I'm just repeating what Mercedes-Benz say in their very own Mercedes-Benz and AMG Light Alloy Wheels brochure. The AMG cars and cars with the AMG wheel package ex-works all have the body mods carried out at the factory. Post 06/98 cars don't need it, presumably because by 1998 these larger wheel sizes were becoming more common.

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JJ Rodger
2013 G350 Bluetec
1999 SL 500
1993 E300 diesel T
1990 190

Hey Ken, I just purchased these AMG 17" wheels for my SL. What do you guys think.

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Bruce Hat
2000 ML320 50K miles
1997 Jaquar XJ6 41K miles
1992 300SL 70K miles - Mint
1995 E320 Wagon 105K miles "Sold" - 10-6-04
1998 E320 "Totalled" - 1-14-04

If you want to know how crooked a stick is, just lay a straight one next to it.

It's not the tall sails that bring a ship to the port of destination, but the unseen wind.

Uncle's quote to me at 12 yrs old "Why walk when you can Bogaloo"

I have the same pair for my ride. LOOKS GREAT!!!

Very, very, VERY nice Bruce! They are my close second choice over the Monoblocks. When we will see a pic of them on your car? (With tires on of course )

Ken Silver
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~1993 SL500, glistening triple black, xenons: http://www.kensilver.com/SL
~1999 SLK 230 Kompressor, silver /black, CD, immaculate (my wife's)
~1991 Daimler, shiny grey / grey leather, best in country!
~ex 350SL, 230E, 280E, MX5 and a lot of other makes not nearly as nice.

Hopefully the wheels will be on the SL by this weekend. I have to purchase new tires, since these are 17". I'm going with the Yocahoma AVS db S2. BTW, I have my 8 hole wheels (16") with Conti Touring Tires (only 4900 miles on them - just about brand new) for sale. If anyone is interested email me at: bbhat@aol.com

Thanks, Pics to follow

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Bruce Hat
2000 ML320 50K miles
1997 Jaquar XJ6 41K miles
1992 300SL 70K miles - Mint
1995 E320 Wagon 105K miles "Sold" - 10-6-04
1998 E320 "Totalled" - 1-14-04

If you want to know how crooked a stick is, just lay a straight one next to it.

It's not the tall sails that bring a ship to the port of destination, but the unseen wind.

Uncle's quote to me at 12 yrs old "Why walk when you can Bogaloo"

Hey Ken, the wheels are on. I went with Conti - Extreme Contact tires 245/45/17. Here's a pic.

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Bruce Hat
2000 ML320 50K miles
1997 Jaquar XJ6 41K miles
1992 300SL 70K miles - Mint
1995 E320 Wagon 105K miles "Sold" - 10-6-04
1998 E320 "Totalled" - 1-14-04

If you want to know how crooked a stick is, just lay a straight one next to it.

It's not the tall sails that bring a ship to the port of destination, but the unseen wind.

Uncle's quote to me at 12 yrs old "Why walk when you can Bogaloo"

Another pic

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Bruce Hat
2000 ML320 50K miles
1997 Jaquar XJ6 41K miles
1992 300SL 70K miles - Mint
1995 E320 Wagon 105K miles "Sold" - 10-6-04
1998 E320 "Totalled" - 1-14-04

If you want to know how crooked a stick is, just lay a straight one next to it.

It's not the tall sails that bring a ship to the port of destination, but the unseen wind.

Uncle's quote to me at 12 yrs old "Why walk when you can Bogaloo"

Hey Bruce,

They have entirely changed the look of your car. What a difference!

Now - the important question: how have you found the ride on these 17"? Big change in ride comfort, or not? Sharper handling?

Spill the beans... I'm still teetering on the edge of getting some new rims, so this will really help.

Ken Silver
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~1993 SL500, glistening triple black, xenons: http://www.kensilver.com/SL
~1999 SLK 230 Kompressor, silver /black, CD, immaculate (my wife's)
~1991 Daimler, shiny grey / grey leather, best in country!
~ex 350SL, 230E, 280E, MX5 and a lot of other makes not nearly as nice.

Ken, Both the ride and handling improved. I also like the Conti Extreme Contact tires. The ride is better all around. I'm very pleased with the look and feel of the SL. But, this is only from driving with the new goodies for about two hours. A full opinion will be posted after I 've driven on them for a couple of weeks. NOW I just can't wait for Spring to come, oh boy....

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Bruce Hat
2000 ML320 50K miles
1997 Jaquar XJ6 41K miles
1992 300SL 70K miles - Mint
1995 E320 Wagon 105K miles "Sold" - 10-6-04
1998 E320 "Totalled" - 1-14-04

If you want to know how crooked a stick is, just lay a straight one next to it.

It's not the tall sails that bring a ship to the port of destination, but the unseen wind.

Uncle's quote to me at 12 yrs old "Why walk when you can Bogaloo"