Rims Poll! - Page 3

**Ynot** · 11-24-2007

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Originally Posted by dsb

If you decide to get dark/black wheels, do get the colored pin stripe like the Porsche pictured above. I personally think all black wheels looked weird because there is no seperation between the wheel and the tire. It almost looks like 4 spare tires. The stripe breaks it up and looks good.

I agree, I'm still not a fan of solid black wheels b/c they look like spares, but with pin stripes or polished lips, then it's okay with me.

porschetobenz · 11-27-2007

I am checking out so many different rims and I was wondering. How does one decide on the width of the tires? 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9 or more. I'm sure they have to do with traction and ride quality. What is best for a medium soft ride and best hugging performance on curves?

Does anyone have 18"s in the front and 19" in the rear? That was the case on my leased 911s.

thank you.

**dsb** · 11-27-2007

I don't think anyone here has 18F/19R. I considered it once but the side profile would be quite different front to back and therefore look strange.

Tire size will determine the width of the wheel. You want something that fits right otherwise you might stretch or squeeze the tire on which isn't a good thing. I'd recommend either 8 or 8.5 width in front and 9.5 in the rear. Tire sizes of 225 or 235 front and 255 or 265 in rear.

porschetobenz · 11-27-2007

Thank you DSB...It's getting clearer now...Have you seen the HRE C20 charcoal forged rims. They are pretty nice. Is charcoal similar to Anthracite which is a sort of gray? No doubt could get Caspian blue on the lip. Would it look silly just to get the lip painted but not the polished inside between the lip and center? These are way recessed compared to stock P30s.

DansSlk · 11-27-2007

You can't run different rim sizes on the SLK i doubt ESP would even let you past a walking pace.

**dsb** · 11-27-2007

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Originally Posted by DansSlk

You can't run different rim sizes on the SLK i doubt ESP would even let you past a walking pace.

You could if the overall diameter is the same (ie 225/40/18 and 265/30/19). I wouldn't do it but could if wanted. Like I said earlier, it would look strange with such a different profile thickness front to back.

PtoB,
I think the painted lip might look great. I would take a look at Porsche and BMW forums. Chances are, you'll find a car with wheels you're describing. Then, you might have a better idea of what it would look like on your MB.

porschetobenz · 11-27-2007

Thanks dsb...I'll take a look around. I'm also looking at enkreuz rims someone else had mentioned. same design as the HRE C20 below but in matte gunmetal or brushed aluminum and same in the center cap. forged multipiece rim $4800/set.....probably cheaper than HRE.that swiss flag I don't necessarily like now that I look at it.

DansSlk · 11-27-2007

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Originally Posted by dsb

You could if the overall diameter is the same (ie 225/40/18 and 265/30/19). I wouldn't do it but could if wanted. Like I said earlier, it would look strange with such a different profile thickness front to back.

PtoB,
I think the painted lip might look great. I would take a look at Porsche and BMW forums. Chances are, you'll find a car with wheels you're describing. Then, you might have a better idea of what it would look like on your MB.

Yeah i did see your mention of that in your first post but i did not associate it with the ESP at the time.

I get what you where trying to say now, would anybody actually drive like that?

V8SLK · 11-28-2007

at the risk of sounding like a broken record, i really like my oz wheels. they are super light, very strong and i've really grown to like their look. they are three piece wheels so they are available in any width and offset and different color centers are available.

**alroumi** · 11-28-2007

Scott, those are in the top of the list wheels for the SLK including the C20 Hre's and Carlsson U/L16's.

porschetobenz, for a blue car brushed alluminium might look better than matte grey.

**Ynot** · 11-28-2007

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Originally Posted by dsb

I don't think anyone here has 18F/19R. I considered it once but the side profile would be quite different front to back and therefore look strange.

That setup will only look good if your sports car is long b/c it's harder to tell the difference and with big lips, 18F and 19R actually looks right b/c 18F and 18R with big lips always makes the Rear looks small. Our SLK is too short for that look

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Originally Posted by porschetobenz

Thank you DSB...It's getting clearer now...Have you seen the HRE C20 charcoal forged rims. They are pretty nice. Is charcoal similar to Anthracite which is a sort of gray? No doubt could get Caspian blue on the lip. Would it look silly just to get the lip painted but not the polished inside between the lip and center? These are way recessed compared to stock P30s.

Charcoal is light gray and anthracite is dark gray, that's how I look at it.

Here's what color lips will look like.

Here's one with no lips but painted sides.

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Originally Posted by porschetobenz

Thanks dsb...I'll take a look around. I'm also looking at enkreuz rims someone else had mentioned. same design as the HRE C20 below but in matte gunmetal or brushed aluminum and same in the center cap. forged multipiece rim $4800/set.....probably cheaper than HRE.that swiss flag I don't necessarily like now that I look at it.

There are a lot of good looking wheels similar to HRE and cost 1/3 of the price, also look at DCR, DPE, and iForged.

**Ynot** · 11-28-2007

Found some anthracite wheels

Baron7700 · 11-28-2007

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Originally Posted by -1-

Thanks. I went with the Michelin PS 2s, 235x35x19 front and 265x30x19 rear.

I have the same tires.

porschetobenz · 11-28-2007

Thanks Ynot...clored lips look good but IMO make the cars look like tuners. Black/grey rims look sweet on black and white cars....Prob. stick with brushed aluminum on my caspian blue. I see gunmetal as an option here and there but haven't seen an actual rim of it.

**dsb** · 11-29-2007

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Originally Posted by V8SLK

at the risk of sounding like a broken record, i really like my oz wheels. they are super light, very strong and i've really grown to like their look. they are three piece wheels so they are available in any width and offset and different color centers are available.

No, you make a good point. Those are great wheels and are available through many chains. IIRC, the Ultraleggeras are even lighter but I think they match other makes better.

Here's a weak cut n paste example of the black HRE monoblocks are our cars:

BIGKEVO241 · 01-02-2008

These Wheels Are Beautiful....thanks For The Research On Who The Company Is. I Got A Qoute Of $6,000 For 20's. Im Ordewring Them Tonight.

**dsb** · 01-02-2008

Bigkevo,

I'm glad you're happy with those wheels. They do look great. BUT, before you go ordering them... What brand are they? Also, $6000 US? If so, that's quite a bit. For that much, I hope you have already compared them (cost, performance, and looks) to other major manufacturers. At that price point, there's a lot to choose from.

PS. Be sure to update your profile and welcome to the forum.

N4PWJ · 01-03-2008

they sound very expensive...and i would argue against 20"...however it is your choice and if your happy then go for it!! they aer a nice wheel with a very impressive rear dish. i think a good deep dish makes a wheel!!!

**alroumi** · 01-03-2008

Bigkevo, I agree with the members 6,000 dollars seem to be pretty much expensive for those wheels.

I do hope they are forged and are light wheels as a 20" cast wheel can drastically affect your cars performance,overall weight and braking; However I have to admit they look pretty good on the SL and since the SL and SLK share many styling similarities I am sure it will look phenominal.

Congradulations on the new wheels

11-27-2007	#43 (permalink)
dsb Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Vehicle: '06 slk55 Posts: 1,176 Country: Thanks: 67 Thanked 120 Times in 42 Posts	I don't think anyone here has 18F/19R. I considered it once but the side profile would be quite different front to back and therefore look strange. Tire size will determine the width of the wheel. You want something that fits right otherwise you might stretch or squeeze the tire on which isn't a good thing. I'd recommend either 8 or 8.5 width in front and 9.5 in the rear. Tire sizes of 225 or 235 front and 255 or 265 in rear. __________________ SOLD! 06 Mercedes Benz SLK55 Caspian Blue / Black & Ash *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

11-27-2007	#45 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	You can't run different rim sizes on the SLK i doubt ESP would even let you past a walking pace. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

11-28-2007	#49 (permalink)
V8SLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Home of the brave Vehicle: 05 SLK55 AMG Posts: 1,071 Country: Thanks: 40 Thanked 48 Times in 26 Posts	at the risk of sounding like a broken record, i really like my oz wheels. they are super light, very strong and i've really grown to like their look. they are three piece wheels so they are available in any width and offset and different color centers are available. Last edited by V8SLK; 12-09-2007 at 12:24 PM.

11-28-2007	#50 (permalink)
alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,271 Country: Thanks: 288 Thanked 231 Times in 145 Posts	Scott, those are in the top of the list wheels for the SLK including the C20 Hre's and Carlsson U/L16's. porschetobenz, for a blue car brushed alluminium might look better than matte grey. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

11-28-2007	#52 (permalink)
Ynot Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Vehicle: 06' MBZ SLK Posts: 2,795 Country: Thanks: 135 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	Found some anthracite wheels __________________ 06' SLK 350, Iridium/Ash all pkgs. 6-spd, 19" DCR. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

11-27-2007	#42 (permalink)
porschetobenz SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 37 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I am checking out so many different rims and I was wondering. How does one decide on the width of the tires? 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9 or more. I'm sure they have to do with traction and ride quality. What is best for a medium soft ride and best hugging performance on curves? Does anyone have 18"s in the front and 19" in the rear? That was the case on my leased 911s. thank you.

11-27-2007	#44 (permalink)
porschetobenz SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 37 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you DSB...It's getting clearer now...Have you seen the HRE C20 charcoal forged rims. They are pretty nice. Is charcoal similar to Anthracite which is a sort of gray? No doubt could get Caspian blue on the lip. Would it look silly just to get the lip painted but not the polished inside between the lip and center? These are way recessed compared to stock P30s.

11-27-2007	#47 (permalink)
porschetobenz SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 37 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks dsb...I'll take a look around. I'm also looking at enkreuz rims someone else had mentioned. same design as the HRE C20 below but in matte gunmetal or brushed aluminum and same in the center cap. forged multipiece rim $4800/set.....probably cheaper than HRE.that swiss flag I don't necessarily like now that I look at it.

11-28-2007	#54 (permalink)
porschetobenz SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 37 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Ynot...clored lips look good but IMO make the cars look like tuners. Black/grey rims look sweet on black and white cars....Prob. stick with brushed aluminum on my caspian blue. I see gunmetal as an option here and there but haven't seen an actual rim of it.

01-02-2008	#57 (permalink)
dsb Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Vehicle: '06 slk55 Posts: 1,176 Country: Thanks: 67 Thanked 120 Times in 42 Posts	Bigkevo, I'm glad you're happy with those wheels. They do look great. BUT, before you go ordering them... What brand are they? Also, $6000 US? If so, that's quite a bit. For that much, I hope you have already compared them (cost, performance, and looks) to other major manufacturers. At that price point, there's a lot to choose from. PS. Be sure to update your profile and welcome to the forum. __________________ SOLD! 06 Mercedes Benz SLK55 Caspian Blue / Black & Ash *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

01-03-2008	#58 (permalink)
N4PWJ Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Belfast,N.Ireland Vehicle: 2006,slk280,carlsson Other Toys: Caterham Posts: 1,417 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	they sound very expensive...and i would argue against 20"...however it is your choice and if your happy then go for it!! they aer a nice wheel with a very impressive rear dish. i think a good deep dish makes a wheel!!!

01-03-2008	#59 (permalink)
alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,271 Country: Thanks: 288 Thanked 231 Times in 145 Posts	Bigkevo, I agree with the members 6,000 dollars seem to be pretty much expensive for those wheels. I do hope they are forged and are light wheels as a 20" cast wheel can drastically affect your cars performance,overall weight and braking; However I have to admit they look pretty good on the SL and since the SL and SLK share many styling similarities I am sure it will look phenominal. Congradulations on the new wheels __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

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