Opinions appreciated

[Erfan]

Currently have a set of 11 hole Algenib alloys on the car - pretty good condition and certainly no problems to keep on the car. I also have what the previous owner said were the original alloys for the car (10 hole) as per link provided that have been refurbished and are mint conditionwise.

Mercedes E Class Saloon W210 alloys | Alloy Wheels Direct Ltd

Car is a W210 Fern White E300TD Elegance 1999 Saloon

What one do you think would look better?

Also were the Algenib 11 hole common on other spec. levels (Avantgard etc..)

Any info / opinions appreciated. I plan to get rid of one of the sets in a few months when the tyres will need changing.

 

[John]

The link you posted appears to be all wheels compatible with the W210.

You need to post up the name of the 10-holed wheels or post the direct link to them?

I'm not keen on the 11-holed ones personally but I will reserve judgement until I see both sets.

I prefer the W210 E55 wheels out of all:

http://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/me..._class_saloon_w210_alloys/18_amg_ii_wheel_193

 

[Erfan]

Thanks - I like the ones you have linked.

Link for 11 spoke alloys:
Mercedes alloy wheels | Genuine new 16" Mercedes Algenib | fits Mercedes E Class Saloon W210 | Alloy Wheels Direct Ltd


Link for 10 spoke alloys
Mercedes alloy wheels | Genuine new 16" Mercedes 10 Hole | fits Mercedes E Class Saloon W210 | Alloy Wheels Direct Ltd

 

[John]

I prefer the Algenibs out of that choice!

 

[Erfan]

Thanks for your opinion.

I was wondering if anyone knew if the algenibs were standard on avant-garde models and the 10 hole standard for elegance?

 

[John]

From this forum - second paragraph:

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/1607239-post1.html

 

[Erfan]

Thankyou JohnEBoy!

 

[Dieselman]

10 hole is for E300 Elegance, 11 hole for facelifted cars.

Avantgarde should be 5 hole Merak wheels.

 

[Erfan]

Thankyou for clarification, this has helped in my decision.
Come the time I intend to put the 10 spoke wheels on. Just waiting for when my tyres need replacing which should be in a couple of months. Seeing as the wheels are off the car I was going to wax them before having tyres fitted.

Is it ok to wax all areas or should I leave the lip/ any other area in case it causes the tyre to slip a bit?

 

[Dieselman]

They use tyre soap when fitting, so I can't see wax causing slippage...unless it's a dragster.

 

[Erfan]

That's good to know - thankyou.

PS Sorry to cross thread but the covering of the front radiator grill does seem to make the car smoother at motorway speeds and when wet you can see the water fly off the bonnet more than when no blank was fitted.