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Old 06-11-2003, 05:24 PM
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Question Wheel Suggestiion for my CLK 430

Hi all:

I want to change my stock AMG 17" to 18", Can't decide what wheel will have better quality and look more unique.

My ideas are HRE 547R ( too pricey), Lowenhart BR-5, ACE Alloy Formula, Zenetti Vega.

Tire: Bridgestone Protenza S03 or TOYO

Can anyone help me out!

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Old 06-11-2003, 08:41 PM
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I love HRE's as well and wanted a set but they are way overpriced. With reference to wheel choices it really is a matter of personal preference, choose what you like.

I currently have 17" SO3's and absolutely love them. I can only compare them to the 16" SO2's I had before but here are the differences I've noticed.
- They are smoother
- Much More responsive
- Much stiffer (Could be due to smaller sidewall)
- A bit noisier

I would definitely recommend them. I haven't used them in the rain so I can't help you there.

Hopefully someone else can tell you more about the Toyo's. Good luck and post some pics.
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I forged wheels would look sick on a CLK. Runner up to OZ Superleggera.
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Old 06-12-2003, 11:06 AM
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Thanks for the info.

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Old 06-12-2003, 03:31 PM
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On a CLK, well I think you can also check out these wheels.The look darn good.

Diablo "Vienna"
Zenetti "Mystic"
Gianelle "6 oval"
OZ "opera" (staggered)
Giovanna (MAE made by giovanna)


Tires:
Toyo Proxes
Fulda Extremo

They have nice tread patterns
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Old 06-12-2003, 03:32 PM
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Do you plan on selling those CLK Wheels?? If so, Luke, will they fit my car??
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Old 06-12-2003, 03:57 PM
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Do you plan on selling those CLK Wheels?? If so, Luke, will they fit my car??
Thanks for the info.

I am not plan on selling the stock tires ( they have winter tire on, so I can save for the winter use)

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