Rims Poll!

porschetobenz · 11-20-2007

I am considering replacing my P30 heavyweight rims with some nice, lightweight rims. So, I was thinking so many SLK owners here already have replaced their factory rims, why not take a poll and see what's up? So, poll: If you have replaced your factory rims, which non factory rims do you have?

**alroumi** · 11-20-2007

I havent replaced my wheels but here goes what I like are the:

Brabus Mono Block S wheels

Brabus monoblock IV 2 peice

O.Z Superlegga III's

Carlsson U/16 UL Wheels

Checkthem out, each one has their own unique styling and they all look classy and yet sporty at the same time.

MarkR171 · 11-20-2007

I have the TSW Bremmas in 18" but they aren't exactly super lightweight.

If I were going to get something light, I would go for O.Z. Superleggera IIIs for sure

Member "V8SLK" has them on his car. Check out his garage.

cyberdrakon · 11-20-2007

I'd go for Oz ultraleggaras...

What's your budget on wheels?

porschetobenz · 11-20-2007

I'd go for Oz ultraleggaras...
What's your budget on wheels?

Not sure yet...My tires are brand new so I guess I don't need new tires. No problem transferring them, yes?

I haven't begun pricing rims. the ultraleggaras are expensive? or are there nicer rims you are thinking of?

cyberdrakon · 11-20-2007

http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_gara...rmance+Package

It's a stripped down version of the superleggera...it's about 5 lbs lighter, but comes in limited sizes, you may have to call around to find it. The fronts would use the same tires. You might want to stick with ultraleggeras in the back though.

I think they are one of the lightest cast rims for our cars.

If you have a larger budget, there are a lot of Forged rims to choose from these days...

Baron7700 · 11-20-2007

HRE or DPS are nice imo.

If ur wanting light, Im not sure brabus is the way to go.

**Ynot** · 11-21-2007

I have 19" DCR hockenheims, it's about 23lbs fronts and 26lbs rears, not ultralight but not as heavy as Brabus and OEM's.

**smoothbnzf4n4tc** · 11-21-2007

Speaking of rim weight, what actually are the weights of the AMG 030 and normal AMG rims? Would the stock AMG rims be heavier, lighter, or the same weight compared with DCR, HRE, and DPE wheels?

**-1-** · 11-22-2007

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Originally Posted by smoothbnzf4n4tc

Speaking of rim weight, what actually are the weights of the AMG 030 and normal AMG rims? Would the stock AMG rims be heavier, lighter, or the same weight compared with DCR, HRE, and DPE wheels?

Interesting question. How much heavier are the 030 wheels than stock? Is there a true (day to day) benefit to more expensive, lighter wheels, other than a mind set? Price vs weight vs personal choice, so many choices. For me, appearance is more important.

**Zeiser50** · 11-22-2007

Same as Don, appearance is the more important features.

I have the multispoke AMG rims for the time being, and would like to change.

Btw, don, i haven't found in the forum the brand of your rims (the best, appearance point of view, for me).

porschetobenz · 11-22-2007

I've been reading around and there are a lot of people who think cast rims have a better chance of bending and that forged rims don't and are the way to go. thoughts?

**-1-** · 11-22-2007

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Originally Posted by Zeiser50

Same as Don, appearance is the more important features.

I have the multispoke AMG rims for the time being, and would like to change.

Btw, don, i haven't found in the forum the brand of your rims (the best, appearance point of view, for me).

Michel, the wheels I have are 19" TSW Bremma. You can find them on eBay, available in 17", 18", 19" and 20". I'm really happy with the quality and look of these wheels. I feel 19" are the best size for the SLK.

porschetobenz · 11-22-2007

Don. Your rims are sweet!.....which size (245, 275 etc.) and brand of tires did you put on the rims? thanks.

has anyone seen the 360 forged rims? they are insanely expensive but hot. esp. the carbon fiber rims. www.360forged.com

**Ynot** · 11-22-2007

IIRC OEM rims are around 30lbs each, I think someone over at mbworld.org weight them some time ago, so a search might yield the correct answer

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Originally Posted by porschetobenz

I've been reading around and there are a lot of people who think cast rims have a better chance of bending and that forged rims don't and are the way to go. thoughts?

Forged wheels are lighter, stronger, and if appearance is your thing, by far the best looking wheels on the market. I'm a firm believer of, "you pay for what you get."

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Originally Posted by porschetobenz

has anyone seen the 360 forged rims? they are insanely expensive but hot. esp. the carbon fiber rims. www.360forged.com

It doesn't look like it's all CF, just overlayed with CF, that's probably a good thing, I don't trust pure CF to support the whole car yet.

porschetobenz · 11-22-2007

Ynot. yes, sorry. they are overlayed with CF. $1640 per rim, minimum!....CF is brittle. can't understand how boeing made their dreamliner completely out of it. that thing crashes and the plane will shatter and crumble.

**Ynot** · 11-22-2007

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Originally Posted by porschetobenz

Ynot. yes, sorry. they are overlayed with CF. $1640 per rim, minimum!....CF is brittle. can't understand how boeing made their dreamliner completely out of it. that thing crashes and the plane will shatter and crumble.

That's too much just for cosmetics, stick with DPE, iForged, and DCR, much cheaper, you can get a set of four for the price of two 360 forged wheels.

**-1-** · 11-22-2007

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Originally Posted by porschetobenz

Don. Your rims are sweet!.....which size (245, 275 etc.) and brand of tires did you put on the rims? thanks.

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

**alroumi** · 11-22-2007

look in to iforged monaco's they are nice aswell.

chwillia · 11-22-2007

I saw these on a new GT3 RS in matt black and they looked awesome!!! I'm considering 18" black for my 55 as well???

http://www.ccwheel.com/files/wheelpr...del.php?id=c14

11-20-2007	#1 (permalink)
porschetobenz SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 37 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rims Poll! I am considering replacing my P30 heavyweight rims with some nice, lightweight rims. So, I was thinking so many SLK owners here already have replaced their factory rims, why not take a poll and see what's up? So, poll: If you have replaced your factory rims, which non factory rims do you have?

11-20-2007	#2 (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	I havent replaced my wheels but here goes what I like are the: Brabus Mono Block S wheels Brabus monoblock IV 2 peice O.Z Superlegga III's Carlsson U/16 UL Wheels Checkthem out, each one has their own unique styling and they all look classy and yet sporty at the same time. __________________ 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!

11-21-2007	#8 (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	I have 19" DCR hockenheims, it's about 23lbs fronts and 26lbs rears, not ultralight but not as heavy as Brabus and OEM's. __________________ 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.

11-22-2007	#11 (permalink)
Zeiser50 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Paris Vehicle: SLK 55 AMG Other Toys: Bike : '84 Z1300-6 Posts: 506 Country: Thanks: 6 Thanked 18 Times in 14 Posts	Same as Don, appearance is the more important features. I have the multispoke AMG rims for the time being, and would like to change. Btw, don, i haven't found in the forum the brand of your rims (the best, appearance point of view, for me). __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ------Michel------ -SLK 55 AMG 2005-

11-22-2007	#19 (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	look in to iforged monaco's they are nice aswell. __________________ 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!

11-20-2007	#3 (permalink)
MarkR171 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Vehicle: '07 SLK280 Posts: 210 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have the TSW Bremmas in 18" but they aren't exactly super lightweight. If I were going to get something light, I would go for O.Z. Superleggera IIIs for sure Member "V8SLK" has them on his car. Check out his garage.

11-20-2007	#4 (permalink)
cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,399 Country: Thanks: 24 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts	I'd go for Oz ultraleggaras... What's your budget on wheels?

11-20-2007	#5 (permalink)
porschetobenz SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 37 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'd go for Oz ultraleggaras... What's your budget on wheels? Not sure yet...My tires are brand new so I guess I don't need new tires. No problem transferring them, yes? I haven't begun pricing rims. the ultraleggaras are expensive? or are there nicer rims you are thinking of?

11-20-2007	#6 (permalink)
cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,399 Country: Thanks: 24 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts	http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_gara...rmance+Package It's a stripped down version of the superleggera...it's about 5 lbs lighter, but comes in limited sizes, you may have to call around to find it. The fronts would use the same tires. You might want to stick with ultraleggeras in the back though. I think they are one of the lightest cast rims for our cars. If you have a larger budget, there are a lot of Forged rims to choose from these days...

11-20-2007	#7 (permalink)
Baron7700 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennyslvania Vehicle: 2006 Slk 350 Other Toys: Lots of ATV's Posts: 1,599 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	HRE or DPS are nice imo. If ur wanting light, Im not sure brabus is the way to go.

11-21-2007	#9 (permalink)
smoothbnzf4n4tc Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Vehicle: 2009 Mars Red SLK55 Posts: 170 Country: Thanks: 12 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Speaking of rim weight, what actually are the weights of the AMG 030 and normal AMG rims? Would the stock AMG rims be heavier, lighter, or the same weight compared with DCR, HRE, and DPE wheels?

11-22-2007	#12 (permalink)
porschetobenz SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 37 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've been reading around and there are a lot of people who think cast rims have a better chance of bending and that forged rims don't and are the way to go. thoughts?

11-22-2007	#14 (permalink)
porschetobenz SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 37 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Don. Your rims are sweet!.....which size (245, 275 etc.) and brand of tires did you put on the rims? thanks. has anyone seen the 360 forged rims? they are insanely expensive but hot. esp. the carbon fiber rims. www.360forged.com

11-22-2007	#16 (permalink)
porschetobenz SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 37 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ynot. yes, sorry. they are overlayed with CF. $1640 per rim, minimum!....CF is brittle. can't understand how boeing made their dreamliner completely out of it. that thing crashes and the plane will shatter and crumble.

11-22-2007	#20 (permalink)
chwillia SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Savannah GA Posts: 48 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I saw these on a new GT3 RS in matt black and they looked awesome!!! I'm considering 18" black for my 55 as well??? http://www.ccwheel.com/files/wheelpr...del.php?id=c14

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