Which Alloys . . . See the pics and let me know!

[14Ben]

Well, am considering the following 3 rims for my Silver w202 C240 ! Would be wicked if you lot could shout out some opinions . . . Top, Middle or Bottom ? ? ? Or something completely different . . . Help !

Cheers, Ben.

 

[television]

As these are after market wheels, are they hub centric, thats a must otherwise you will never balance them

 

[14Ben]

Thanks for the reply TV, what is hub centric ? All I know is they are 5x112 with an ET of 35. Is there more I need to consider and did you like any of them ? Cheers

 

[gurpz]

Have you checked if the original Mercedes centre caps fit the aftermarket alloys, would be a nice touch if they could ?

 

[Gucci]

I'd go middle, it's a bit more 'merc-like'. Avoid the bottom one like the plague.

 

[Nibbo]

Please don't put the bottom ones on her!

 

[14Ben]

Thanks guys, yea I do agree about the bottom ones on second thoughts, they do however come in all silver which is a possibility!

Out of the top and middle, I prob prefer the top alloy as it looks a little chunkier which I think suits the W202 C-class . . . More opinions needed though !

 

[BlackC55]

Top one.

Looks more agressive

 

[gurpz]

I would say top one aswell, provided you can get a Mercedes centre cap in there ! Have you got a straight on picture of those alloys and a straight side picture of your car, could photoshop it for you so you can see how they would look ?

 

[KillerHERTZ]

The Bottom one only has 4 bolts, it wont fit unless you can get some type of adaptor?

 

[Dieselman]

Thanks for the reply TV, what is hub centric ? All I know is they are 5x112 with an ET of 35. Is there more I need to consider and did you like any of them ? Cheers

Hub centric means they are centered around the hub of the stub axle. All wheels with the correct PCD for the bolt holes will be Hub centric.

I suspect what Television is referring to is whether the centre hole is the correct size to fit the hub spigot perfectly.
If the centre isn't properly fitting then the load of the car is taken on the wheel bolts not the wheel hub. This is bad practice and can lead to broken bolts.
If this is the case then you will require spigot rings.

 

[Howard]

They all look like Porsche cup alloys .... not sure if they'd suit a Merc to be honest ....

 

[rhymneyboy]

I'd go for the bottom ones in silver - with a merc centre caps.

 

[gina2201]

Deep dish look veeeerrryyyy nice! Not sure which type to go for though..

 

[14Ben]

Cheers again everyone, really appreciate the comments !

Gurpz: Dont have a side on pic unfortunately but thanks so much for the offer !

Killer: The pic there only has 4 bolt holes but they do it in the right fitment, that pic was just for an example but cheers for pointing it out just incase I hadn't realised, which is the kinda thing I'd do !

Dieselman: Thanks for that explanation . . . Spot the novice (That'll be me) ;p

Gina: Can you stop being so indecisive and suggest which ones I should go for ! He he.

And don't forget you lot, I could get the bottom ones all in silver too !

 

[Dieselman]

I prefer the deep pan ones too, preferably in Hawian style. Don't you just find thin crust too thin and crispy.

I like the bottom ones best as they appear deeper and the spokes are a bit thicker.
Personally I'd probably go for second hand original wheels though.

 

[gurpz]

Personally I'd probably go for second hand original wheels though.

Thats what I would also do have you considered this at all Ben ?

 

[Sp!ke]

Wicked, shout out?

They are all no doubt 'wicked' in some people's eyes and for that reason I dislike them all.

 

[14Ben]

Thanks again Dieselman and Grupz,

Yea, I had considered a set of second hand rims, but by the time I've paid to have a top notch refurb done I might as well get a new set ! I kinda fancied something a little different anyway which is what made me think deep dish.

AhHh . . . Decisions decisions, I want to get this right because a bad set of rims is gona spoil the whole car !

 

[gina2201]

Hmm, ok, I would go for the 3rd in silver......