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Old 02-02-2006, 01:33 PM
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'05 E55TK, '00 Brabus/Kleemann 5.8 GCab, '05 CLK DTM
No Gwagen products on TR?

What's the deal?
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'05 E55TK, '00 Brabus/Kleemann 5.8 GCab, '05 CLK DTM
Just looking for wheel/tire options....
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The G is a somewhat unique, fitment. You may not find alot of other options....
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'05 E55TK, '00 Brabus/Kleemann 5.8 GCab, '05 CLK DTM
I know this man, but I was just surprised to find that TR had absolutely nothing. The G model wasn't even available in their drop down list. There are plenty of manufacturers that I know have wheels, just figured I'd try and include those that TR carry before I make a decision.
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Oh, believe me, I hear ya' -- I've got several G's - and I even have to put winter tires as well on a few of them....
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Whoah there Clay....don't go telling us what kind of cars you own! You're in danger of pulling back the curtain.
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I've admitted to the G's before....

But thanks for the heads-up-
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just messin' with you man. Can you tell us any more about the XXL?
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depends on the weather
5-130 bolt pattern
66.56 center bore
20mm offset
900 kilo load capacity

tough vehicle to get anything for

Porsche bolt pattern along with high load needs and low offset .... good luck
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Luke, there are TONS of wheels available for the Gwagen - ORC in germany carries 171 different options.

http://www.orc.de//inhalt.php?bereic...c180977f3d1a4b

I was just surprised that the best options readily available in the US are all expensive:
bling wheels (Lowenhart)
tuner wheels (Brabus)
forged wheels (HRE)
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depends on the weather
ummm .... I'm not in Germany
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Might want to double check, but I'm fairly certain that the fitment for the BR463 chassis G500 & G55 is:

5-130 Bolt Pattern
84.1 Centerbore
ET55 (on a 10" width wheel)

Similar to the Porsche Cayenne and VW Touareg except for the centerbore.

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Originally Posted by Luke@tirerack
5-130 bolt pattern
66.56 center bore
20mm offset
900 kilo load capacity

tough vehicle to get anything for

Porsche bolt pattern along with high load needs and low offset .... good luck
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Originally Posted by silversurfer
just messin' with you man. Can you tell us any more about the XXL?
I've done a couple of posts on it - you might get more information from those....
I don't have any of those files with me at the moment - but off the top of my head:

They extend the wheelbase (and chassis) by about 18 -20 inches if I remember correctly. They are hand-built by Stehyr at the factory in Graf Austria. They start with a G500 and cut and lengthen it into a G-XXL.

They are shipped to AMG Manufaktur in Germany for finishing. Just about any option (but the high-performance ones like Vmax) is available to be added to the truck. Normal seating configuration is 2+2+2, but you can go 2+2 or 2+3. The 2+ seats are basically S-Class seats; the +3 seat is regular G55 or G500 rear split-bench. Center console and rear-seating temperature controls are an option if you do the 2+2+2 configuration.

The G55 Technology Package is a common choice - where the G500 is turned into a G55 in all aspects -- but alot of folks choose to leave it as a G500 (XXL).

Powerplant options include a standard V8, 5.5 SC, V12, and diesel motors.

They are definately a customer-ordered vehicle. Base Cost in USD is about $150K, done full-blown is at $250 to $300K. Most folks as I have seen go full-blown with interior and exterior options -- and they are REALLY nice when done-up that way.

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Originally Posted by Luke@tirerack
ummm .... I'm not in Germany
ummm...yeah, that's helpful. Thanks.

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