My Merc (98 E320)

[Cobb_Web]

http://img275.imageshack.us/img275/8485/floridagerman0021kh.th.jpg (http://img275.imageshack.us/my.php?image=floridagerman0021kh.jpg)

http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/5748/floridagerman0030fo.th.jpg (http://img410.imageshack.us/my.php?image=floridagerman0030fo.jpg)

http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/7649/floridagerman0040bt.th.jpg (http://img410.imageshack.us/my.php?image=floridagerman0040bt.jpg)

Here are three pics of my baby. I absolutley love this car. Its just fast enough, just big enough. Sweet satisfaction.

Lemme know what you guys think.

[Variance]

Lookin' good, man. We'll have to make sure to get you some good pics when we have a real photoshoot, heh.

[TheDarkSide]

Damn, car looks good but......the camera :eek:

[Cobb_Web]

yea, the camera sucks major. Its like 1.3 megapixels. But im just glad to hear you guys like the ride. Well im off to party for Cinco De Mayo, ariba!!! lol.

[JCapelo]

looking good....some new wheels would make it look like a new car! do it

[Cobb_Web]

Yea ive been thinkin about some new wheels, but well, thats a big ass load of cash. What do you guys know about replica rims? Cus like, i know theyre much cheaper than the real thing, buy are they decent? Can i even but them at like a tire kingdom or ne thing?

[Cobb_Web]

So anyone know ne thing about replica rims?

[Variance]

In general, replicas are mainly just heavier than originals. Sometimes, though, you do have replicas that are fairly weak, and will bend/crack on potholes and such. However, as techniques and equipment have evolved over the years, this is rarely the case. My wheels are replicas, and I'm very happy with them, even though they ARE a bit on the heavy side (21 lbs or so).

[JCapelo]

replicas are fine......just dont go hitting curbs ect. and you will be ok

[Cobb_Web]

Where can i buy replica wheels? And about how much would they cost me?

[JCapelo]

depends.......check ebay

[Cobb_Web]

Thanks.

[SlickShift]

Lookin' good. My mom has the same engine is her SLK320 and I'd say it's ample! As far as replica rims go, it all depends on where you get them from. Definitely look around and read reviews on the wheels. I have replicas on my Bimmer and they're great!

[AwesomeBMW]

very nice E320 man, glad to hear that you love it and i agree the wheel change would be a great idea... Replicas are common with Euros such as ours bc they are cheaper and most of the people that i know that have them are very satisfied

[Cobb_Web]

Cool. You guys that have them, where did you buy them? ebay isnt working out very well for me, i cant find much, and when i do it costs more than the actual wheels themselves to ship all four of them.

[SlickShift]

Cool. You guys that have them, where did you buy them? ebay isnt working out very well for me, i cant find much, and when i do it costs more than the actual wheels themselves to ship all four of them.

I got mine from Modbargains.com after hearing great reviews on the wheels. I checked out to see if they had any wheels for your car, but they didn't. I would be a little weary against Ebay though.

[The Weiner]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-NEW-2pc-AMG-Design-Mercedes-Wheels-RIMS-S500-CLK-C_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ43957QQitemZ806357402 5QQrdZ1


and i could hook you up with tires cheap

[TheDarkSide]

Which reps are you looking for?

[kelso]

i have E46 M3 replicas on my car. they came with it and well, they made the car! they look great and seem strong enough... my friend has rs4 replicas on his mk3 jetta and they seem good too. what replicas are you lookin at?

[Cobb_Web]

I dono, i think I want some AMG rims, yu know the 5 spoke lookin ones. If i dont get those, i want somthing similar.

[SlickShift]

If it helps your decition about replica rims...mine survived hitting an alligator at 65mph!

[M52 POWER!]

It was a big alligator to

[JCapelo]

yaaaaaaa it was cool

[TheDarkSide]

http://www.thewheelexchange.com/products/wheels/brand/amg/amg_index.html

Like these?

[SlickShift]

http://www.thewheelexchange.com/products/wheels/brand/amg/amg_index.html

Like these?

Dead link...Imageshack it or something. :D

[TheDarkSide]

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/amg/amg.jsp

[Cobb_Web]

Yea, the ones on that CLK are the ones that i like, and i like most of the other ones shown there.

[Cobb_Web]

Should I get bigger wheels? Right now Im at 16in, not sure how wide, whatever is stock. Should I move up to 17 or 18? I dont think I wanna go ne bigger than that, if at all.

[Variance]

I'd say 17". I'm always wary of the smaller tire sidewall you have with 18" wheels. Plus, you'll have better acceleration with the 17s compared to the 18s.

[Cobb_Web]

Yea, i was thinking 17 would be the safest bet. Would I have to make changes to my computer and all that if I got 17s, or is that only when your width increases?

Also, the look im going for is to make my car look like a whole new one, like someone said earlier in the thread. Would the basic 5 spoke AMG rims do that? Cus I was looking at some of the other rims, and a lot of them were pretty tight too. All your guys input is greatly appreciated.

[TheDarkSide]

It is an E-class I say at least 18's

[GoneGreek?]

car looks good man.

[Variance]

You won't need to change your computer. What you need to do is make sure the profile of the new tire has the same ratio as the old ones. Do you have AIM, YIM, or MSN? I can explain it it you more.

[JCapelo]

17 or 18s.....u will prolly need a drop after tho