Just purchased a 1999 S420. My question to you fine folks:

Have a set of 16 inch chrome Lorinser rims that need
re-chroming. The front face of the rims are all chrome.
Can get re-chromed for $135.00 a tire (excludes shipping)....

Or, I can get a set of 17 inch chrome S class rims on
ebay for $699.00.

What would your do? Are Lorinser rims good? What
is the the smooth and quiet tire combo that would
be suggested?

Thanks,

Tully Lee

Lorinser rims are considered "premium" wheels - they run $1000+ each when new.

I have a set of 18" on my 92 500sel, and they look great. They also run down the road really nice - I have a set of Conti CH95s 235 front, 255 rear.

The important thing (which you haven't mentioned yet) is OFFSET - mine were 25mm when I got them, and I had them cut to 30 on the front and 40 in the rear, so they fill the wheel wells perfectly and miss hitting anything.

-David