Where did my wheels come from?

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Jun 4, 2007 | 12:20 AM
  #1  
I'm trying to find out where the heck these wheels i just got came from? They look pretty cool because they're styled after the SLR, but i can't figure out if these were MB accessory wheels or some kind of knockoff aftermarkets. They were made in Germany. The previous owner of these had them on a W210 E55. They have at least had 2 or 3 sets of tires on them (judging by the residual tape from the weights).

The fronts are 18x8.5 and the rears are 18x9.5.

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Jun 4, 2007 | 12:55 AM
  #2  
I've seen a set of them chromed out on W220 S-Class- don't know which car they come stock with though...?
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Jun 4, 2007 | 01:54 AM
  #3  
Quote: I've seen a set of them chromed out on W220 S-Class- don't know which car they come stock with though...?
I saw the same rims @ Fletcher Jones Motorcars new car showroom (a while back), they are Brabus rims. The sticker on this car (SL) add $6000.00 for this 20" set of rims (If you look at the rims (not on the spoke), there is a Brabus letter on the rims, if NO Brabus letter, it's a knock off (or replica). Regards.
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Jun 4, 2007 | 02:52 AM
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I can't find any brand markings on them at all. All that is cast into the back side of the spokes is the size and offset, "T849", a date code, VAI and JWL certifications, load rating and Germany.

All together, I'm not complaining for 400 bucks!
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Jun 4, 2007 | 10:22 AM
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Those rims are Lorinser LM-6. Check out this link: http://www.lorinser.com/lorinser_neu...ilder/lm_6.jpg
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Jun 4, 2007 | 12:51 PM
  #6  
Thanks! I don't think they're the real thing as there's no Lorinser logo on them at all. I won't know if they are two-piece until i get the tires changed in a few weeks. The previous owner of them did have spacers for them which I'll see if i can get. The center bore is some ridiculously large 82mm, and from what I've seen the spacers also make it the correct size bore.
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Jun 4, 2007 | 06:03 PM
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there are some replicas on ebay..but since the centerbore is 82mm i think they are real Lorinser's.
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Jun 5, 2007 | 12:19 AM
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Quote: there are some replicas on ebay..but since the centerbore is 82mm i think they are real Lorinser's.
the only TWO things are that there is no Lorinser logo near the valve stem and that these wheels are 18". Supposedly the LM-6 doesn't even come in 18".
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