E55 on Weld RTS s71 - my new street/strip setup - Page 2

Apr 25, 2015 | 08:57 PM

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Mike450

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You'll love it. I run a very similar setup on my srt8 for years. Nice 55.

Apr 25, 2015 | 08:59 PM

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They won't have much to say other than they don't make wheels for your car.

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You nailed it! I must inquire with Weld!

Apr 25, 2015 | 09:08 PM

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2003 E55

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They won't have much to say other than they don't make wheels for your car.

Yeah exactly what they told me, not theit intention to put on our cars so not very helpful. Best bet is grab a 5x4.5 bolt pattern wheel and then machine it. They will build you whatever offset you need.

Apr 25, 2015 | 11:36 PM

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Beautiful

I commend you for thinking out of the box..

Apr 26, 2015 | 10:46 AM

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2003 E55

Thanks Miguel! Now I gotta back up the "look" with some timeslips. Coming soon

Apr 26, 2015 | 10:50 AM

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Thanks Miguel! Now I gotta back up the "look" with some timeslips. Coming soon

I like the sound of that!

Apr 26, 2015 | 03:08 PM

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That looks pretty mean

Apr 26, 2015 | 08:39 PM

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i wonder if this setup will work on a c63??
Anyone know??

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Apr 26, 2015 | 09:23 PM

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i wonder if this setup will work on a c63??
Anyone know??

Yeah it will if you order the right offset and do the machine work. They won't build them to fit out of the box for our cars but if you're okay with putting in a little work you can get them to fit.

Apr 26, 2015 | 09:55 PM

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E55 AMG

If i pulled up next to this thing at a light. I would be afraid lol.

Apr 27, 2015 | 09:24 AM

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Wow,looks light ,what's it weigh ?

Apr 28, 2015 | 01:13 AM

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They're not incredibly light if I recall correctly but what they are most importantly here is strong. Billet as opposed to cast aluminum is all I recommend putting on a heavy car that goes like stink.

Apr 28, 2015 | 11:37 AM

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A 17x10 RTS is a little more than 19lbs.

Apr 28, 2015 | 02:26 PM

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One of these pictures is now my cover on FB. I've been waiting for someone to do this since I bought this damn car

Apr 28, 2015 | 04:10 PM

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I am not going to lie, nor am I going to be ashamed.....

That set up makes me hard!

Apr 28, 2015 | 04:44 PM

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2003 E55

Lol thanks for the feedback guys. I'm getting a better photoset done in the next week or two so will update the thread. Hopefully I'll be making to the track soon too.

I can weigh them next time I have them off the car they are light but by no means lightest wheel out there.

I really wanted the strength, look, stance and functionality of a wider rear tire.

Apr 29, 2015 | 12:02 PM

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haters crazy

Every time I see the pics I begin to drool a little. I've wanted Welds for the longest time. Maybe I will sell my CCW's

Apr 29, 2015 | 03:20 PM

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2003 E55

Do it! You won't regret it.

Apr 29, 2015 | 07:35 PM

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May 25, 2015 | 09:45 AM

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2003 E55

Teaser from a shoot I did will post rest of set soon. So far have been super happy with this setup: best ride quality, hooks at track and street, gets a lot of compliments on being different than other Benz setups.