[Seesir]

Hello, I have a 2006 black e350, any suggestions on rims and where I should get them from?

 

[Kajtek1]

I have set of original 17" double 5-spokes that I don't need anymore.

 

[Noodles]

I have those and need 17s for the horrible roads here. Already broke an 18" when I got the car. I also have a spare set of 17s like those 5 spokes. They are good wheels and look good on the W211s.

 

[Kajtek1]

One of active forum members put those on his W210 and claims this is the best buy without going into high prices.
I was able to find "affordable" monoblocks and those are hard to beat. Picture in profile.
Coming to rim sizes, I bent 16" on Los Angeles potholes.
My wagon originally come with 16" of the same design and not only they had lot of scratches, but 2 rims had bends on inner sides.
I wonder if PO did take 4Matic as offroad invitation.

 

[Seesir]

Yeah, mine are kind of beat up from the edges and are chipped so I've been looking for some that would look good on my w211

 

[Check Codes]

Yeah, mine are kind of beat up from the edges and are chipped so I've been looking for some that would look good on my w211

Wheels are so much a matter of personal taste...

Here are a few thoughts.

First, do you want to go larger, or stay with stock sizes? Many people love the look of larger wheels, but 18s are rather the limit on the 211 chassis without completely destroying ride quality. Of course if you are not ready to buy tires, you have to stay with the OE size or wait until your tires are done.

Second, do you know wheel brands? If not, stick with a trusted vendor, like Tire Rack (Tirerack.com). One, they don't sell junk, so you can trust what they sell. Two, they'll show you what fits, so you don't have to worry about spacers, adapters, etc. Third, if you are also buying tires they ship the set mounted and balanced, with new lugs if required, so you can put them on yourself if you like. Fourth, you can see what all of their options look like on your car and in your car's color, which is nice. Even if you don't end up buying from them, you can at least see what is available and then you also have some brand names to look for.

Last thought...and I hesitate to mention it due to the purists in the forum ... but black cars sometimes look excellent with chrome wheels, at least if that is to your taste.

Good luck and happy shopping.

 

[Seesir]

Yeah, mine are kind of beat up from the edges and are chipped so I've been looking for some that would look good on my w211

Wheels are so much a matter of personal taste...

Here are a few thoughts.

First, do you want to go larger, or stay with stock sizes? Many people love the look of larger wheels, but 18s are rather the limit on the 211 chassis without completely destroying ride quality. Of course if you are not ready to buy tires, you have to stay with the OE size or wait until your tires are done.

Second, do you know wheel brands? If not, stick with a trusted vendor, like Tire Rack (Tirerack.com). One, they don't sell junk, so you can trust what they sell. Two, they'll show you what fits, so you don't have to worry about spacers, adapters, etc. Third, if you are also buying tires they ship the set mounted and balanced, with new lugs if required, so you can put them on yourself if you like. Fourth, you can see what all of their options look like on your car and in your car's color, which is nice. Even if you don't end up buying from them, you can at least see what is available and then you also have some brand names to look for.

Last thought...and I hesitate to mention it due to the purists in the forum

... but black cats sometimes look excellent with chrome wheels, at least if that is to your taste.

Good luck and happy shopping.

Thanks, I'm going to wait and get new tires as well. I don't want to get too big 18 is just fine with me and I'll definitely check out tire rack