Help with wheels for CLK 230K W208

[Howard]

Double post

 

[Dieselman]

They aren't genuine AMG's , so what has happened is the original Avantgarde DM , the wheels i have for sale in the Classifieds are 17's and were supplied from new on my car ( Avantgarde spec ) ... , i have seen 16 inch versions of them though.

Are the 17" rims an upgrade for all models bar V8 versions, maybe.?

 

[Howard]

Ah , maybe .... i've only ever seen the 17 inch version on the 430's so that may be it ...

Ollieclk has the same style of wheels but in a 16 , and his is a 320 or a 230 can't remember which ...

 

[markmifsud]

They aren't genuine AMG's , so what has happened is the original Avantgarde ones have been taken off and a set of replicas put on.

Avantgarde wheels don't look like that either , AMG's do , the data sheet would have said AMG Alloy wheels if it was fitted with them from the factory.

Someone has taken the originals and fitted a set of replicas.

Well that answers that then Still, I like my new rims

 

[Baron_Samedi]

Aye, nice wheels but you need some tyre gel

 

[markmifsud]

Aye, nice wheels but you need some tyre gel

thats the stuff to blacken the tyre? any recomendations as I have never done that before. My Mondeo 2l 16v GhiaX wasnt quite so fussy how she looked lol

 

[ollieclk]

Ollie stick to the 18's I have the staggered set up on my CLK and the ride quality is fine no different to 17's See mine HERE and HERE

Mine is also lowered by 30mm so fills the arches nicely. If you are still struggling for wheels there are plenty available around here (Yorkshire) genuine and replica. Adam is right about the replica's there are some good ones (unbranded) and made by the manufacturers of genuine ones, just watch out for the weight as increased weight will affect your suspension set up and ride.

I think 18's are the way forward, i have seen another set on ebay i am quite interested in http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140311110599&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123 only thing is there not staggered but i can live with that.

As for budget re the brabus wheels about £500 is the most i want to spend but it depends on the wheels.

Tyre gel just get Magiuars http://www.autowash-products.co.uk/catalog/images/hot shine tyre spray.gif its the best i have used so far and lasts for ages.

 

[Howard]

Weird how we have two CLK 430 Avantgardes and one sits on 18's and one sits on 17's and the difference in ride quality is noticeable .

 

[ollieclk]

blue one looks better though lol!

 

[Howard]

On stilts ...

The red one is faster though and sounds better

 

[ollieclk]

If i could have one for speed and one for looks then i would but i think the clk is more of a crusing maching rather than a drivers car. If i have the funds for another motor i would prob get an elise for the weekend.

 

[flango]

If i could have one for speed and one for looks then i would but i think the clk is more of a crusing maching rather than a drivers car. If i have the funds for another motor i would prob get an elise for the weekend.

Pass on the Elise and get a VX220 Turbo or a Caterham all the time, Elise too underpowered.

 

[V12]

Or a bike...

 

[ollieclk]

Got the 18'' Mandrus wheels so watch this space or at least my project log for an update!