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I swore i wasn't going to drop anymore money into the SD which is just a daily D running on WVO. (properly converted with a two tank system). But since someone offered me a euro sedan bumper and having won an auction for euro heads and amber corners... I decided the bundts need to go.

I can get a deal with a seller on ebay thats local here in FLA. I've bought replicas from them before and they're pretty decent. Since i have a shop/tax ID, i can setup a wholesale account for a discount on multiple orders.

Anyway for the SD which is a satin black. First pic no spacers needed. 2nd pic will need a 10mm spacer.



For the white 500 while the origional wheels get refinished at a leisurely pace.


Whatcha think?
 

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I like the last ones! I was considering those before I got me OZ's.

Me likey!
 

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The last ones will look better than the rest, i'd leave the centres silver though, i have those wheels and they look so nice in the silver, really makes the car look a lot younger too.
 

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My vote is behind door number 3.
 

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I'm not a fan of the latest AMG wheels. Most manufacturers seem to be losing the plot here.

Someone on here had a white w126 with a black bonnet and Im pretty sure detailed black wheels. Its looks awesome as the look of the car is complete, i.e. lowering, paint scheme etc, But its not my preference.

so +1 on the style of the AMG reps but in silver for a white non modded car.
 

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I'm also for the last wheel.. which looks like a replica AMG 2-piece.

The W126's look good with wheels that have thick spokes. Either thick spokes or many thin spokes sort of like the Audi A8 wheels.
 

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I've tried the 2nd wheel on my car before a long time ago, it really didn't look good at all, it would look worse on a sedan. 1st Wheel, you could maybe get away on a coupe, once again, sedans don't sport those kinds of wheels very well, even on the coupes they don't look that great, so i'd stick with the older Mercedes style.

Pentas, Hammers or the 3rd choice like what i have... Is there a name for this wheel? Its similar to Hammer but much more modern
 

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I'm old school conservative when it comes to these cars so my vote would be to keep rolling stock...however, if you must, my vote is for number 3. I think they are closest to looking "period" on the car.
 

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Keep in mind that the first two wheels are a more open design and will expose your calipers and discs more than choice 3. If you've got some large diameter drilled discs to fill the void and nice looking calipers then you stand a better chance of ending up with an aesthetically pleasing overall look with the first two choices than if you don't. Otherwise, I'd go with three.
 

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I have the Aero II Monoblock's on my W140 Coupe and am very happy with them so no prize for guessing which set I am voting for.
 

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I also vote for # 3. It seems like black wheels with a polished lip, on any color car are making a comeback, was big in the 80`s. speaking of the 80`s, anybody remember Epsilon wheels? now if you could find a set of those, that would be oldschool.
 

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Keep in mind that the first two wheels are a more open design and will expose your calipers and discs more than choice 3. If you've got some large diameter drilled discs to fill the void and nice looking calipers then you stand a better chance of ending up with an aesthetically pleasing overall look with the first two choices than if you don't. Otherwise, I'd go with three.
Marco is directly on point here. I was kinda bummed that my calipers and rotors don't show more since they are D/S and powder coated red. The calipers just kinda peek out now. :dance:
 
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