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Need some input on these wheels.
Okay I want a new set of wheels for my 90 SL, got some curb rash, and wanted to go bigger.
Really wanted to go to the 18x8.5 & 9 staggered. The AMG 5 spokes (or similiars) are my fav, but pricey at 500+ ea. Any comments on these FS: 18" ADR M Classic Brand New I like the style, not my first choice, but the price is unbeatable. I'm going to do some Googling on the wheels but wanted some other input.
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Have you checked out the offset on those? Very few low price rims fit SL's.
I found a cool set of rims (non-AMG) that were supposed to fit but turned out to be a close fit. They required spacers on the front. I had to use 5mm spacers which was okay by me by I certainly wouldn't exceed 10" mm. In fact, with the SL's torque I'm not sure about using spacers on the back. Steve http://www.mcnallycga.com |
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Well the book says my cars uses a 34mm offset, Tire Rack shows the Monos I like as 25mm, and another for my car as 31mm
So this shows as +35 Well need to decide if I want the Silver/Staggered or the Black The SL is Red, two tone. And have to convince the better half, probably won't be able to get tires for a year anyhow.
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Well the book says my car uses a 34mm offset, Tire Rack shows the Mono's I like as 25mm, and another wheel for my car as 31mm
These are +35. Well, need to decide if I want the Silver/Staggered or the Black The SL is Red, two tone. And have to convince the better half, probably won't be able to get tires for a year anyhow.
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Are those wheels DOT certified?
Seems aweful cheap. I bought a set of staggered real AMG monoblocks on eBay with good tires, all 18", for less than a grand delivered. It took some patience and time, but I got 'em.
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Thank You! Fred 2009 ML350 2004 SL600 2004 SL500 1996 SL600 2002 SLK32 2005 CLK320 cabrio 2003 ML350 1997 C280 Sport |
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Big Wheels
'90 SL with 19" AMG's
I think those wheels are better on a Porsche not an SL (IMHO). On my '90 300SL I installed 19" AMG's all around. Take a look. https://home.att.net/~ztemp51/wsb/media/174342/site1094_t.JPG https://home.att.net/~ztemp51/wsb/media/174342/site1095_t.JPG Sorry the pics are kind of small. What do u think?! Last edited by hifeverz; 11-08-2005 at 09:09 PM. |
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Check out the parts for sale section here - somebody has a complete set of staggered AMGs for 600 bucks right now....
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Thank You! Fred 2009 ML350 2004 SL600 2004 SL500 1996 SL600 2002 SLK32 2005 CLK320 cabrio 2003 ML350 1997 C280 Sport |
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Thanks Waybomb, already sent him an E-Mail.
I still gotta get center caps. I'll probably wheel bolts, or would the stock one's I have work. If so, I had Phil send me another set last year, maybe I get them Nickel Plated !!! PS, been checking, hadn't seen any I was interested in UNTIL NOW
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I believe I had to use a different set, but I really don't remember. Between winter and summer wheels, there's just too many to think about!
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Thank You! Fred 2009 ML350 2004 SL600 2004 SL500 1996 SL600 2002 SLK32 2005 CLK320 cabrio 2003 ML350 1997 C280 Sport |
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Thanks Again
It'll probably be next winter before I get the tires, maybe a few good burnouts in spring hehe, so I'll have plenty of time to figure it out. Oh, nah the tires on there are OK, worn but definitely not ready to get trashed, my rims do have a bit of curb rash though. I only do maybe 3k a year with it.
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KLK, MCSE 1990 500SL I was always taught to respect my elders. I don't have to respect too many people anymore. |
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