DigitalKnight

So I took my SL55 to get new tires on her. My mechanic said the tires passed inspection but said they were about due for new ones so I just decided to go ahead and get some put on. So I had them ordered and installed last night... but what do you know... the drivers side front was cracked and all four were bent.

So now I need to get some new rims.

I think I will stick with the stock size since that is what is on the door jam and my other car, 1995 3000GT Spyder, when I bought it came with 18" tires when the stock are 17" and I had issues with ride and handling until I put on the stock size and then everything was back to smooth.

Here are the current (shot) rims:



And I was thinking about getting a set of these:





Now I can get a set of these for about $900 with all the hardware.

I would really like some polished aluminum AMG wheels but I am not sure if they exist?

Thoughts and suggestions of course are more then welcome... but remember I already have a nice new set of rubber so would like to stick with stock 18" rims..

kustom2k1

Those are nice in a titanium finish like the SL65 used. You should contact the seller and get some money refunded for the cracked/bent rims, thats BS!

DigitalKnight

Yea, I already sent them a not so nice email and they called my cell shorty after I sent that email... Like 5 minutes later... They are looking for some rims for me... I have not posted a review of them yet... So I will wait to see if they make it right.... They being Exotic Motors...

Any pictures of these rims in titanium?

carcommander

He talking about the stock sl65 wheels 05 to 08 there are always sets on eBay. I would not buy cheap aftermarket wheels for your car.

I have a set of 20's that balance and run great on my sl. Buy either factory or high quality aftermarket wheels.

DigitalKnight

I am only going with real MB AMG rims. I found a set that look new as they were re-finished, that are off a 2005 SL500 with the AMG package, for $900. They look just like the picture above^

They come complete with center caps and new lugs....

55slamg

I think it all depends on the conditions of the roads that you drive on. I had OEM 19" on mine when I purchased, passenger front and drivers rear both were welded. In my area, sunken manhole covers , pot holes in the road finally took its toll them. I priced new rims at the stealer in S.W. Ontario, to replace all 4 were about $4700 usd. I read on the forums that OEM, high quality aftermarket and cheap knock offs, can all crack and not many can stand the beating of rough roads. I cheaped out and the mrs. got me a set from USA rims for xmas for $900 UDS. I had to check them out. I just installed them and I have a small vibration in the steering wheel at 105km which indicates a front wheel is out of balance a bit. Could be due to the guy balancing them hid the weights behind the spokes. Going to have them rebalanced. They look great and the car was at the stealer the other day and they could not notice the difference between the OEM's. Over all I'm pleased with the ride, but we'll see how they stand up. I couldn't see spending that kind of coin for OEM and crying the blues every time one got damaged. I have changed my driving habits while driving in the city now and pay particular attention in avoiding any manholes or potholes. If a good set of used OEM's come my way for a decent price, for sure I will pick them up as i wish to keep it 100% OEM for re sale.

NCE500

Before you buy a set of wheels, be sure the offsets are correct for your car.

OEM offsets should be 30 front/33 rear. They are clearly visible on the inside of the rims.

If you have interest in good quality aftermarket, I have a complete set of Mandrus Milleniums that came on my 600, with Pirelli Rossos that have been in indoor storage. They rode smooth as glass and look nice. Pic enclosed.

amok55amg

Regarding strength of the rims, then I think it’s worth noticing, that split-rims are much stronger than cast rims ….. it also shows in the price thou ….

cal1

Yep, your local road condition is your big consideration on going with larger rims. My feeling is that unless you live in the south or California, you will be dealing with tweaked rims all of the time. I still do with my 18" stockers. As far as looks, the R230 looks sweet with 19s or 20s, but I do not personally think it is worth the potential headaches. You can always do a small drop.

DigitalKnight

Thank you for the offset info... The ones I am looking do have those offsets so I should be good to go.

DigitalKnight

Decided to pick these up as the price was reasonable and he thru in a spare grill for my car..... yea.. strange right??? Figure can not hurt to have spare grill ... heck it might be in better shape then mine! ;-)

cal1

Very nice. Those will look great!

55slamg

yes, those are nice rims, threw in a grill! what a deal

DigitalKnight

Thanks guys. Yea, I could not pass on the deal... $900 for all four rims, plus new center caps and new lugs and a free spare grill! The new lugs will be nice as my car was missing one on every tire! WTF! My guess was it had locking lug nuts and someone had to pull them off with out the key and drilled them out... but just a guess...

Might pick them up today since the snow was not that bad here in S.E. PA.

I will of course post some pics of them on my SL55 the minute I have them installed.

hyperion667

they're nice! and will look great no doubt

DigitalKnight

Thanks! Picked them up today. 2 hour drive to get them but they are like new! Could not find one ding or dent, all four sit flat on the floor so they do not look warped or bent in any way. Not sure what they are coated with but they seem to change color depending on the light that is hitting them. Hope to get them mounted tomorrow and take some pictures.

Oh and yep, he gave me a free grill! Looks just like the one on my SL55.

Not sure what to do with my old rims??? Sell them to the scrap metal place in town? Do you think someone would want them to try and get repaired?

I think I will keep the 3 center caps (one of them is not a real MB cap) as spares....

B R

Use them for art or furniture, or scrap/recycle them, I wouldn't try to repair.

IngenereAMG

I would repair them and put them on ebay or Craig's list.

Oh.. and good choice!

DigitalKnight

Thanks! Not sure if I will do the repair on them but I did find out the metal is worth a little.... will see..