I really like the look of the 20" multi spoke AMG wheels, but am worried about the low profile. I'm in the Northeast and potholes are all around the place. Are the 20" wheels forged? Are they prone to bend? Just wanted some thoughts. Thanks!

 

These are forged:

And they are TOUGH. Also the tires have plenty of meat around them for my E63. I'd take forged 20" wheels over cast 19" wheels.

 

The factory 20s don't even have very low pro tires, you'll be fine. I'm rocking 21s on some of the worst roads known to man.

 

Sorry I should have clarified. I'm asking about the 20" multi-spoke AMG wheels offered as an $850 option for the 2022 E53. Pictured below. Are these forged? If so, I think I'm going to go for it. Otherwise, I'm concerned about damage in the NY/NJ area.

 

Not forged.

 

^ Definitely not forged.

 

Thanks for the info. I'm not going 20" then. I may look aftermarket for alternative 19s if I get bored with these.

 

For sure, you are paying ultra premium for mb wheels, forged or not.

aftermarket 19” with proper offsets can be challenging to find.

 

me too! Chicago has some of the worst roads out there.

 

alt 2 chi,
What kind of tires do you ue during the winter?
Thanks?

 

Just a little info from someone that has been in the wheel game for 20 plus years....
Although there are many methods of wheel construction they are all safe, yes Forged 6061 are a better built wheel then a cast wheels however for those that are worried about potholes is like being stuck between a hard place and a rock, Unfortunately it wont matter if you spend 15K on some 2-3pc forged wheels or 1500.00 on a set of replica wheels
if you hit a pot hole at the right speed chances are the wheel will get damage , bend or crack , I usually tell customers to look for wheels where the brand is active with their customers, look for brands that dont discontinue their line every year, what's the point of having a life time structure warranty if the wheel is discontinued when you need it?
either way I just wanted to shoot out my 2cents, hope nobody takes it wrong just me trying to help
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nice looking wheels

 

Thank you, we do have a nice collection of different models and we can also build any design you would like.
If your ever in the market for some wheels just let me know, We can definitely help.

 

I have the Sottozero 3's on my forged factory 20". The Sottozero's have served me well.

 

Thanks, i think i will follow your lead with the Sottozero 3's. I am in Montana and the roads are in good condition very very few potholes but we have snow for sure!
i saw a lot of conversation on tire sizes. Did you stay with the normal 265/35/20 front and 295/30/20 rear or put a square set up probably with 265 all around?
Any issue with clearance of the tire?

 

Smart move. As someone who bought the dealer tire and wheel insurance package (E53 20s), if I could do it over again, I wouldn't have. It's been a royal PITA to get claims sorted (no fault of the dealer, all MB corporate issues), and the ride on 20s with low profile tires around here (CT/NY/NJ) is typically terrible on anything but freshly paved roads. I'd much rather have gone 19s with more sidewall. Live and learn...though I should have already learned 5 cars ago ;-)

 

thanks but the 19s didn't save me either. Blew one out on a moderate pothole last Sunday 35 miles from home in a snowstorm. 4.5 hours to get MB Roadside Assistance to get me a tow truck. Ordered a modern spare kit. The rim was not damaged but needed a new tire at 5k miles.

 

Damn man, sorry to hear! If it's any consolation I've bent three 20s in just over a year

 

Awe that sucks. I have a theory that run-flats do a better job at protecting rims against potholes, but are less likely to survive potholes because their sidewalls crack/tear open. I'm going with a modern spare and plan to change all tires to non-run flats when I get my next flat or these go bald, whichever comes first.

 

Where do you believe that you can stow the spare? There's not enough space under the trunk floor. There are spaces designed for the jack, triangles, lug wrench, but not for a spare.

 

i just plan to put it in the trunk. I have a cargo net that attaches to D rings on the trunk floor. Plan to put the spare under that so it doesnt move around.

 

I do not think that is a sufficient way to secure a 35 lb. object in the case of a sudden stop. I would add cargo tie-down straps as well.

 

that's a good idea. thanks.

 

My 2019 S560 cracks 19" wheels on a regular basis. 4matic. Not AMG. Just lousy engineered german wheels.

 

Buy some quality forged 19" wheels and no low-profile tires and your problem will be solved.