W203/CL203 Aftermarket Wheel Thread - All you want to know - Page 2

Handles101 · 02-26-2002, 12:39 PM

I got a quote on a set of 18x8.5 Brabus Monoblock V's multipiece all around with pirelli pzero's for 4143.52. Is this a good price to pay? Too expensive? Your inquiry's will be helpful. Thanks.

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BrabusCClass · 02-26-2002, 12:42 PM

Too expensive... e-mail me and Ill tell you what I got it for. JLee765@aol.com

BrabusCClass · 02-26-2002, 12:45 PM

Actually I just reread your thread and you are getting multipiece rims with Pzero tires so its fair. I find that multipiece looks nice but for LA roads its is not that great. It is more prone to bending due to our not too great roads, esp in downtown LA where I work. Any reason why you want Pzeros? Just curious.

Harris · 02-26-2002, 01:37 PM

I think the price is fair. Yeah, curious why you put PZeros? I've used 3 sets of PZeros and finally gave up on them, they just ran out too fast. IMO, if you can change, try S-03 or T1-S.
I've got a fair deal on a set of Brabus last week with Peter at wheelexperts.

lee2375 · 02-26-2002, 04:54 PM

Not a bad price. I can do it for 4100 plus shipping, but no CA sales tax (we're in Texas).

BrabusCClass · 02-26-2002, 09:12 PM

Just a thought but why dont you try Kumhos. That should bring down the price a bit.

Handles101 · 02-27-2002, 12:52 PM

Thanks for the info guys. I'll let you know what I decide on.

Carter · 04-15-2002, 05:37 PM

would it be fine i got 19x8'5's all around? would that make sense? i dont want to spend much on rims, but i really want 19's. my original plan was to get 8.5's and 9.5's in the rear. now i figured how much it would be for the rims and tires. would it be okay if i just got the 8.5's for the front and rear? btw, what are the tire sizes for the 19x8.5's? are they 235/35/19? where can i get the cheapest tires from? so far i found nitto 555's from tires.com. the rims i found at the best price i could find at 4,991.80. they are 4 chrome 19x8.5's. do you know where i can find cheaper? lee can you get me a better price?

shtatc · 04-15-2002, 08:39 PM

just my 2cents...why would you want to get the Brabus wheels chromed? I have seen them chromed and am not a big fan of them. If you talk to the Brabus people, they recommend that you do not chrome them. They will do it for those who want them. I guess it is the look you are getting at. But, I know there are alot of discount places out there...but have you tried Discount Tire? They are a Brabus authorized dealer....may be able to get them cheaper there (with some haggling). But, there may be better connections from guys from this forum. Good luck.

Harris · 04-15-2002, 09:03 PM

I would rather painted black than chrome them. HOWEVER, I still prefer ordinary look though!

vivawil · 10-03-2002, 01:31 AM

Hi guys. I am gonna be selling my car soon, and I am selling all these Benz modification parts:

1. BRABUS Monoblock 4 (18*8.5), with TWO Pirelli P7000 tyres. Excellent condition.

2. BRABUS hood and trunk emblem.

All these items are in excellent condition and are priced to sell. Those interested, please contact me via e-mail (duckstop@yahoo.com), and I will be glad to send the pictures and provide any additional information.

Kind Regards,

...WiL...

RJamesC240 · 10-03-2002, 06:17 PM

Hey so how much for the wheels?

nevide · 11-05-2002, 11:28 PM

check this out. It weighs 30 lbs at 18". What do you guys think at about 250 a piece?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1871845810

please give opinons and no flame since I'm in tight budget.

x15jq · 11-05-2002, 11:45 PM

I think they look very nice. Im not sure of the quality but they have a lifetime gurantee structually?

Where does it say they weigh 30 lbs?

I was personally considering getting the monoblock V replica's

Right now I have the c7's on my car./

nevide · 11-06-2002, 12:20 AM

well, I emailed the seller and he weigh the wheel and he said approx. 30 lbs. Dunno if he acctually weigh it but it's pretty reasonable. The only thing I'm affraid of is a crack happening, etc. Other than that, it really look like the real one. Opinions pls.

lhoang · 11-06-2002, 12:31 AM

i have bought a set of wheels from this company. i got the mono V's. they were excellent looking wheels. quality is aa good as any other wheel. just remember the you are buying wheels not the brand name. that explains the price. the finish is very shiny, its like a hyper silver or brilliant silver finish. he provides mercedes caps and brabus one. whatever you prefer.
here is a pic. of my car when i had them. they 17", since then i upgraded to 18" not cuz of anything was wrong with wheel, but size was the issue of the change.

TimmyC230boy · 11-06-2002, 12:33 AM

they look good and for the price there not bad. I like the real AMg split spokes better though. But either will look great.

nevide · 11-06-2002, 12:36 AM

where's the pic of your car? I can't get the link.

lhoang · 11-06-2002, 12:39 AM

old pic

lhoang · 11-06-2002, 12:41 AM

new

lhoang · 11-06-2002, 12:47 AM

in between

lhoang · 11-06-2002, 12:50 AM

AMG (in between)

nevide · 11-06-2002, 01:04 AM

is the first one the replica monoblock V? They look pretty good but a little bit too small.

lhoang · 11-06-2002, 01:35 AM

first pic is mono 5 replica, they were 17", my advice get 18" and up

nevide · 11-06-2002, 01:39 AM

I'm getting 18s. Or should I get 19s. I think 19s would be hard to find. Did you get yours on ebay too or are there any websites I should go to?

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02-26-2002, 12:42 PM	#27
BrabusCClass MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,850 Drives: 1999 C43 AMG	Too expensive... e-mail me and Ill tell you what I got it for. JLee765@aol.com __________________ Lexus SC300 Porsche Boxster GT3 RS Kleemann C24k (sold)

02-26-2002, 12:45 PM	#28
BrabusCClass MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,850 Drives: 1999 C43 AMG	Actually I just reread your thread and you are getting multipiece rims with Pzero tires so its fair. I find that multipiece looks nice but for LA roads its is not that great. It is more prone to bending due to our not too great roads, esp in downtown LA where I work. Any reason why you want Pzeros? Just curious. __________________ Lexus SC300 Porsche Boxster GT3 RS Kleemann C24k (sold)

02-26-2002, 09:12 PM	#31
BrabusCClass MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,850 Drives: 1999 C43 AMG	Just a thought but why dont you try Kumhos. That should bring down the price a bit. __________________ Lexus SC300 Porsche Boxster GT3 RS Kleemann C24k (sold)

04-15-2002, 05:37 PM	#33
Carter Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 119 Drives: 2002 Mercedes S500	BRABUS rims would it be fine i got 19x8'5's all around? would that make sense? i dont want to spend much on rims, but i really want 19's. my original plan was to get 8.5's and 9.5's in the rear. now i figured how much it would be for the rims and tires. would it be okay if i just got the 8.5's for the front and rear? btw, what are the tire sizes for the 19x8.5's? are they 235/35/19? where can i get the cheapest tires from? so far i found nitto 555's from tires.com. the rims i found at the best price i could find at 4,991.80. they are 4 chrome 19x8.5's. do you know where i can find cheaper? lee can you get me a better price? __________________ 2001 Mercedes S500 Sport Tectite Gray/Charcoal 2001 Mercedes C320 Sport Silver/Charcoal 2002 Mercedes ML320 Silver/Charcoal

02-26-2002, 01:37 PM	#29
Harris MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 4,439	I think the price is fair. Yeah, curious why you put PZeros? I've used 3 sets of PZeros and finally gave up on them, they just ran out too fast. IMO, if you can change, try S-03 or T1-S. I've got a fair deal on a set of Brabus last week with Peter at wheelexperts.

02-26-2002, 04:54 PM	#30
lee2375 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,629 Drives: 07 CL550 BRABUS, 06 Range Rover Sport Supercharged, 07 911 Turbo	Not a bad price. I can do it for 4100 plus shipping, but no CA sales tax (we're in Texas).

02-27-2002, 12:52 PM	#32
Handles101 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 13 Drives: c240	Thanks for the info guys. I'll let you know what I decide on.

04-15-2002, 08:39 PM	#34
shtatc Super Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Oro Valley, AZ Posts: 572 Drives: 2001 C240 6spd	just my 2cents...why would you want to get the Brabus wheels chromed? I have seen them chromed and am not a big fan of them. If you talk to the Brabus people, they recommend that you do not chrome them. They will do it for those who want them. I guess it is the look you are getting at. But, I know there are alot of discount places out there...but have you tried Discount Tire? They are a Brabus authorized dealer....may be able to get them cheaper there (with some haggling). But, there may be better connections from guys from this forum. Good luck. __________________ 2001 C240/White/6Spd/C1-Charcoal/MultifunctionDriversSeat/AMGSplitSpokeWheels/CD-changer/Stongard

04-15-2002, 09:03 PM	#35
Harris MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 4,439	I would rather painted black than chrome them. HOWEVER, I still prefer ordinary look though!

10-03-2002, 01:31 AM	#36
vivawil Newbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 13 Drives: C 280 W202	BRABUS MONOBLOCK 4 and other Benz parts for sale! Hi guys. I am gonna be selling my car soon, and I am selling all these Benz modification parts: 1. BRABUS Monoblock 4 (18*8.5), with TWO Pirelli P7000 tyres. Excellent condition. 2. BRABUS hood and trunk emblem. All these items are in excellent condition and are priced to sell. Those interested, please contact me via e-mail (duckstop@yahoo.com), and I will be glad to send the pictures and provide any additional information. Kind Regards, ...WiL...

10-03-2002, 06:17 PM	#37
RJamesC240 Almost a Member! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 72 Drives: 2002 Mercedes C240 Desert Silver Java Interior	Hey so how much for the wheels?

11-05-2002, 11:28 PM	#38
nevide Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 451 Drives: C230 K	BRABUS monoblock VI replica check this out. It weighs 30 lbs at 18". What do you guys think at about 250 a piece? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1871845810 please give opinons and no flame since I'm in tight budget.

11-05-2002, 11:45 PM	#39
x15jq Super Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 958	I think they look very nice. Im not sure of the quality but they have a lifetime gurantee structually? Where does it say they weigh 30 lbs? I was personally considering getting the monoblock V replica's Right now I have the c7's on my car./

11-06-2002, 12:20 AM	#40
nevide Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 451 Drives: C230 K	weight well, I emailed the seller and he weigh the wheel and he said approx. 30 lbs. Dunno if he acctually weigh it but it's pretty reasonable. The only thing I'm affraid of is a crack happening, etc. Other than that, it really look like the real one. Opinions pls.

11-06-2002, 12:33 AM	#42
TimmyC230boy MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sitting behind thing freakin desk of mine. Dreaming I was playing my Taylors, and driving my Benz. Long Live The VRAA!!!!!! Posts: 2,925 Drives: C230 Sports Coupe	they look good and for the price there not bad. I like the real AMg split spokes better though. But either will look great. __________________ 2002 Mercedes-Benz C230 Sports Coupe. SILVER, Bose, Auto, Panorama roof, Cloth, Tinted windows, Clear Corners built 03/2001 http://free.hostdepartment.com/S/Scylas/MB/index.htm Throttle Depressed, Driver Very Happy God made all men. Samuel Colt made all men equal. Gaston Glock made some men more equal than others. Mercedes Benz Owner's Gun Club, Member # 3

11-06-2002, 12:31 AM	#41
lhoang Super Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: houston,tx Posts: 726 Drives: 03' E55 AMG	actually... i have bought a set of wheels from this company. i got the mono V's. they were excellent looking wheels. quality is aa good as any other wheel. just remember the you are buying wheels not the brand name. that explains the price. the finish is very shiny, its like a hyper silver or brilliant silver finish. he provides mercedes caps and brabus one. whatever you prefer. here is a pic. of my car when i had them. they 17", since then i upgraded to 18" not cuz of anything was wrong with wheel, but size was the issue of the change.

11-06-2002, 12:36 AM	#43
nevide Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 451 Drives: C230 K	lhoang where's the pic of your car? I can't get the link.

11-06-2002, 12:39 AM	#44
lhoang Super Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: houston,tx Posts: 726 Drives: 03' E55 AMG	pic old pic

11-06-2002, 12:41 AM	#45
lhoang Super Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: houston,tx Posts: 726 Drives: 03' E55 AMG	new pic new

11-06-2002, 12:47 AM	#46
lhoang Super Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: houston,tx Posts: 726 Drives: 03' E55 AMG	in between in between

11-06-2002, 12:50 AM	#47
lhoang Super Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: houston,tx Posts: 726 Drives: 03' E55 AMG	AMG AMG (in between)

11-06-2002, 01:04 AM	#48
nevide Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 451 Drives: C230 K	monoblock V? is the first one the replica monoblock V? They look pretty good but a little bit too small.

11-06-2002, 01:35 AM	#49
lhoang Super Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: houston,tx Posts: 726 Drives: 03' E55 AMG	first pic first pic is mono 5 replica, they were 17", my advice get 18" and up

11-06-2002, 01:39 AM	#50
nevide Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 451 Drives: C230 K	18? I'm getting 18s. Or should I get 19s. I think 19s would be hard to find. Did you get yours on ebay too or are there any websites I should go to?

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