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Dec 9, 2005 | 05:41 AM

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The Godfather

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I just put HRE's on my 210 55 and just had them powercoated black with the polished lip. I will post some new pics today.
Your car would great with black wheels with a huge polished lip in the rear, also the wheels will stand out big time with those super sized silver AMG brakes you got.
Mario

lol wtf, you dont mess around!!!! Who did the powder coating? I can't wait to see!!!!

Dec 9, 2005 | 09:00 AM

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Godfather I like the looks of your beast...

I wanna do the same for 211 E55...

P.S. Looked at Iforged wheels and they have some very nice ones...

What are the horror stories about Iforged???

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Dec 9, 2005 | 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by medici78

How do you like the Pilot Sports?

They seem to grip much better than the Contis in the corners (haven't tried any dragstrip launches with them). Ride is similar to stock, although there is a little more NVH with 19's and a smaller sidewall. Nothing siginificant though and well worth the tradeoff.

Dec 10, 2005 | 08:14 PM

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What about black C21's on a black '01 E55?

Dec 10, 2005 | 08:19 PM

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Godfather, where did you get those xenon projection beam headlamps and what type of wheels are on your whip?

Dec 10, 2005 | 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by M5 RUS

Godfather I like the looks of your beast...

I wanna do the same for 211 E55...

P.S. Looked at Iforged wheels and they have some very nice ones...

What are the horror stories about Iforged???

From what I recall their customer service was terrible a couple years back. However, from what I have seen it is much improved. If you want to make it easier, go through a vendor, as they will handle the contact with iforged should problems arise. I have a set of their wheels on order. I'll be sure to post pics once they are on.

Dec 11, 2005 | 02:00 PM

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Thanks guys

Vic55...I like your wheels also because they are light!!!

E55Cent...Your wheels look very nice...How much do they weight and price?

SL65 are also very nice but too heavy...

I am too thinking about gun-metal insides...

Guy's!!!

It would be NICE if you could post the pics of the wheels you are suggesting...if possible prices and best place too GET them from...

I only want 19's...Our roads are not that good...20's wouldn't surrvive long...

Ok M5 RUS, took some pics of my new black wheels. I missing one lug on the rear, does anyone know where to buy wheel locks 12 1.5mm about 25mm long?

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Dec 11, 2005 | 02:17 PM

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Dec 11, 2005 | 02:43 PM

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classic HRE 540R in black would look great!

Dec 11, 2005 | 03:41 PM

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Vic55, Where did you get the wheel locks and how close are your front calipers to you spokes? I want to put a big brake kit but I'm having rubbing issues.
Mario

Dec 13, 2005 | 02:55 AM

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E55Cent...I like your prevous wheels better...

How does really 5-10ibs affect E55 performance...

I like HRE Competition ones...

What about Knesis are they also light???

Where can I find the best deal on HRE wheels???

Dec 13, 2005 | 03:28 AM

#37

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Godfather, where did you get those xenon projection beam headlamps and what type of wheels are on your whip?

Got them from a buddy. PUt it all together myself. (W211 projectors bixenon).

Wheels are iForged (www.iforged.com) I ordered 4 sets w/ them, from 1st to last, never had a problem.

Dec 13, 2005 | 07:25 AM

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classic HRE 540R in black would look great!

Are you the one with the M3 with charcoal paint 540R on TWC website?

Dec 13, 2005 | 08:28 AM

#39

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How strong and heavy are those Iforged wheels...

Dec 13, 2005 | 09:42 AM

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Are you the one with the M3 with charcoal paint 540R on TWC website?

No, Im the one with steel gray M3 and HRE 843R!!!

Dec 13, 2005 | 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by M5 RUS

I guess you like the silver color better because they are the same wheels, just black. These wheel are not any heavier than my stock 18" AMG ones with tires.
I really don't know that much about Knesis, I know that HRE are very light for being a 3 piece and for how strong they are.

Dec 13, 2005 | 10:56 AM

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Quote:

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Vic55, Where did you get the wheel locks and how close are your front calipers to you spokes? I want to put a big brake kit but I'm having rubbing issues.
Mario

The wheel locks came with the wheels set from Evosport- I am not sure where they got them from but they cost a crap load!! My front calipers are about 1/2 inch off the calipers and the front wheels are I believe a 27 offset.

In regards to unsprung weight I can definitely tell a difference. These wheels are about 8lbs lighter in the front and 9lbs in rear versus the factory wheels. So I dropped about 34lbs which, correct me if I am wrong, is like removing a 136lb weight from the car (sprung).

Dec 13, 2005 | 12:00 PM

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Thank you for the good info, your car looks great! I have been told 1lb of rotating weight is equal to 4lbs and some say close to 8lbs but 4lbs sounds more real.
Maybe I will call Evo today or F1 to check out wheel lock prices.

Dec 13, 2005 | 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by E55Cent

I have had some nice wheels in my time and this is the first time I have had wheel locks. Most people told me that if a thief really wants your wheels then wheels locks wont stop them. But wheel locks are a pain in the *** when you get a flat and cant find the lug key.

Dec 14, 2005 | 08:31 AM

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DO you really feel the performance with ligther wheels on such powerful car as E55???

How do you think charcoal HRE C20's...would look on black E55...

or I should go C21 like Vic has???

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Dec 14, 2005 | 09:20 AM

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I'm getting the C20 in this exat finish. I think both of those are nice and really comes down to your taste.

Dec 16, 2005 | 09:16 AM

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You guys think black ones would look better on black then charcoal???

Here E55 with Charcoal 441R's...I wonder how would they look on black E55...

http://us.st11.yimg.com/store1.yimg...._1875_13732611

I like those 441R and 448R wheels also...but they are 5-6ibs heavier then competition ones...

Also been told that competition wheels desingned for tracj use and much stronger then regular HRE....

Can it be true???

Here more pics of 441R and 448R...I'm thinking about...

What do myou think those or Competition C20 or C21

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Dec 16, 2005 | 10:03 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by M5 RUS

DO you really feel the performance with ligther wheels on such powerful car as E55???

How do you think charcoal HRE C20's...would look on black E55...

or I should go C21 like Vic has???

I think the charlcoal looks great on black, its a subtle but nice contrast, it also allows wheels with a thin spoke like the C20 to "show" up a little more. We have done charlcoal on black cars and it looks great (IMO).