E55 Dropped on 20" GFG Medellin

Mar 15, 2011 | 05:59 PM

taurran

Thread Starter

Super Member

Joined: May 2009

Posts: 511

Likes: 2

From: Orlando, FL

04 E55 AMG, 03 350z Track Built/Single Turbo

E55 Dropped on 20" GFG Medellin

Hey guys, I figure it's my turn to post up a "new shoes thread". I recently picked up some 20" GFG Medellin wheels in flat back for a STEAL from a guy that was wanting to sell fast.

I added some AMG center caps and put the wheels on the car last night. The car is dropped, and there's really very little room, but I'm pretty sure I'm not rubbing.

Let me know what you think of the wheels/stance! Thanks!

Mar 15, 2011 | 06:04 PM

Vic55

Administrator

Joined: Nov 2001

Posts: 12,263

Likes: 901

From: THE Orange County, California

2024 C8 Z06- 2025 BMW CS- 2022 Porsche 992 GTS

Thats a pretty good looking wheel... how much do they weigh? I heard GFG's are on the heavier side.

Mar 15, 2011 | 06:08 PM

AMG_RL

Super Member

Joined: Apr 2010

Posts: 781

Likes: 0

From: Bay Area, CA

E55 AMG, 72' Toyota Carina, 63' Ford F100, 72' Mercedes 250c, 15' Harley Davidson Softail

looks good. how wide/offset are those?

Mar 15, 2011 | 06:11 PM

taurran

Thread Starter

Super Member

Joined: May 2009

Posts: 511

Likes: 2

From: Orlando, FL

04 E55 AMG, 03 350z Track Built/Single Turbo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vic55

Thats a pretty good looking wheel... how much do they weigh? I heard GFG's are on the heavier side.

Yeah I would guess around 30 lbs. They're 3-peice forged wheels by Giovanna so they're nice quality. I'm not really into racing this car, so they're good for me.

Mar 15, 2011 | 06:13 PM

taurran

Thread Starter

Super Member

Joined: May 2009

Posts: 511

Likes: 2

From: Orlando, FL

04 E55 AMG, 03 350z Track Built/Single Turbo

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMG_RL

looks good. how wide/offset are those?

20x8.5" and 20x10"

I wish I could tell you the offsets, because the seller didn't know. I bought them solely based on the pics on his car.

Luckily they fit just right.

Running 275's in the rear.

Mar 15, 2011 | 06:51 PM

AKnight55

MBWorld Fanatic!

Joined: Dec 2005

Posts: 6,759

Likes: 96

From: NH

2012 C63 BS & 2014 E63 Estate & 2008 CLK63 BS

Perfect stance... Looking good. How are you dropped?

The next step for me, would be to black out the chrome trim moldings..

Mar 15, 2011 | 07:14 PM

randallaguirre

Member

Joined: Mar 2007

Posts: 214

Likes: 1

From: PHX & Huntsville

2010 Silverado, 03 H2, 66 Nova SS, 03 E55

Please tell me you didnt buy those off of Sam in Atlanta.....

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Verdad Gallardo

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Verdad Gallardo

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Verdad Gallardo

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Verdad Gallardo

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Verdad Gallardo

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Verdad Gallardo

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Verdad Gallardo

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Verdad Gallardo

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Verdad Gallardo

10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Verdad Gallardo

Mar 15, 2011 | 07:48 PM

BenzoBoi

Super Moderator

Joined: Jul 2003

Posts: 11,664

Likes: 3

From: SoCal

W221

Stance is definitely spot on. Wheels look good too!

Mar 15, 2011 | 08:46 PM

#10

Tunruh

Junior Member

Joined: Nov 2010

Posts: 50

Likes: 0

From: Denver

2006 E55 AMG

looks about perfect. wheels are sick with the amg center cap.

Mar 15, 2011 | 08:46 PM

#11

FASN8N

MBWorld Fanatic!

Joined: Feb 2005

Posts: 1,728

Likes: 3

From: Atlanta

CTSV/6sp Grocery Getter

Looking good

Mar 15, 2011 | 09:59 PM

#12

2004RennTechE55

Member

Joined: Jan 2011

Posts: 85

Likes: 0

2004 e55, 2006 gmc 3500 van( for work )

Keep them clean or you will regret it. They get dirt stuck in between the face of the rim and the outer ring. I have a set of asanti 2 piece and have to clean them ever day. Invest in a Polishing ball and clean them DAILY!!!

Mar 15, 2011 | 10:02 PM

#13

taurran

Thread Starter

Super Member

Joined: May 2009

Posts: 511

Likes: 2

From: Orlando, FL

04 E55 AMG, 03 350z Track Built/Single Turbo

Thanks guys. I'm pretty happy with them. I was considering raising the rear about 1/4-1/2" to get some extra clearance but I'm not sure if it's needed just yet.

I also took the time while the wheels were off to touch up the calipers with some paint. I found a color at Advance auto that matched the caliper color almost perfectly. You can't even tell they're touched up unless you're real close.

I thought about blacking out the moldings but I kind of like how they match the polished lip of the wheels. My next mod was planned to be the normal CF lip and possibly a diffuser, followed by a powder coat of the calipers when I replace my rotors.

Mar 15, 2011 | 10:03 PM

#14

taurran

Thread Starter

Super Member

Joined: May 2009

Posts: 511

Likes: 2

From: Orlando, FL

04 E55 AMG, 03 350z Track Built/Single Turbo

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2004RennTechE55

Thanks. I've seen those ball things but never actually used one, but I know what you mean because my Z has two piece wheels. I'll have to look into that.

Mar 15, 2011 | 10:38 PM

#15

tbal

MBWorld Fanatic!

Joined: Sep 2008

Posts: 3,575

Likes: 8

From: BC

Haters crazy

looks sick! wheels are nice...

Mar 16, 2011 | 01:47 PM

#16

zach1745

Junior Member

Joined: Dec 2010

Posts: 36

Likes: 0

From: Dallas / Houston, TX

06 CLS 55 AMG, 03 Toyota Camery (daily driver)

Wheels look good and def like the stance of the car. That AMG center cap is a nice touch too.

Mar 16, 2011 | 02:06 PM

#17

randallaguirre

Member

Joined: Mar 2007

Posts: 214

Likes: 1

From: PHX & Huntsville

2010 Silverado, 03 H2, 66 Nova SS, 03 E55

You need a cruising down the road shot taken fron another car from low-level.

----and I forgive you.

Mar 16, 2011 | 02:42 PM

#18

taurran

Thread Starter

Super Member

Joined: May 2009

Posts: 511

Likes: 2

From: Orlando, FL

04 E55 AMG, 03 350z Track Built/Single Turbo

Quote:

Originally Posted by randallaguirre

You need a cruising down the road shot taken fron another car from low-level.

----and I forgive you.

Lol.. thanks.

Yeah, as soon as I get my CF lip put on I'll do a photo shoot with a pro photographer friend that owes me. I'm considering blacking out the headlights as well.