starbrite

Hi Guys, the photo is an '08 E63 18" wheel that obviously isn't stock. Anyone know if it's an MB option or an aftermarket ? Maybe from another model AMG?

I couldn't find any info on it. Thanks

Meeyatch1

Those actually look like the OEM wheel, but refinished quite poorly and painted silver instead of having the insets darker than the rest of the wheel.

starbrite

Thanks for the reponse Meeyatch, however, I think the insets are narrower on the OEM.

I'll have to look. Can't imagne why anyone would paint it silver.

Edit: well, you may be right. I tried enlarging the pic to read whats on the lower left spoke, but couldn't make it out.

Meeyatch1

The why is because they did not want to pay for someone to refinish the wheels properly. LOL! I am actually being serious, not sarcastic. I have seen dealerships who have taken in a car with curbed wheels have one of those 'refinish your wheels in the back of our truck' places do finish jobs like this for cheap, and they just hope that the car is not bought by an enthusiast who knows better. It looks like it says 'AMG' on that lower left spoke inset.

hollandca12

The 2008 cls550. Had similar 18" wheels from the factory in silver. I would look in that direction.

stockC43

Yes, but wider too. They were finished in silver w/machined face. If that's the case, free upgrade? Look closely at the amg logo. The dashes //// should be progressively shorter as they approach the a of amg. I have also seen nock off wheels say ////AMC or ////HMG.

starbrite

@hollandca, I beleive you're on to something, a cl550 :



Thanks all !!
Now I just have to take a look at the actual car......