O.Z Ultraleggars Installed. - Page 2

**FishtailnZ** · 05-03-2008

Yea, unfortunately I'm at the end of the line when it comes to places to live in North Amercia Mohammed *L*. So I pay through the nose for shipping, but such is my lot in life *L*.

The O.Z's are make in Italy though, so maybe you could find a retailer a lot closer to home for you than the U.S. when/if you decide to purchase their products.

Gayle280 · 05-03-2008

I really love the look for the price with the weight savings. I know the opinions of most are to go with 18" on my 280,but I'm just wondering if the ride will suffer greatly. Also my small discs showing up through the spokes where maybe 17" would be a better looking fit and even a little less weight than an 18" set,(keeping limited HP and standard height in mind). I've been procrastinatiing about wheels for quite a while,but I want to be ready when the original OEM tires need replacing,so I keep on double checking. Oh I suppose the Mercedes Center cap will not fit?

**FishtailnZ** · 05-03-2008

I was in the same quandary last year - couldn't make up my mind on what "look" to go with. So decided to go with functionality ie lightweight instead

. The 17's would indeed be lighter (Tirerack has the exact figures) and again, you can't beat the price on these if you're looking at that as a priority!

**alroumi** · 05-04-2008

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Originally Posted by FishtailnZ

Yea, unfortunately I'm at the end of the line when it comes to places to live in North Amercia Mohammed *L*. So I pay through the nose for shipping, but such is my lot in life *L*.

The O.Z's are make in Italy though, so maybe you could find a retailer a lot closer to home for you than the U.S. when/if you decide to purchase their products.

I dont know of any retailer that carries them, over here by luck I found some anthratice 5 spoke 17" O.Z racing wheels for my brothers Nissan Patrol.

Gayle280 · 05-04-2008

Thanks FishtailinZ, appreciate the time you took to take the pics. Very helpful.
G

**FishtailnZ** · 05-04-2008

You're more than welcome!

Wallance · 05-04-2008

they look great on the car! congrats!

V8SLK · 05-04-2008

they look great Bill and that's a bonus to the reduction in unsprung weight.

**dltslk** · 05-05-2008

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Originally Posted by Ynot

Beautiful indeed, shows off them huge brakes.

Ditto this, they look great!

ppower · 05-06-2008

How much do those weigh each? Also, you went with a narrower rim than stock? 8" vs. the stock 8.5"?

**FishtailnZ** · 05-06-2008

Aprx 18 and a half pounds each. Yes 8" all round now instead of 7.5/8.5", still with the staggered tire size - talked to a couple installers about that before ordering; they said it wouldn't be a problem and fit does indeed seem fine.

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FishtailnZ Don't feed the trolls... Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nfld., Canada Other Toys: Wife, kids, dogs... Posts: 1,490 Country: Thanks: 285 Thanked 211 Times in 94 Posts	Yea, unfortunately I'm at the end of the line when it comes to places to live in North Amercia Mohammed L. So I pay through the nose for shipping, but such is my lot in life L. The O.Z's are make in Italy though, so maybe you could find a retailer a lot closer to home for you than the U.S. when/if you decide to purchase their products. __________________ - Bill Waiting on a 2009 C63 Opal Fire Red/Alpaca Grey R.I.P. 2006 SLK55 Caspian Blue/Beige Stock 1/4 mile results: ET 12.72, trap 110.80, 60' 1.80 Some guys they just give up living and start dying little by little, piece by piece. Some guys come home from work and wash up and go racin' in the street... - B. Springsteen

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FishtailnZ Don't feed the trolls... Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nfld., Canada Other Toys: Wife, kids, dogs... Posts: 1,490 Country: Thanks: 285 Thanked 211 Times in 94 Posts	I was in the same quandary last year - couldn't make up my mind on what "look" to go with. So decided to go with functionality ie lightweight instead . The 17's would indeed be lighter (Tirerack has the exact figures) and again, you can't beat the price on these if you're looking at that as a priority! __________________ - Bill Waiting on a 2009 C63 Opal Fire Red/Alpaca Grey R.I.P. 2006 SLK55 Caspian Blue/Beige Stock 1/4 mile results: ET 12.72, trap 110.80, 60' 1.80 Some guys they just give up living and start dying little by little, piece by piece. Some guys come home from work and wash up and go racin' in the street... - B. Springsteen

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FishtailnZ Don't feed the trolls... Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nfld., Canada Other Toys: Wife, kids, dogs... Posts: 1,490 Country: Thanks: 285 Thanked 211 Times in 94 Posts	You're more than welcome! __________________ - Bill Waiting on a 2009 C63 Opal Fire Red/Alpaca Grey R.I.P. 2006 SLK55 Caspian Blue/Beige Stock 1/4 mile results: ET 12.72, trap 110.80, 60' 1.80 Some guys they just give up living and start dying little by little, piece by piece. Some guys come home from work and wash up and go racin' in the street... - B. Springsteen

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FishtailnZ Don't feed the trolls... Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nfld., Canada Other Toys: Wife, kids, dogs... Posts: 1,490 Country: Thanks: 285 Thanked 211 Times in 94 Posts	Aprx 18 and a half pounds each. Yes 8" all round now instead of 7.5/8.5", still with the staggered tire size - talked to a couple installers about that before ordering; they said it wouldn't be a problem and fit does indeed seem fine. __________________ - Bill Waiting on a 2009 C63 Opal Fire Red/Alpaca Grey R.I.P. 2006 SLK55 Caspian Blue/Beige Stock 1/4 mile results: ET 12.72, trap 110.80, 60' 1.80 Some guys they just give up living and start dying little by little, piece by piece. Some guys come home from work and wash up and go racin' in the street... - B. Springsteen

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Gayle280 Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Henderson Nevada Vehicle: 2006 SLK280 Pewter,heating package,comfort package,satellite radio Posts: 133 Country: Thanks: 20 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I really love the look for the price with the weight savings. I know the opinions of most are to go with 18" on my 280,but I'm just wondering if the ride will suffer greatly. Also my small discs showing up through the spokes where maybe 17" would be a better looking fit and even a little less weight than an 18" set,(keeping limited HP and standard height in mind). I've been procrastinatiing about wheels for quite a while,but I want to be ready when the original OEM tires need replacing,so I keep on double checking. Oh I suppose the Mercedes Center cap will not fit?

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Gayle280 Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Henderson Nevada Vehicle: 2006 SLK280 Pewter,heating package,comfort package,satellite radio Posts: 133 Country: Thanks: 20 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks FishtailinZ, appreciate the time you took to take the pics. Very helpful. G

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Wallance Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver Vehicle: SLK350 Posts: 158 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	they look great on the car! congrats!

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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	they look great Bill and that's a bonus to the reduction in unsprung weight.

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ppower Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Central FL. Vehicle: 05' SLK55 Orion Blue Other Toys: CBR600rr, Mustang SC 480hp Posts: 118 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post	How much do those weigh each? Also, you went with a narrower rim than stock? 8" vs. the stock 8.5"?

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