Newbie with Wheel question THANK YOU!!

RTK · 11-08-2007

Hello everyone,
I recently purchased a 2007 SLK 280 and would like to upgrade my wheels.

I have fixed up numerous cars in the past so I am pretty familiar with the modding world, just not with regards to my new SLK LOL.

Anyways. I would like to throw on some 18s that most closely resemble the SLK 55 AMG wheels like these:

Questions:
1. What is the correct offset that I need to look for? (example: will an offset of 25 work or is it too low)
2. Will I be able to direct install the SLK 55 rims onto my SLK 280 or will I need to modify?
3. Any recomendation for other companies that make replica SLK 55 AMG wheels or any companies that make similar wheels to that of the SLK 55 AMG.

Thanks everyone

**-1-** · 11-08-2007

Everyone will have an opinion. Here's mine. The first change I made to my SLK 55 was a new set of 19" wheels. The factory SLK 55 wheels are OK, but not stylish enough for me. Cleaning was also an issue. Time consuming but not impossible. Look around the various forums at SLK pics, that will give you an idea of what's available. Plenty of wheels for sale online with prices that will be hard to beat. Good luck with the SLK and post a pic of the finished product.

**Ynot** · 11-08-2007

Congrats on your new purchase and welcome to the forum.

I'd said this on our PM but I'll post this here for the rest of the forum

1. Factory offset is 37mm front and 30mm rear, so 25mm offset will not fit.

2. I don't see a problem, IIRC the SLK55 rims are exactly the same offset as above, it should be a direct fit. There were a few SLK55 owners selling their SLK55 wheels, if you are looking for replicas, I would get them closer to those numbers (offset)

3. There are a lot, TSW comes to mind for some reason, do a search for my post on wheels on mbworld.org and benzworld.org.

Good luck in your search.

**alroumi** · 11-08-2007

Congradulations and welcome to the best SLK forum,

checkout e-bay for great offers and tire rack.

VitaminT · 11-08-2007

Welcome.

Keep in mind that offset depends on the width of the rim you choose.

**etyu** · 11-09-2007

Congratulations RTK ! and welcome.

ellimb · 11-09-2007

RTK welcome from Australia
Perhaps you can up date your location, country so members from the same area and country can help answer your queries.

What colour is your car?

RTK · 11-09-2007

Thanks for the warm welcome guys. I just updated my info for everyone to see. thanks again

Baron7700 · 11-09-2007

Realize, the the car you have pictured is a black series amg. The wheels on those are slightly different color, and 19's i believe instead of the 18's that come on a 55 that are basically the same design.

Just a heads up. EVeryone else got to what i was gunna say.

Genesis_SLK350 · 11-09-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baron7700

Realize, the the car you have pictured is a black series amg. The wheels on those are slightly different color, and 19's i believe instead of the 18's that come on a 55 that are basically the same design.

Just a heads up. EVeryone else got to what i was gunna say.

Mate, I dont think its a black series in the pic, i think they made it to look like the black series since the front fenders doesn't have the black series version... i dunno maybe an early version of the black series.... but i agree with you about all the other stuff... and offset depends on the width of the wheel your goin but usually 171's require high offsets... surf around online and you will for sure get the kind you are looking for... i agree with don that too many spokes = too much time and effort to clean but looks good....
http://www.wheelsdirectonline.com/dpe/ls15.htm
this link has a DPE forged wheel that somehow resembles the stock 55 and i personally think it looks good... btw welcome!!!

11-08-2007	#1 (permalink)
RTK SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SoCal Vehicle: 07 White SLK 280 Posts: 5 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Newbie with Wheel question THANK YOU!! Hello everyone, I recently purchased a 2007 SLK 280 and would like to upgrade my wheels. I have fixed up numerous cars in the past so I am pretty familiar with the modding world, just not with regards to my new SLK LOL. Anyways. I would like to throw on some 18s that most closely resemble the SLK 55 AMG wheels like these: Questions: 1. What is the correct offset that I need to look for? (example: will an offset of 25 work or is it too low) 2. Will I be able to direct install the SLK 55 rims onto my SLK 280 or will I need to modify? 3. Any recomendation for other companies that make replica SLK 55 AMG wheels or any companies that make similar wheels to that of the SLK 55 AMG. Thanks everyone

11-08-2007	#2 (permalink)
-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,224 Country: Thanks: 54 Thanked 57 Times in 41 Posts	Everyone will have an opinion. Here's mine. The first change I made to my SLK 55 was a new set of 19" wheels. The factory SLK 55 wheels are OK, but not stylish enough for me. Cleaning was also an issue. Time consuming but not impossible. Look around the various forums at SLK pics, that will give you an idea of what's available. Plenty of wheels for sale online with prices that will be hard to beat. Good luck with the SLK and post a pic of the finished product. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *----------------1-----------------* --------SLK 55 ///AMG--------- THE MON55TER ON THE BLOCK

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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	Congrats on your new purchase and welcome to the forum. I'd said this on our PM but I'll post this here for the rest of the forum 1. Factory offset is 37mm front and 30mm rear, so 25mm offset will not fit. 2. I don't see a problem, IIRC the SLK55 rims are exactly the same offset as above, it should be a direct fit. There were a few SLK55 owners selling their SLK55 wheels, if you are looking for replicas, I would get them closer to those numbers (offset) 3. There are a lot, TSW comes to mind for some reason, do a search for my post on wheels on mbworld.org and benzworld.org. Good luck in your search. __________________ 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.

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etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,279 Country: Thanks: 376 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	Congratulations RTK ! and welcome. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

11-08-2007	#5 (permalink)
VitaminT Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alabama Vehicle: 2005 SLK55 Posts: 361 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Welcome. Keep in mind that offset depends on the width of the rim you choose.

11-09-2007	#7 (permalink)
ellimb Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Vehicle: A200, SLK R171 350 Posts: 138 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	RTK welcome from Australia Perhaps you can up date your location, country so members from the same area and country can help answer your queries. What colour is your car?

11-09-2007	#8 (permalink)
RTK SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SoCal Vehicle: 07 White SLK 280 Posts: 5 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the warm welcome guys. I just updated my info for everyone to see. thanks again

11-09-2007	#9 (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	Realize, the the car you have pictured is a black series amg. The wheels on those are slightly different color, and 19's i believe instead of the 18's that come on a 55 that are basically the same design. Just a heads up. EVeryone else got to what i was gunna say.

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