Just Got Her, New to MB Forum
06-09-2011, 01:53 PM
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CLS55 AMG, TUNDRA PLATINUM, Concours 14 Sold,TRX 700XX Sold
I think it has allot to do with taste on this forum. Asanti is a very popular wheel in urban areas. They are certainly not cheap. To be honest, I don't think anyone on this forum wants to be associated with anything branded "Ghetto". Even if it looks good. I had chrome Lowenhart wheels in my CLS when I first bought my CLS back in 2005, and I was teased by forum members for having them, even though they cost just as much as the wheels that I currently own.
Funny thing is that I'm actually happy that the community gave me a hard time. Gave me a chance to see that the non chrome face wheels look better on the vehicle anyway
Funny thing is that I'm actually happy that the community gave me a hard time. Gave me a chance to see that the non chrome face wheels look better on the vehicle anyway
response. I've been into cars all my life, went to an elite military academy and have worked in the automotive industry where we focused on performance at all cost so the reaction was a little puzzling. I had my suspicions but now I understand. It's interesting, I never thought chrome could be so devisive. Still, I'm happy to be apart of the group, I know the fourum does set the "style" with member opinions, heck that's why we talk to get input. I'll choose the focus on the core issue-I've been in vettes, porches, ferrari's but the AMG punch on this car is as Jerremy Clarkson puts it "Epic!" & that's what binds us.
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haha ... sure does
06-09-2011, 02:13 PM
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Still, these HRE's are beautiful to me.
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06-09-2011, 04:05 PM
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Still, these HRE's are beautiful to me.
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06-09-2011, 04:14 PM
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For my car 2007 W/ p030 package (factory 19" wheels). What line would you say would be good to look into if I wanted to have a slight lip all around something 5-7 starish...planning on either keeping the 19" and go wider or go 20" and still go wider. Gloss black lip with statin black center? You can pm me to keep the topic on track
For my car 2007 W/ p030 package (factory 19" wheels). What line would you say would be good to look into if I wanted to have a slight lip all around something 5-7 starish...planning on either keeping the 19" and go wider or go 20" and still go wider. Gloss black lip with statin black center? You can pm me to keep the topic on track
06-09-2011, 05:09 PM
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I think this is all relevant to the original topic. Since he is looking for a wheel for his CLS.
I would look at the following lines for the CLS chassis.
940R Series
990R Series
790R Series
590R Series
P40 Series
991R
994R
995R
We can do different finishes for centers and outers, no problem.
Gloss black lip and satin black center is no problem. Its a really popular finish because it looks great, especially on light cars like white. If you want to do the murder out look, black on black, its a great look. On dark grey cars, it looks really good as well.
All personal preference on colors. I would recommend 20" for CLS, but of course I'm not sure what type of road conditions you have.
For extreme, Vic55 did a set of C97 (Comp Series) wheel in 20" for his E63.
Hope this helps. There's so many options.
I would look at the following lines for the CLS chassis.
940R Series
990R Series
790R Series
590R Series
P40 Series
991R
994R
995R
We can do different finishes for centers and outers, no problem.
Gloss black lip and satin black center is no problem. Its a really popular finish because it looks great, especially on light cars like white. If you want to do the murder out look, black on black, its a great look. On dark grey cars, it looks really good as well.
All personal preference on colors. I would recommend 20" for CLS, but of course I'm not sure what type of road conditions you have.
For extreme, Vic55 did a set of C97 (Comp Series) wheel in 20" for his E63.
Hope this helps. There's so many options.
06-09-2011, 11:32 PM
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Hmmm, what wheels are considered higher quality. I'm an engineer and worked for one of the leading tire companies and have put more focus on the tire than the wheel, but what can you help me understand about the wheel choices? Or is it a matter of style. I'm just curious if it's related to taste or HP as I'm hp crazy. LOL
Asanti's are the main choice of guys from the hood when they seek multipiece wheels.
Asanti depreciate more than most other wheels.
Asanti has many styles that are blingy.
Asanti sounds like hip-hop star Ashanti.
They're okay I guess. I prefer Work, DPE, ADV.1, HRE, D2 and a few others.
06-10-2011, 12:13 AM
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I had GFG s really nice wheels fit finish n Quality...............................NOW rockin DPE s in SUPER CONCAVE CARBONFIBER wheels with Factory Colour LIPS...............Absolutely Love Them.......n the best part no body has ever heard of them up here in CANADA...
06-10-2011, 01:30 AM
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Asanti's seem to have a lot of finish issues.
Asanti's are the main choice of guys from the hood when they seek multipiece wheels.
Asanti depreciate more than most other wheels.
Asanti has many styles that are blingy.
Asanti sounds like hip-hop star Ashanti.
They're okay I guess. I prefer Work, DPE, ADV.1, HRE, D2 and a few others.
Asanti's are the main choice of guys from the hood when they seek multipiece wheels.
Asanti depreciate more than most other wheels.
Asanti has many styles that are blingy.
Asanti sounds like hip-hop star Ashanti.
They're okay I guess. I prefer Work, DPE, ADV.1, HRE, D2 and a few others.
I'm doing my research on some other wheels. Motor work first starting saturday.
06-23-2011, 10:14 PM
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06-23-2011, 11:24 PM
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06-26-2011, 10:35 AM
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Do you still have the Asanti wheels? I might be interested in taking them off of your hands..I been considering the Vossen's or the HRE's that you got but would but would take the Asanti's if the price is right.. congrats on the new ride and wheels..looks great
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06-26-2011, 01:51 PM
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Thanks man, sent u a message.
