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Originally Posted by ash951  Hiii Greg- Thanks!!
1) I've always wanted chrome rims... and I thought I was gonna get a Lexus but my parents surprised me with a MB... which really changed my mind about chrome rims... like I want to keep my MB classy as possible without turning it in a blingy blingy car!
2) Yes, there are 2 (I think they are MB wheels?) i like... 
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im leaning more toward the first ones because ive always liked "5 stokes"... but after seeing the rims with many stokes, its not that bad.
3) what are the apperance wheels? what do they look like?
and to reply to the person above me, thanks for helping me out. i m really liking the 5 stokes and i think im gonna go with silver painted rims... to be SAFE... thanks! 
Ok everyone- what do you think? first picture or second picture??
thanks!! |
Hi, ash.
The first ones (your pic that you said you like) are the ones I have on my 210, originally marketed solely for the E500 211, they later went onto the E350. I think they're classy and sporty, as opposed to your stock ones which are just classy.
They are 17" which is a little smaller profile tire and looks really good, too.
I also like the second ones, but personally they are too "busy" for me and a bit stuffy looking. Plus I like clean wheels and those would be a royal pain to clean.
That said, PLEASE don't be persuaded by ANYONE as to the rims YOU should want. There are lots of people who have chrome rims; IMHO they look awful on the Brilliant Silver or Desert Silver colors, but the right ones look great on the solid color cars and particularly the black ones. If you want chrome, get them, if you're trying to avoid the "Bling" look then simply don't get big ones or really oddball things. The classic AMG medium and thin-spoke wheels in chrome would look great, but the AMG wheels always cost more.
Last thought on chrome: they are indeed easier to clean, but if you curb them they are really ugly and then the chrome starts to flake. The silver wheels are really painted, and if you curb them (not badly but just normal) they can be repaired fairly easily.
I'm attaching a few more pics, but not on the car, just of the wheels.
The first represents the AMG thin spoke (true AMG say it right on the spoke).
The second is a C class sport wheel that was in 17", which I've seen on the 211 and looks pretty good. Wouldn't be my first choice but I'm tossing it out there in case it does anything for you. They are pretty cheap and easy to find.
The third is the Appearance wheel that I think is just ghastly.
The fourth and fifth are two varieties of the AMG medium spoke in chrome and silver. (The silver ones are actually monoblock IIIs IIRC.)
And I'm with Unitfreebie, the first ones he posted look very good on the 211 (but not really the 210); the second one he doesn't like is similar to the E63 wheel and it looks sharp on that car.
Bottom line, though, is that wheels are an intensely personal decision. Find styles you like, if they are MB wheels then you're staying with a quality product, if not work with a trusted vendor like Tire Rack to be sure you get good wheels. I'd strongly urge you to avoid ebay unless you are just buying OEM MB wheels (and there are lots on there) because lots of the aftermarket stuff on ebay is just not that good and you'll be dealing with a vendor who just wants your money and won't care if you have balance or fitment problems.
Take care and enjoy the ride,
Greg
