Yellow R1

Hey Gang,

I am getting some new rims/tires for our SLK so I will be selling my current 18" AMG rims & tires. Here is the link with the full description & pics that I posted yesterday. These rims are a direct bolt on to many MB models so they will obviously fit a 350 R171. The rims are in perfect condition - zero scratches.

The first $2k + shipping takes 'em (they will be avail by 4/5 when my new rims arrive).

https://mbworld.org/forums/classifieds/140290-fs-slk55-18-18-spoke-rims-tires.html

Cheers!
-Matt

Blake P

Aw, how about we swap wheels and you sell my C55 split spokes instead?

https://mbworld.org/forums/slk55-r171/139639-want-trade-c55-wheels.html

Yellow R1

Hi Blake.

Those are nice rims too. You have a good looking C55 pal!

I just can't help ya as my Fikse Profile 10s are being manufactured as we speak (which are needed to accomodate more rubber). .

See ya!
-Matt

Blake P

Thanks for the compliment. Actually, it's a C230 with C55 AMG wheels. What I was saying is that you should trade wheels with me until your new wheels arrive, then sell mine. You might actually be able to get more money when you go to sell mine since there always seems to be people looking for C55 wheels on the forums. I thought about trying to sell mine, then buy yours (or another used set), but I don't have spare wheels to use in the meantime. At least think about it...

jcanabal

Yellow R1....you have PM

Yellow R1

Here is Fikse USA web site (you can email them): http://www.fikse.com/

FWIW, its usually 6 wks to manufacture a set of rims (although they did it in 4 kws when I got them for my RX-7). They "might" be able to expedite your order if you request it. Hope this helps pal.

See ya,
-Matt

jcanabal

I presume they have the fitment from your car, correct? Did you provide them with the measurements or did they have them stored? What size did you asked for? What's the weight?

Thanks,

JMC

Yellow R1

With Fikse, they know exactly what the fitment is for your application (caliper clearence/offset, etc). Fikse does not male rims in .5" widths...only whole numbers - mine are 8" front & 9" rear. I can't recall the weight - I'll have to call & reconfirm tomorrow.

See ya,
-Matt

SteveL1

You sure about this???? I have a set of FM10's that were on my BMW E39 and are 8.5" frt and 9.5" rear. They can make the wheels any width you want as far as I know. I just wish they would fit my new W203!!!

ian55amg

Matt,
I'm not surprised you need more tire. My stock car keeps spinning the rears in dry 80F weather.

How is the new found hp treating your car? Any issues other than traction?
How is the trans holding up? Any overheating issues with the motor or has the weather not got hot enough yet?

Yellow R1

Hi Ian. Long time no talk.

No issues other than traction below 80 mph. I'll keep an eye on the temps as the weather gets warmer but I am not anticipating any issues. FWIW, I've only got 6.8k miles on the car & about 3k of that with the Kleemann mods so its not that much mileage. Although we actually pamper the car, its spent some time on the dyno at 180+ mph - zero issues . This thing is built like a Panzer tank.

I ordered the Kleemann diffuser & Fikse rims along with some Goodyear F1 GDS3 tires (265s for the rear). While they are great tires on my RX-7, I'm expecting marginal traction help on the SLK due to 460 rwtq (but its all the SLK can accomodate without sticking some jackarse looking fender flares on the car which would absolutely ruin the car IMO).

See ya,
-Matt

ian55amg

Matt,
I'm glad you have no issues!
WOW 3k on the Kleemann......i have only 3.5k on my car
I do agree with your theory of too much rear tire; the car has great lines and a fat *** would ruin a beautiful car.
What is the wear rating on the Goodyears?
If they dont give you enough grip, which i'm sure they wont, try some Toyo Proxy R1's (if they have the correct size) they have a wear rating of 100(i think) and also have strong sidewalls for high speed.

Good luck with the new rims and lets see some nice pictures

Yellow R1

Nothing short of drag radials will help, but I'm not putting DR's on my wife's car. The F1's are the #1 rated performance tire (wet & dry) by a few car mags & they work very well on my RX-7 (I had them before they became the shiznit ). I think in the dry, they are #2 (but just barely...not enough of a margin anyone will notice on the street). They RULE in the rain (although I don't drive my sports cars in the wet due to excessive idiocy that abounds when it starts raining).

I'll take some pics when I get the diffuser (just ordered) & rims & tires installed. Brandon from Kleemann is fine tuning my beast as we speak on 100 octane - I'm hoping for 500 rwhp+ (c'mon BABY!!!! )

See ya Ian,
-Matt

Yellow R1

Yes, you are correct - just got feedback from Fikse today. They do indeed make rims in .5" increments - my bad.

My new rims weigh 19.6 lbs front & 20.1 lbs rear (an avg of 6.5 lbs/corner drop in unsprung weight over stock).

-Matt