Quick POLL: Sport Package W163 Wheels with Tires or ML500 Wheels Only? - Benzworld.org

S4toML · 12-08-2003, 02:06 PM

I need to buy a set of used wheels for winter use.

I'm currently bidding on ebay for a set of 4 sport package wheels with Dunlop tires already mounted for +/- $1450. If I buy this set, I will probably just sell the tires anyway and add it up for purchase of a set of new winter tires. This ebay auction will end soon and this is option A.

Pic of Option A:

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Option B: would be to buy the same wheels I have now (ML500/ML350 Inspiration Edition wheels) somewhere in PA for only $145 each thus only $580 for a set of four. If I add cost of winter tires this option will still cost less than the ebay auction.

Pic of option B:

Either way, I can pickup the wheels thus saving me even further on the shipping and handling.

So, which one do you think should I go for: Option A for $1450(sport package with mounted tires; unmount tires and buy winter tires); or Option B (buy ML500/ML350 Inspiration Edition wheels + winter tires) for about $1000.

UniquelySanFrancisco · 12-08-2003, 02:20 PM

price and looks! Go with B!

S4toML · 12-08-2003, 02:22 PM

BOY-6 · 12-08-2003, 05:32 PM

i agree the ML500 (B) looks more rugged and sporty compared to the sport package rims.

Ratso · 12-08-2003, 05:47 PM

why not just buy winter tires and have the shop swap them out on your existing rims. If you "need" a second set of the same rims, I voted fro option B.

I logged in on that auction and was ready to bid, then changed my mindont he look of the Option A rims. I think I'll just get new tires and keep my 16's and spend the big bucks on my next ML (or Magnum SRT-8 Hemi)

garyroseyu · 12-08-2003, 09:09 PM

Option A (sport package wheels) because I love the way it looks and you can swap it back and forth depending on your mood.[:)]

Drew · 12-08-2003, 09:18 PM

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I logged in on that auction and was ready to bid, then changed my mindont he look of the Option A rims. I think I'll just get new tires and keep my 16's and spend the big bucks on my next ML (or Magnum SRT-8 Hemi)

I say live for today. Since the tires are worn, why not just swap the entire package.

BTW, I will never buy another Chrysler vehicle. MB and Chrysler are not sharing parts like you think. Basically Chrysler gets MB's hand-me-downs. Look at the "new" Chrysler Crossfire. It's basically a 5 year old SLK platform. Better than anything that Chrysler has perhaps, but certainly not a MB.

The Pacifica does not share anything with a MB aside from a somewhat similar rear suspension design from the previous generation E-class (which came out in 1995).

tcp_ML500 · 12-08-2003, 09:48 PM

JimB · 12-08-2003, 10:40 PM

that you want. Not, I don't want your ML to be look like mine and Drew, [:)][;)] Sport Evo II is better than 500 IMO, but you want to save some[:(][:(]Or buy BOTH[:D][:)]

S4toML · 12-09-2003, 06:26 AM

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Ratso - 12/8/2003 8:47 PM

why not just buy winter tires and have the shop swap them out on your existing rims.

I did this previously on my Audi's and it was such a hassle, not to mention the annual cost of labor (swapping all-season tires with winter tires) and the risk of scratching the wheels. For convenience sake, getting another set of wheels with winter tires is the way to go.

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If you "need" a second set of the same rims, I voted fro option B.
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Thanks for the vote. Yeah, I think option B makes more sense.

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I logged in on that auction and was ready to bid, then changed my mindont he look of the Option A rims. I think I'll just get new tires and keep my 16's and spend the big bucks on my next ML (or Magnum SRT-8 Hemi)

The EVOII wheels sure pleases the eye, nice solid sturdy sporty look to it because of its design. But I think the ML500 is classier with its 7(?) spoke design.