[spider_Italy]

My '99 Slk have 16" wheels, and I'd like to have original Amg 17"; which type of Amg wheel do you prefer?

I found on eBay this one:

http://img182.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img182&image=amg7hj.png

Its price is perfect for me, but maybe the seller don't ship to Italy.

I found also this one:

http://img182.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img182&image=amg27rx.png

I prefer this second wheel, but it's more expensive; this seller can ship to Italy.

What do you advise to me?

Bye.

 

[cvayala]

I much much prefer the look of the second ones, the double spoke.

The first ones don't do anything for me actually, wouldn't even consider them. But in the end, you have to go with the ones that make you happy.

 

[OldGit]

The other thing that you could consider is the Mercedes Adharaz wheels that are marketed for the CLK and the C class. These are 17" 5 spoke wheels (as fitted to the C class sport) and they fit the SLK perfectly. They're much cheaper than the AMGs and IMO they look better than both the wheels you've posted. I've put them on mine.

 

[mrfu]

Get these and paint them black they look interesting....their not for everybody but they look different and nice.

end result

 

[OldGit]

On a C class:

http://mbclub.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=9596

They look better on an SLK. They're the same as the standard wheels on the SLK320, except they're 17" and wider.

 

[Kirill]

I more like this ones:

But that the same wheels i got on my SLK

http://www.benzworld.org/gallery/showlink.asp?parentid=50&catid=9095&subname=Kirill


Double spokes are too generic - you can see them on almost every car out there.

 

[spider_Italy]

mrfu - 1/26/2005 8:56 AM
end result

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What a fantastic result!
Really nice!
I like very much those Amg Type IV, and in black they are beautiful.

 

[spider_Italy]

OldGit - 1/26/2005 9:03 AM

They look better on an SLK. They're the same as the standard wheels on the SLK320, except they're 17" and wider.

I like those wheels, but I prefer Amg's.

 

[cmorosco]

I prefer the 17" EVO II Rims. It could be because those are the rims I have on my car. []

 

[spider_Italy]

Kirill - 1/26/2005 9:10 AM

Double spokes are too generic - you can see them on almost every car out there.

Here (in Italy) many Slk have 17" Amg like your car; Double spokes (the original of Slk 32 Amg) I've never seen here. In Italy there are few 32 Amg and I've never seen one!
The 32 Amg's wheels are extremely rare here; maybe there are other similar wheels, but the originals are the originals[]

 

[cvayala]

Kirill - 1/25/2005 4:10 AM

...Double spokes are too generic - you can see them on almost every car out there.

And 5 spoke wheels are rare right?[]

I don't know why people like black wheel. I might on a black car but other than that........

 

[krk230]

@mrfu...great picture! and nice color! []

why not go 18" since you are upgrading anyway?

 

[Kirill]

why not go 18" since you are upgrading anyway?

Sure, why not ?

 

[DA_SURG]

I really like the double spoke AMG wheels...especially when black on yellow. Sorry Kirill and cmorosco, but I'm not a big fan of your guys' wheels...they don't have enough dimension...like they seem too flat...I don't know. But I would have to say go for the black or gunmetal rims. Here's a pic of my rims..I like them but I wouldn't buy them as aftermarket. Kinda like Kirill and cmorsco's rims - they are nice, but if upgrading, I would go for something sweeter.

 

[OldGit]

Those are the 16" versions of the Adharaz wheel. The 17" versions look really good on the SLK IMO and the picture of the C class doesn't do them justice. The trouble with the AMGs - partcularly the twin spoke wheels - is that they don't look very big. Even in 18" form they don't look very big, the reason being that the eye seems to take the size of the wheel from the spoke size, and thise with spokes that finish well inside the rim (like split rims) look at least an inch smaller than they really are. The Adharaz wheels look bigger than they are because the spoke goes right to the edge of the rim.

 

[spider_Italy]

krk230 - 1/26/2005 1:42 PM

why not go 18" since you are upgrading anyway?

I can't do that!
In Italy we can use only 16" or 17" wheels.
[]

 

[mrfu]

Have you thought of other brands like Brabus, Carlsson or Lorinser? Does it have to be AMG. To be honest i don't want AMG rims cause too many people have them.

These are all great Aftermarket tuners for SLK's. You can chose from any of these.


Brabus

Carlsson

Lorinser

Other AMG

 

[DEATHERAGE]

the picture of the slk with the chick in front of the moutain just off the freeway



WOW that picture is just freakin awesome I give it the Deatherage Stamp of approval

 

[spider_Italy]

mrfu - 1/27/2005 7:21 AM
Have you thought of other brands like Brabus, Carlsson or Lorinser? Does it have to be AMG. To be honest i don't want AMG rims cause too many people have them.

It's the same for me Amg or Brabus or others; I'd like to find a good wheel on eBay (new and original Amg or Brabus cost too much), so I'm searching and looking for many brands.

 

[cmorosco]

I agree, those Brabus wheels are sick. That's a good thing. [] Especially the ones in the third picture on the black SLK32. I've always liked those wheels. Aren't those all 18s though?