Thoughts on these wheels.

[SmartAmg]

My alloys really could do with refurb, obviously the cheapest option approximately £400 or go for a change. Thoughts on these wheels, 19" Borbet "A" in Bright Silver, shown on another car, but you get the idea.

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Wheels are so subjective. Brace yourself for the mixed opinions as the “obviously tuned” look tends not to be popular amongst MB owners.

Maybe a whiz with photoshop could superimpose them on to your car.

 

[alabbasi]

I knew a guy that used to have a set of Borbet A's on his car back in the 90's. They looked different to those.
Both look fine, whatever takes your fancy. It's your car.

 

[AMGeed]

It's a no from me.

 

[slade1]

Wheels are OK, has that car got any suspension travel left?

 

[ChrisHGTV]

My alloys really could do with refurb, obviously the cheapest option approximately £400 or go for a change. Thoughts on these wheels, 19" Borbet "A" in Bright Silver, shown on another car, but you get the idea.
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They remind me of Azev A's. That's a really nice wheel but i think they're quite pricey. Simple is best i think with any aftermarket wheels and those look ok.

 

[Benzowner]

Regardless of whether I like the wheels or not, 19" wheels on UK roads ain't gonna last long imo.

 

[SmartAmg]

Regardless of whether I like the wheels or not, 19" wheels on UK roads ain't gonna last long imo.

To be honest they've lasted very well, over 3 years, it was dozy me that Kerbed the fronts.

 

[geoffus]

To be honest they've lasted very well, over 3 years, it was dozy me that Kerbed the fronts.

Same here, mine have been fine for last 2 1/2 years, just have to keep your eyes out for pot holes.

 

[poormansporsche]

Regardless of whether I like the wheels or not, 19" wheels on UK roads ain't gonna last long imo.

Aftermarket Borbets are substantially stronger than OEM Mercedes wheels. I had a set on my van and they took a proper pounding and never cracked unlike my £hite Merc wheels

 

[davymead]

Thumbs for me. Borbet make superb quality alloys, and the older style ‘A’s’ have always been one of my all time favourites.

 

[Larkone]

Wheels are OK, has that car got any suspension travel left?

looks like it could be just the drivers bum

 

[del320]

Wheels are so subjective. Brace yourself for the mixed opinions as the “obviously tuned” look tends not to be popular amongst MB owners.

Maybe a whiz with photoshop could superimpose them on to your car.

No need to - the Borbet site has a configurator for just that.

 

[SmartAmg]

No need to - the Borbet site has a configurator for just that.

It does, but can't seem to get it on my phone.

 

[BigJase88]

Regardless of whether I like the wheels or not, 19" wheels on UK roads ain't gonna last long imo.

My 18" wheel last week

Considered 19's but now definitely not

 

[SmartAmg]

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My 18" wheel last week

Considered 19's but now definitely not

You've just been unlucky, with that wheel, Jase, I've got 19s on mine and have had 20s on a few previous cars, with no problems at all.

 

[davymead]

19” from new. Rides serenely and never had the faintest problem on ANY road surface.

 

[W1ghty]

19” from new. Rides serenely and never had the faintest problem on ANY road surface.

Is that because on the IOW you can only do 3mph buddy

 

[Scooby_Doo]

Two previous C207 coupes and my current W205 all on 19" wheels and not a problem , happy with the ride as well. I think Borbet make wheels for MB anyway.

 

[davymead]

Is that because on the IOW you can only do 3mph buddy

Unfortunately, although Island Roads are involved in renewing every road surface on the IOW, there’s still plenty of potential alloy killing potholes available for the unaware. 3mph is a bit ambitious methinks