163875
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https://mbworld.org/forums/sl55-amg-...ml#post4163875
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I am pretty sure I had too many windows open and posted in the wrong thread, of all of these wheels pictured, who is running staggered fit, what size of tires are you using and have you had any ride/handling/rubbing issues
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...I'm running 19x8.5 on 245/35-19 and 19x10.5 on 285/30-19 (however I think 295 or 305 would be better on the rear, 295 is ideal on a 10.5" wheel)Car performs very well, it's a staggered fitment...no issues whatsoever with ride, handling, or rubbing...I think my next tire setup will be 255 front and 295 or 305 rear.
