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Imo just because you made this post you are on edge about them which probably means you shouldn’t buy, I love 19 inch cls55 and the 2piece wheels on the 55’s, I know a member here is selling a black set! That’s what I would look into
Personally, I like these wheels their modeled after a BBS wheel, but at a lower price point. I think that these wheels would look nice on a silver E55.
So good for it, you only live once. And life is too short. The only opinion that matters is yours. It's your money and your car. Enjoy
so...with most BBS copies, they generally add extra material as they do not have the same manufacturing techniques or machines to produce the same quality for a low cost. generally speaking, that means the wheel strength is ok for the most part.
one other thing to mention, many wheel companies have their wheels produced by an established company, or parent company. it would be advisable to look into who actually manufactured the wheels to determine if they do meet safety and quality standards. i.e. many wheels are cast by TSW which is a very reliable and quality OEM type manufacturer. any wheels produced by them for other smaller companies will be reliable as OEM issued wheels.
not really on edge, I was more hoping someone had experience with the brand.
Not sure about who actually produces the wheels? I did read that the low pressure casting process used to make them is the same as many OEM wheels for different manufacturers is supposed to be superior to gravity cast wheels.
*edit: according to their website they manufacture in house.
The killer for me is shipping to Australia. The cost takes the purchase over the threshold for having to pay import duty. Tax man gets his claws into it then...
pretty sure the specs will work. maybe a 5mm spacer on the front, depending on how close they run to the struts. hopefully there's plenty of room.
the casting style you are referring to is from the ages. for us, low value cars have the low pressure cast wheels as OEM. performance vehicles for the most part have wheels cast or forged from high end manufactures. brand name wheels manufacturers produce for OEM's when trey are infact high quality.
generic mass produced cars from OEM will if cost permits...low quality cast wheels.
the car will not be tracked or driven in a particularly aggressive manner, so i think the low pressure cast construction should be ok. they are load rated high enough.
found some youtube vids about the company and the actual style wheel i am looking at. most of the comments under the vids from owners are positive. everyone seems to understand they are entry level wheels and are not using them for purposes they aren't designed for. i haven't been able to find anyone who has broken a set yet.
i'd love to buy BBS or similar but for now, my budget will not stretch that far.
Not sure if they will clear the brakes without spacers
they have the same back spacing as other wheels i have found online fitted to W211 E55's, so i think they should be ok based on that. that would be checked by the supplier at time of ordering too.
they have the same back spacing as other wheels i have found online fitted to W211 E55's, so i think they should be ok based on that. that would be checked by the supplier at time of ordering too.
You ever find out anything else? I'm looking at buying these also. I like the way they look. Just hate to order not knowing if they fit or not.
You ever find out anything else? I'm looking at buying these also. I like the way they look. Just hate to order not knowing if they fit or not.
In the end i put things on hold due to some family related matters that required spending my car mod funds. i've just started looking at wheels again but circumstances will allow for an increased budget, so started to look at brands like Work, BBS, HRE etc..
the specs i am hoping to go to are:
Front: 19x8.5 ET +28 245/35 R19
Rears: 19x10 ET +40 275/30 R19
As for those JNC005 wheels, with the specs i posted in the OP they should fit ok. the photos are of the 10 or 10.5 inch wheel though, which has a far deeper dish. Fronts would poke 6mm more and also be 6mm closer to the struts than the OEM wheels, Rears would poke 9mm more and be 3mm closer to the struts than the OEM wheels.
In the end i put things on hold due to some family related matters that required spending my car mod funds. i've just started looking at wheels again but circumstances will allow for an increased budget, so started to look at brands like Work, BBS, HRE etc..
the specs i am hoping to go to are:
Front: 19x8.5 ET +28 245/35 R19
Rears: 19x10 ET +40 275/30 R19
As for those JNC005 wheels, with the specs i posted in the OP they should fit ok. the photos are of the 10 or 10.5 inch wheel though, which has a far deeper dish. Fronts would poke 6mm more and also be 6mm closer to the struts than the OEM wheels, Rears would poke 9mm more and be 3mm closer to the struts than the OEM wheels.
hope that helps?
HRE is a great place to start if your wheel budget has expanded. They've been producing performance wheels for 40 years and are often considered to be the best in the wheel industry. Below are two models that they can build in the exact same spec that you desire + any color that you want. Top model is the Classic 300 and the bottom model is the 540. if you have any questions about either feel free to ask.
If your roads are mostly smooth these wheels may be worth taking a chance on.
I would not trust a budget 19" wheel with very low-profile tires to withstand a pothole.
They are nice-looking.
yeah as mentioned above my budget has increased so i am looking at flow formed at a minimum, preferably forged options. Half my issue is shipping to Australia from overseas suppliers. The AUD is undervalued at the moment so we get stung.
HRE is a great place to start if your wheel budget has expanded... they can build in the exact same spec that you desire + any color that you want. Top model is the Classic 300.
Hi Dave. I like that wheel (Classic 300).
i visited your website but it only gives the option of requesting a quote without actually seeing what build options like colour or hardware?
ive been pretty happy with my mandrus wheels. I have had to sets of their rotary forged wheels. Never bent or cracked, made for MB so no hub rings or spacers and I get complements on the all the time. Also about 1250 a set (for 18")
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