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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 08:34 PM
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Any recommendations for spinner wheels going on a 1978 300D?
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 08:45 PM
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Old Apr 29, 2004 | 02:26 AM
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Im with oggle on this one!
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Old Apr 29, 2004 | 09:06 AM
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depends on the weather
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Old Apr 29, 2004 | 11:35 AM
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IMHO, Spinners really don't go on a Classic Auto like your 78 300D!
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Old Apr 29, 2004 | 11:55 AM
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Originally posted by E55 KEV
IMHO, Spinners really don't go on a Classic Auto like your 78 300D!

Do they really go with any auto ?
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Old Apr 29, 2004 | 11:56 AM
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I generally agree, but if you are going to get wheels for your ride, the few styles that would look good are 17" brabus mono IVs. I had a set on my W123 and they looked awsome, they really set the car off. and, I am selling them, so let me know if your interested; thanks.

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Old Apr 29, 2004 | 12:04 PM
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Do they really go with any auto ?
Not on any auto is correct, however, IMHO, more suitable on a late madel luxury SUV or truck. I would never buy them.
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Old Apr 29, 2004 | 01:45 PM
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Old Apr 29, 2004 | 01:58 PM
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I looked at my calendar hoping it was April 1st.
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Old Apr 29, 2004 | 02:43 PM
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never seen spinners on anything close to that model hehe
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Old Apr 29, 2004 | 02:56 PM
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I appreciate the feedback. I'm not familiar with wheels at all, but my 300D is a great looking ride and I want to tighten it up with new wheels.
I think the spinners look good but I've never seen them on a car like this.
Thanks for the feedback.
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Old Apr 29, 2004 | 05:19 PM
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here's the math


Mercedes + Spinners = BAD very, very bad

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Old Apr 30, 2004 | 10:57 AM
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Do they really go with any auto ?
Amen!
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Old Apr 30, 2004 | 12:57 PM
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Originally posted by Luke@tirerack
here's the math


Mercedes + Spinners = BAD very, very bad
Luke, are you sure you passed your math classes when you were in school ?

The proper forumla is:

Any Car + Spinners = Bad very, very bad.

Now class repeat after me:

Any Car + Spinners = Bad very, very bad.
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I keep my comments here Mercedes related
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