Luke, why two W124 AMG monoblocks - same size?
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Luke, why two W124 AMG monoblocks - same size?
The Upgrade Garage shows two AMG Monoblock II wheels of same size and finish at 2 different prices for W124. One states $309 and the other is $259 for Silver and the Chrome lists $409 and $359. What's up?
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depends on the weather
they are differnt wheels the W124 wheel has a 42mm offset and the other which will still fit your car has a 35mm offset. The less expensive one is the one designed for your car ... the 35mm offset is actually designed for the w202
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so there is a 17X7.5 et42 for Monoblock II?
When ordering thru website it seems difficult to know which one. If someone needed to buy a replacement wheel they may get the wrong offset. Is the et42 offset the cheaper one? That offset of et42 sounds good for the W210 because the OEM wheels are et41 on the 16X7.5 (96-99).
Any guess, theory or reason AMG never made the Monoblock II in 16 inch? Thanks.
Any guess, theory or reason AMG never made the Monoblock II in 16 inch? Thanks.
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Any thoughts on the Mille Miglia Bello 16" for the w124? Is there something similar in style and price in 17"? This would be for an '89 260E and i would be looking to go +2" without any rubbing problems and would also be looking to upgrade brakes and suspension in the near future.
Can you recomend a package? I want tight, crisp road holding, but I don't want it to look ridiculous. the stock setup is too squishy for my tastes.
Thanks Luke (& Co.)!
Can you recomend a package? I want tight, crisp road holding, but I don't want it to look ridiculous. the stock setup is too squishy for my tastes.
Thanks Luke (& Co.)!
