Wheel I.D.?
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E55 AMG, Porsche 911 SC
Wheel I.D.?
Just picked up a used 2005 E55 with AMG 20in wheels a few months ago. Today I had noticed a slow leak that turned out to be a cracked wheel. Trying to see if I can replace it. If you recognize this wheel and its original application please chime in.
-Ken
-Ken
Last edited by Ken311; Jun 3, 2013 at 10:17 PM.
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2005 E55 Black, 2007 GL450 Carneol Red
Did you look closely behind the spokes? Often identifying marks are there.
You might just get the cracked one welded/repaired. I had one repaired on the east coast. I'm sure there are such outfits out west. Search the forum for good sources.
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From: Newport Beach, CA
E55 AMG, Porsche 911 SC
Thanks for the input guys.
Went to a wheel shop today to have them confirm if the rim was repairable or not. Needless to say, my problems got worse. All four wheels have problems. The back two are bent and both front wheels are cracked, but only the front left was leaking. The front right had five cracks, the front left had three.
After closer inspection, they turned out to be replica rims. I have no idea what brand they are since the manufacturer tried to badge and pass these off as AMG wheels. However, I STRONGLY encourage all of you to not buy AMG replica wheels. I have bent wheels before, but I have never had wheels crack on me like this, let alone so many times.
I am getting some TSW's put on to replace these junk rims as we speak.
Happy motoring.
-Ken
Went to a wheel shop today to have them confirm if the rim was repairable or not. Needless to say, my problems got worse. All four wheels have problems. The back two are bent and both front wheels are cracked, but only the front left was leaking. The front right had five cracks, the front left had three.
After closer inspection, they turned out to be replica rims. I have no idea what brand they are since the manufacturer tried to badge and pass these off as AMG wheels. However, I STRONGLY encourage all of you to not buy AMG replica wheels. I have bent wheels before, but I have never had wheels crack on me like this, let alone so many times.
I am getting some TSW's put on to replace these junk rims as we speak.
Happy motoring.
-Ken
