Which wheel?

jnb · 01-14-2008

Hi all

Im a newbie, considering new alloy wheels. but can decide which one looks better with R171. They are both 18x8.5 fronts and 18x9.5 rear, offset are all 35.

Any comments?

VitaminT · 01-14-2008

I think the second one. Offset looks about right. I run +30 front and back with the same sizes.

jnb · 01-14-2008

Thanks, still waiting for more votes before i decide. The second wheel also comes in 19"s but roads here are pretty bad and tyres are too expensive, a set on contis cost around $1,600.

**alroumi** · 01-14-2008

I would go for the second one if I was in your position as the first one is becoming quiet common.

**-1-** · 01-14-2008

Both are very similar, especially at a distance. My vote would be for wheels in picture one. I've always liked the five spoke AMG wheels for the SLK.

**Duo-Art** · 01-14-2008

I vote for the second wheel. I like the open split spoke design better. I actually like the wheels on -1-'s car best.

**nevets** · 01-14-2008

I prefer the second wheel of the two...Just verify the offsets. Orig SLK 350 offsets are 36 front and 30 rear. I think For AMG models in 18" its 37 and 30 respectively.

jnb · 01-14-2008

Thanks everyone for your replies.

If I'm going for the second wheel in 19"s, would you prefer silver or titanium bronze color? (car color is obsidian black). thanks again.

toySLK · 01-14-2008

To me, the first one looks sportier. It is also the same or similar to the ones in the 2009 facelift AMG model.

Ynot · 01-14-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnb

Thanks everyone for your replies.

If I'm going for the second wheel in 19"s, would you prefer silver or titanium bronze color? (car color is obsidian black). thanks again.

I think you had made the right choice, the first one isn't special b/c it comes with most AMG models. After awhile, you'll get bored looking at it. Titanium bronze, that sounds like an interesting color, I would go with that.

MarkR171 · 01-15-2008

I would be careful with the offset. I originally ordered a set of 18x8.5/9.5 with +35 in the front and +38 in the rear. Both front and rear wheels were too close to the inside of the wheel well and were very close to rubbing, even without tires. You should look for closer to +30 front and rear with those widths.

I ended up selling that set and getting another set with better a fit.

VitaminT · 01-15-2008

I like the high polish silver that is depicted. If they had a lip like -1- car then I would like to see a polished lip and a nice metalic gold.

**smoothbnzf4n4tc** · 01-15-2008

Speaking of wheels and I don't mean to hijack this thread but are we in the US going to get the new facelift AMG 5 spokes are are we stuck with the current stock wheels? The new wheels are 10x better IMHO...

jnb · 01-15-2008

Guys thanks for your comments.

Mark171, thanks also for your advice. I will have them fit it first before purchasing.

VitaminT, they dont have those deep lips. only whole painted silver or matte bronze.

Corkscrew · 01-15-2008

I like both!

(Hey, do we sound like a bunch of girls in a shoe shop?)

**Duo-Art** · 01-15-2008

Corkscrew, Yeah, my wheels are prettier than your wheels, nyah nyah.

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01-14-2008	#2 (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	I think the second one. Offset looks about right. I run +30 front and back with the same sizes.

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jnb SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Vehicle: 2006 SLK 200 Posts: 5 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks, still waiting for more votes before i decide. The second wheel also comes in 19"s but roads here are pretty bad and tyres are too expensive, a set on contis cost around $1,600.

01-14-2008	#6 (permalink)
Duo-Art Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 546 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts	I vote for the second wheel. I like the open split spoke design better. I actually like the wheels on -1-'s car best.

01-14-2008	#8 (permalink)
jnb SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Vehicle: 2006 SLK 200 Posts: 5 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks everyone for your replies. If I'm going for the second wheel in 19"s, would you prefer silver or titanium bronze color? (car color is obsidian black). thanks again.

01-14-2008	#9 (permalink)
toySLK SLK World Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NorthEast, US Vehicle: 2007 SLK350 6M with AMG pkg Posts: 36 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	To me, the first one looks sportier. It is also the same or similar to the ones in the 2009 facelift AMG model.

01-15-2008	#11 (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 would be careful with the offset. I originally ordered a set of 18x8.5/9.5 with +35 in the front and +38 in the rear. Both front and rear wheels were too close to the inside of the wheel well and were very close to rubbing, even without tires. You should look for closer to +30 front and rear with those widths. I ended up selling that set and getting another set with better a fit.

01-15-2008	#12 (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	I like the high polish silver that is depicted. If they had a lip like -1- car then I would like to see a polished lip and a nice metalic gold.

01-15-2008	#13 (permalink)
smoothbnzf4n4tc Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Vehicle: 2009 Mars Red SLK55 Posts: 172 Country: Thanks: 12 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Speaking of wheels and I don't mean to hijack this thread but are we in the US going to get the new facelift AMG 5 spokes are are we stuck with the current stock wheels? The new wheels are 10x better IMHO...

01-15-2008	#14 (permalink)
jnb SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Vehicle: 2006 SLK 200 Posts: 5 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Guys thanks for your comments. Mark171, thanks also for your advice. I will have them fit it first before purchasing. VitaminT, they dont have those deep lips. only whole painted silver or matte bronze.

01-15-2008	#15 (permalink)
Corkscrew Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Vehicle: 2008 S600, 2006 SL55AMG, 2005 SLK200k, 2004 280S Posts: 696 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I like both! (Hey, do we sound like a bunch of girls in a shoe shop?)

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01-15-2008	#16 (permalink)
Duo-Art Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 546 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts	Corkscrew, Yeah, my wheels are prettier than your wheels, nyah nyah.

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