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Why is there not a single source for OEM E55 replicas?

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Old 12-04-2017 | 04:19 PM
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Why is there not a single source for OEM E55 replicas?

They've replicated every wheel out there except for the 18" e55 wheels... and I can't for the life of me find a decently priced set that isn't already curbed and welded...
Old 12-04-2017 | 04:51 PM
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because people like the E63 wheels. i think only people that drag race use 55 wheels and there are plenty out there for that. i'll sell you my 63 wheels with barely used tires if you're interested.
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Old 12-04-2017 | 05:33 PM
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The stock 55 wheels are nice but there are quite a few good looking alternatives if you want a brand new stock looking, stock size set. I like the stock ones but I wouldn't have much trouble finding replicas I like which I will do when my brake pads finally need swapping.
Old 12-04-2017 | 06:58 PM
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This place is a joke.
There "were" some replica 18" E55 wheels being sold. OEwheelsllc.com used to sell them. I bought a set.

https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...weldcraft.html


They suddenly disappeared along with other OEM replica wheels and vendors. I read that Daimler sued these companies for copyright infringement.

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Old 12-04-2017 | 07:06 PM
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Some E55 replicas in 19" would be nice
Old 12-05-2017 | 07:30 AM
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^yes I agree. I can't get myself to like the E63 finish... it's too uh... tacky. I love my CLS55 wheels, but all 4 have bent and needed repair, 2 rears have cracked and were repaired at the best shop I could find in the area (the one with all the Ferraris and Lambos out front- Glenn's in Tampa).

Any place where I can get at least a new set of the CLS55 19's??? Again anything decent that pops up is astronomically priced...
Old 12-06-2017 | 11:53 AM
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I've been looking for a deal on a pair of E55 rears for a few months now.

Originally Posted by SMed08
Some E55 replicas in 19" would be nice
I never realized the E55 style was offered in 19's... https://offerup.com/item/detail/387344198/
Old 12-06-2017 | 01:28 PM
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Im in Jax, I'd probably sell my e55 wheels for a set of e63 or similar
Old 12-06-2017 | 02:29 PM
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I've been looking for a deal on a pair of E55 rears for a few months now.



I never realized the E55 style was offered in 19's... https://offerup.com/item/detail/387344198/
whoa wtf..... i wonder what that looks like on our cars, those tires are way too big for my car lol

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