The eagle has landed some new rims.....
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07 ML63; 05 E55 (sold)
The eagle has landed some new rims.....
Great service from Peter at Wheel Experts. He was all over my questions with rapid responses, and my wheels were at my door 4 and a half weeks after I ordered them.
I felt like I was taking somewhat of a chance with the six spoke, having been unable to find a pic of a W211 with them, but I did a trial photoshop run and something told me to take a chance, be different, that it just might look damn good. Once mounted, I felt glad that I did.
The best part was that I took the wheels to my MB dealer (the tires came already mounted and balanced from Peter) and they mounted them as I watched; they then told me there would be no charge! Sweet!
The car DEFINITELY feels more planted and responsive. Major improvement over those damn Conti's. No significant change in ride quality. Glad I went with the 19's; they are big enough!
Since there was no charge, I gave the service tech, who was a nice, knowledgeable guy, a green handshake. He told be he would take care of me in the future, and he even said he would do the star diagnostic lowering for me.
On a sad note, I begged and pleaded with the service manager to disable the seat belt chime; after a few minutes he told me it was against the law and he couldn't do it; it really seemed that he wanted to. Likened it to me asking him to remove the cat converter.... it is against federal rules??? Oh well, can't win 'em all.
Anyway, what do you all think?
I felt like I was taking somewhat of a chance with the six spoke, having been unable to find a pic of a W211 with them, but I did a trial photoshop run and something told me to take a chance, be different, that it just might look damn good. Once mounted, I felt glad that I did.
The best part was that I took the wheels to my MB dealer (the tires came already mounted and balanced from Peter) and they mounted them as I watched; they then told me there would be no charge! Sweet!
The car DEFINITELY feels more planted and responsive. Major improvement over those damn Conti's. No significant change in ride quality. Glad I went with the 19's; they are big enough!
Since there was no charge, I gave the service tech, who was a nice, knowledgeable guy, a green handshake. He told be he would take care of me in the future, and he even said he would do the star diagnostic lowering for me.
On a sad note, I begged and pleaded with the service manager to disable the seat belt chime; after a few minutes he told me it was against the law and he couldn't do it; it really seemed that he wanted to. Likened it to me asking him to remove the cat converter.... it is against federal rules??? Oh well, can't win 'em all.
Anyway, what do you all think?
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George, I was a bit skeptical on your wheel choice before. But they turned out VERY nice. The car looks very sporty. I am glad to hear that Peter has served you well, he is a very good guy and my friend as well.
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Originally Posted by Peter B
hey eagle, your sig is f ing helarious.
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Originally Posted by gmdebruyn
Looks great eagle! Congrats!
How do the 19's ride vs. the 18's. I heard it was a much rougher ride. Please let us know.
How do the 19's ride vs. the 18's. I heard it was a much rougher ride. Please let us know.
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Originally Posted by MB Fanatic
I just mounted the 19" OEM rims form the SL65 today at Costco and had a wheel alignment done at the dealer. I am happy to report that the ride is not sacrificed one bit over the stock 18" rims. In fact my wife said that the car felt smoother than it did before. Needless to say the car looks great now and its just drop dead gorgeous when its lowered.
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Originally Posted by MB Fanatic
I just mounted the 19" OEM rims form the SL65 today at Costco and had a wheel alignment done at the dealer. I am happy to report that the ride is not sacrificed one bit over the stock 18" rims. In fact my wife said that the car felt smoother than it did before. Needless to say the car looks great now and its just drop dead gorgeous when its lowered.
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what tires did you guys put on the rims. mb service center claims we have to move to a lower profile tire to keep same vehicle height. thats why i asked if the ride was bumpier.
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Originally Posted by gmdebruyn
what tires did you guys put on the rims. mb service center claims we have to move to a lower profile tire to keep same vehicle height. thats why i asked if the ride was bumpier.
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a few...
very nice choice 
thinking about getting some wheels myself and ive been leaning towards hres... i think you just swayed my choice. btw, we just got a new 55 wagon in the family a few days ago. silver with everything but electronic trunk closer. wow does it look awesome.
im still wonderin what we will do with a wagon that fast but my my my, its so nice to have...
i will post some pics as soon as i can for those of you interested
thinking about getting some wheels myself and ive been leaning towards hres... i think you just swayed my choice. btw, we just got a new 55 wagon in the family a few days ago. silver with everything but electronic trunk closer. wow does it look awesome.im still wonderin what we will do with a wagon that fast but my my my, its so nice to have...
i will post some pics as soon as i can for those of you interested
