Need Advice on Wheels
12-16-2019, 08:50 AM
#1
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Need Advice on Wheels
Posted this on the R-230 subforum, but not getting much response; figured I'd try here:
Just bought our first Mercedes--2005 SL500, so get ready for some stupid questions!
Vin Decoder calls my wheels "Double Spoke AMG"; they have 5 wide, split spokes. In the Corvette World I come from, very similar wheels, sans the split spokes, are referred to as "Gumby" wheels. I'd like to switch to wheels I've seen on a 2007 SL550 with 10 single spokes, or the 14 spoke wheels I've seen on a 2008 SL550.
I assume these wheels are stock on both cars, and if so, are the same rim size as my '05. I believe the rims on the '05 are 18x9.5-rear, and 18x8.5 front. Sound right? I'm also assuming the wheel offsets would be the same, so I would have no problems running these wheels. Are my assumptions correct?
Secondly, regardless if the 10 and 14 spoke are OEM, can someone give me a tip on where to buy them? (Already checked the Forum and eBay, nothing.)
Thanks for your help!
Just bought our first Mercedes--2005 SL500, so get ready for some stupid questions!
Vin Decoder calls my wheels "Double Spoke AMG"; they have 5 wide, split spokes. In the Corvette World I come from, very similar wheels, sans the split spokes, are referred to as "Gumby" wheels. I'd like to switch to wheels I've seen on a 2007 SL550 with 10 single spokes, or the 14 spoke wheels I've seen on a 2008 SL550.
I assume these wheels are stock on both cars, and if so, are the same rim size as my '05. I believe the rims on the '05 are 18x9.5-rear, and 18x8.5 front. Sound right? I'm also assuming the wheel offsets would be the same, so I would have no problems running these wheels. Are my assumptions correct?
Secondly, regardless if the 10 and 14 spoke are OEM, can someone give me a tip on where to buy them? (Already checked the Forum and eBay, nothing.)
Thanks for your help!
12-16-2019, 05:30 PM
#2
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Try searching for SL55 Multi spoke factory wheels? There are plenty of wheels out there for the R230.
Too bad you're not interested in 20" multi spokes, I have a brand new set of forged Carlsson Ultra Light 1/16 wheels 20x9.5 front and 20x11.0 rear, the 20" setup uses 255/30-20 and 305/25-20.
Hope this info helps.
Too bad you're not interested in 20" multi spokes, I have a brand new set of forged Carlsson Ultra Light 1/16 wheels 20x9.5 front and 20x11.0 rear, the 20" setup uses 255/30-20 and 305/25-20.
Hope this info helps.
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