Pictures Finally - Page 2

V8SLK · 07-09-2007

what size tires are you running lontong?

VitaminT · 07-10-2007

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Originally Posted by Bernd js

Mohammed,
you are right, 20'' is too much!
But I like the design of those rims.

And both rims, V8SLK's and lontong's, are drop-centre rims or how are they called?

@lontong: What's the make? I don't know "b4".

Probably the difference is a 1 piece wheels or monoblock wheels vs. 2-3pc wheel. A 3pc wheel typically has a "lip" which is formed from the way the wheel is assembled with a face and then a front and rear half of the rim. The front half forms the lip and is generally polished. Some wheels have a step in the lip and then there are ones that are flat like V8SLKs. I am probably going a little too deep but anyway the flat lip is called a reverse or full reverse.

Here is a pic of some rims I bought a while back. This is a NON full reverse. Sorry for the cigarettes, they're not mine, but it was the only good pic I could find.

In this pic yu can see how the front and back half of the rim is put together and sealed. You can see how the one straight on and the one on the right have different lip sizes.

Ok end highjack. Sorry, seems like I have been doing that a lot later and everyone on here probably knows this stuff anyway. Hmm maybe we need to have a wheel tech thread.

Those are 18x9+37 and 18x10+24 but wrong bolt pattern for the slk.

RacerCub68 · 07-10-2007

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Originally Posted by rlbawk

So I finally got a couple pics posted of my new toy. I just got to say that I have learned a lot from looking over some of the past threads and am about to start ordering parts like smarttop and chrome door pins and hood bonnet fins, you guys who post a lot really rock. Thanks

Welcome and congrats!

The chrome mirrors are starting to become en vogue with in house car designers, maybe those might add some more bling for you.

RacerCub68 · 07-10-2007

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Originally Posted by Bernd js

Yes,
*harrumph* welcome rlbawk.

But now I know V8SLK's wheels: OZ rims with Michelin tyres.

I like the black multi-spoke rims on another member's car on this forum, and have thought about getting the same ones with color matched Mars Red for my car.

I live in Miami, the land of the after market rims. My car holds some interest as so few have stock 10-spoke rims around, they look different. ;-)

I keep threatening Frank I'm gonna VIP the LS430, and drop it with 20" black rims and rubber bands for tires. Make him bounce and shimmey all the way to the office.

I avoid Michelin's tires. I disliked the "dancing on ice" performance they had on rain on every set I've tried so far. I would like, however, to find a slightly quiter run flat. Good rain performance, you can always change shoes at the track.

The stock SLK55 wheels are just fine, and give the car a very distinctive look. All you whiners about the cleaning, remeber what Fernando said! It's better to look good then to feel good!

5-spokes are so nineties. Speaking of which, my prediction for the future of car design: minimalist headlights to hidden, and maybe even BBS lace wheels. Everything else from the eighties is being recycled.

**alroumi** · 07-10-2007

Red wheels would look good on a Red car.

diclehana · 07-10-2007

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Originally Posted by lontong

Show you best wheels on black SLK

20' Iforged Technik

Dont go with something multispoke, i use that b4. Problem on cleaning

Hope you like this one

What you guys think ?

I am sorry but your car looks like a joke!

RacerCub68 · 07-10-2007

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Originally Posted by alroumi

Red wheels would look good on a Red car.

Yeah, but it might not be a "timeless" look.

**alroumi** · 07-10-2007

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Originally Posted by RacerCub68

Yeah, but it might not be a "timeless" look.

Agree, you might get bored in the long run.

**-1-** · 07-10-2007

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Originally Posted by diclehana

I am sorry but your car looks like a joke!

That's mighty harsh talk from one SLK enthusiast to another. Considering his wheels are only 1" greater diameter than what's considered optimal for the SLK (19") by most. Lontong, I think your car looks hot.

V8SLK · 07-10-2007

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Originally Posted by diclehana

I am sorry but your car looks like a joke!

it's fine that you don't like the look he has chosen for his car. constructive criticism is always welcome, but your comment was nothing but rude and degrading.

RacerCub68 · 07-10-2007

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Originally Posted by V8SLK

it's fine that you don't like the look he has chosen for his car. constructive criticism is always welcome, but your comment was nothing but rude and degrading.

OMFG! There's actually someone else who surpasses my crass, opinionated comments!

I think he and I both need 5 minute delays on the send button!

lontong · 07-11-2007

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Originally Posted by diclehana

I am sorry but your car looks like a joke!

Thks for the comment

. But thats not my car , mine SLK55 AMG

and use 20' before.

lontong · 07-11-2007

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Originally Posted by -1-

That's mighty harsh talk from one SLK enthusiast to another. Considering his wheels are only 1" greater diameter than what's considered optimal for the SLK (19") by most. Lontong, I think your car looks hot.

You the man, i think his car looks hot too, just recommen to our friend who need pic for wheels.

Thk's man

lontong · 07-11-2007

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Originally Posted by V8SLK

it's fine that you don't like the look he has chosen for his car. constructive criticism is always welcome, but your comment was nothing but rude and degrading.

Its ok man, we welcome him. Your car and wheels is rock !

Here's is mine when using 20'
Now in standard for daily and comfortable use.

Peace man !

**-1-** · 07-11-2007

OK, your SLK looks really hot.

Banned · 07-11-2007

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Originally Posted by lontong

Its ok man, we welcome him. Your car and wheels is rock !

Here's is mine when using 20'
Now in standard for daily and comfortable use.

Peace man !

WOW

they are looking phantastic

slk55amg13 · 07-13-2007

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Originally Posted by lontong

Its ok man, we welcome him. Your car and wheels is rock !

Here's is mine when using 20'
Now in standard for daily and comfortable use.

Peace man !

I just wanted to say that your car looks incredible.

What are the dimensions on the tires and wheels? I'm running 19s and have been thinking about 20s for a while . Thanks for your help and once again very nice looking car!!!!

lontong · 07-13-2007

Well, thanks for all the sweet words.

I'm almost forgot the size

Mayb

245-30/20
285-25/20

Hope this will help
But i will check it for you tomolo.

White is fantastic color.

lontong · 07-13-2007

Well, i share my exp with 20'

But b4, i know some didnt like it, and said too much for SLK

I knew it too, but i was doing great and have fun with 20'

Just need relax now, but next i'll try 21' haha ( Kidding )

Peace guys !! Love you'll

**-1-** · 07-13-2007

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Originally Posted by slk55amg13

I just wanted to say that your car looks incredible.

What are the dimensions on the tires and wheels? I'm running 19s and have been thinking about 20s for a while . Thanks for your help and once again very nice looking car!!!!

SLKAMG13, super hot looking SLK 55 in white. White is such a rare SLK color and is refreshing. Stay with your 19" wheels, you might regret issues with the 20". Normally not a big fan of chrome wheels, but yours look fantastic with white.

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lontong SLK World Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 67 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Well, thanks for all the sweet words. I'm almost forgot the size Mayb 245-30/20 285-25/20 Hope this will help But i will check it for you tomolo. White is fantastic color.

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lontong SLK World Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 67 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Well, i share my exp with 20' But b4, i know some didnt like it, and said too much for SLK I knew it too, but i was doing great and have fun with 20' Just need relax now, but next i'll try 21' haha ( Kidding ) Peace guys !! Love you'll

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