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Old Nov 10, 2004 | 10:28 AM
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Super Strong 04 E55 Winter Wheels Wanted!

Here in NJ the roads in the winter get to a horrid state of disrepair. What are some strong wheel recomendations? I plan on order a set of M3 to help with my 5 mile commute.
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Custom built forged rims are the strongest but that is a lot money to spend on your winter set. They start around $600 each. I would probably do the same size front and back with a 245/40/18 tire.

How about a set of TSW replicas for $212 each at tires.com:

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TSW's are notorious for being too soft----easily bent
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Thanks I am looking for strong wheels, NJ will kill the best of wheels. Any ideas?
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Thanks I am looking for strong wheels, NJ will kill the best of wheels. Any ideas?

AMISTAD (CUSTOMIZED Wheels from Japan) shall handle the AMGs
https://mbworld.org/forums/slk55-r171/86953-finally-amistad-slk-amg.html
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AMISTAD (CUSTOMIZED Wheels from Japan) shall handle the AMGs
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=86953

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depends on the weather
thisn is an easy question ....

the cold forged BBS RE

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