komp55

I've always loved the multi-pice titanium silver SL65 rims and was rolling with them until today:



I recently snagged a lightly used set of genuine AMG newer style forged performance package SL65 rims and mounted them up this afternoon:



What I know so far is that they're about 3 to 4 lbs. lighter weight per wheel than the old school rims due to being forged, they were forged in Germany and and are virtually devoid of any lateral or radial runout, and they balanced up exceptionally well. Plus, they display my Brembo GT BBKs more prominently as a result of their more open design. Because they're a bit more chiseled appearing than the older rim style, I need a bit of getting used to the design, but I think they're a nice update for the appearance of the car. But what scares me is their cost if I ever need to buy a replacement. These are among the most expensive AMG wheels (new retail price) ever sold by MB. Fortunately, I didn't have to pay "new" prices for this set.

So thumbs up or down on these?

dannish23

i would rather mount the newer sl65 rims although the older ones are still nice as fack

Hotrod-Realtor

I like them better. Good choice.

Benz-O-Rama

There's just something about those older boat anchor ones, that get's the blood pumping to my nether region.

New ones look good too.....

komp55

Here's a closer up shot of the new style (minus center cap):

Alps

they are nice, thought they would look alot better than the old, but both floats my boat nice look!

elijah

I like the older set better, they're classics & look so damn good on the E!!

CharlyE500

+1 I like better the older version.

cal1

I like the cleaner look of the new ones. Always thought the older ones would look great on my pewter SL.

jdeastbay

+1 on the new. Clean look and gotta love showing off the brakes.

lowprofile

Cannot go wrong with either set but the late model version is perfection.

FASN8N

They look great! Can't beat either set on the W211

RedBullJnky

Both look great. But I would stick with the older version myself.

CharlyE500

+1 the older version looks perfect with pewter car the Titanium color...

GT-ER

I like the new ones better, but I like both regardless.

BenzoBoi

The newer ones do give it a new, fresh look. The old ones give the 211 a timeless look. Win Win situation!!!

Jakpro1

I think it's because I never had the oldies....I WANT THEM SO BAD!!!!

Congrats on the newer!

Silverx69x

Anyone know the part number of the new style wheel?

FASN8N

MBZ-$$$$$

Johncy2000

God I love both wheels!! The old style wheels look more expensive to me though. Maybe its those dang screws in them that make me

desired_speeds

The newer ones definitely look more modern, but both styles look good.

JonMBZ

No way I would give up the old ones. Sorry I dont like the upgrade, please donate.

komp55

Fronts 230 401 56 02
Rears 230 401 57 02

lwalling

Do the SL65 wheels fit without spacers?

discoduck

hahahahha


Both wheels look good, but the newer ones make the car look more updated and sleeker.

If I had to choose, I'd go with the newer ones! Big plus on the weight savings too