2009 C63 - HRE 790's - (LOTS o' PICS)

UGOTMOPPED · 09-20-2008, 10:57 PM

UPDATED - Installed the KW's..I adjusted the rear to almost a tuck..the front's I need to play with.

Props to;

Ben @ Wheels Boutique
Guy @ HRE Wheels
Demo & Rob @ Wheel Concepts/Tire Empire

Car is going into body shop in Monday to do the grill, tails and emblems. My KWv3's are on their way. A+ to all the vendors who helped me get these wheels and tires on the car before the winter comes here in NY. My original HRE Monoblock's that I got from WB were the wrong offset. Ben immediately took them back in exchange for a set of my choice. I think I made a good choice with the 790's, since as sexy as the Mono wheel is.....it's popping up everywhere. Ben and the guys at WB - A+++...best vendor I have dealt with. Guy at HRE - Awesome communication and getting the wheels to me. Demo & Rob - Run Staten Island's car scene..possibly all of NY's. Got me the sticky Vredstein tires. Look at all the pics..

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artemW204 · 09-20-2008, 11:12 PM

the wheels look pretty sweet but the black lip is a little too much for me

in any event if that's what makes you feel happy and satisfied, props to that

shaker · 09-20-2008, 11:15 PM

+1

Those look awesome. I like the black lip but am wondering how it will look on my Palladium Silver, so I think all brushed finished may be the way to go. Any thoughts?

UGOTMOPPED · 09-20-2008, 11:17 PM

All brushed is nice..but I can see how it will be a pain to maintain..I would do the brushed center with chrome lip..

c3nthusiast · 09-20-2008, 11:21 PM

Looks like you have 13" wheels on. I'm not a fan of the face of the wheel bulging out. Sorry.

UGOTMOPPED · 09-20-2008, 11:25 PM

It's ok..at least it's not on a C300.

shaker · 09-20-2008, 11:34 PM

-michael- · 09-21-2008, 12:55 AM

Congrats! Nice wheels. I'm just wondering, why did you go with black lip??? Don't you think that it makes your 20's look smaller, way smaller. It always happens with black wheels or black lips, the rim looks at least 2 inches smaller. Because the tires are black and there is no visible line that would accent the wheel size. You got 20's for the better look of the car, right? Not performance of course. So, why not show off the wheel size. As I remember, your last wheel set up had a pin stripe, why didn't you have it done this time? I think if you had a crome lip it would look really nice with your Arctic White. But, however, it is your car and you're the boss. How are the Vredesteins??? Soft, loud, got grip??

E55NURBURG1 · 09-21-2008, 01:22 AM

wow those look awesome! love the black.. car really does look awesome.

vcruiser · 09-21-2008, 09:36 AM

looks pretty good. not crazy about the black lip.
but you can always add sexy pinstripe to it and then it'd be badass!

UGOTMOPPED · 09-21-2008, 10:01 AM

Listen..this is a heavy car......when the car is moving, the suspension sits and it looks PERFECT. It looks like the face of the wheel is floating. It's more of a "you need to see it in person"...

EUROTEK//AMG · 09-21-2008, 12:22 PM

sorry..not feeling it...I would have gone with black centers and polished lip..

Timeless · 09-21-2008, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UGOTMOPPED

It's ok..at least it's not on a C300.

No need to be rude. He was giving his opinion to the thread you started seeking feedback.

FWIW, I agree with his opinion on not liking the look of those particular HRE wheels. Dunno if it is the black lip or the wheel style itself.

Thanks for sharing though.

1st amg · 09-21-2008, 02:01 PM

Definetely unique, though myself not my choice, but you do have a one of a kind C63 which is important!

UGOTMOPPED · 09-21-2008, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timeless

No need to be rude. He was giving his opinion to the thread you started seeking feedback.

FWIW, I agree with his opinion on not liking the look of those particular HRE wheels. Dunno if it is the black lip or the wheel style itself.

Thanks for sharing though.

that's right..and I gave my opinion back..good thing it's not on a C300...cause IMO..it wouldn't do it any justice..

1V8C55 · 09-21-2008, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -michael-

Congrats! Nice wheels. I'm just wondering, why did you go with black lip??? Don't you think that it makes your 20's look smaller, way smaller. It always happens with black wheels or black lips, the rim looks at least 2 inches smaller. Because the tires are black and there is no visible line that would accent the wheel size. You got 20's for the better look of the car, right? Not performance of course. So, why not show off the wheel size. As I remember, your last wheel set up had a pin stripe, why didn't you have it done this time? I think if you had a crome lip it would look really nice with your Arctic White. But, however, it is your car and you're the boss. How are the Vredesteins??? Soft, loud, got grip??

I agree. That style HRE wheel by itself is nice. The black lip gives off the appearance of a 50-55 series tire. All black or all silver would have been nice too. When it comes down to it though... as long as you enjoy the ride, it's all good.

Shake · 09-21-2008, 02:35 PM

I like the style of the rim but I think the black lip makes it look kinda small in the pics. I'm sure it looks unique and real nice in real life though.

I would have gone with the brushed centers/chrome lip.

RM-6302 · 09-21-2008, 02:47 PM

I also like the rim style. I would like to see the exact opposite of what you've got mounted. What I mean is matte black center, with a brushed outer rim. For me that combo is really hot!

Timeless · 09-21-2008, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RM-6302

I also like the rim style. I would like to see the exact opposite of what you've got mounted. What I mean is matte black center, with a brushed outer rim. For me that combo is really hot!

Maybe someone can photoshop it for ya.

bigbodybeeenz · 09-21-2008, 11:54 PM

Not feeling the black lip at all. I think the wheel by itself is great...but it needs to be brushed center and chrome lip or black center and chrome lip.

exiges · 09-22-2008, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c3nthusiast

I'm not a fan of the face of the wheel bulging out. Sorry.

Agreed. Black lip doesn't work either.

Andy7oaks · 09-22-2008, 06:57 AM

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Unfortunately this beholder doesn't like the wheels or the colour of the car.

Regards

Andy

bigben320e · 09-22-2008, 07:26 AM

I have seen several cars with the Black lip, or all black rims. What I noticed, (and many others) is that the wheel does not stand out. The HRE's are nice, but perhaps some black accents or black center would have been better, but it's my opinion.

Also, the Black lip will need to be maintained more and I got that from different rim and tire shops on that tip.

If you are happy, that is all that matters!

P.S.- I wonder how this would look with a white lip?

drop997stop · 09-23-2008, 02:39 AM

Everybody is right about the black lips, they just make the wheel look smaller,

what you need to do is paint the windows of the face and you will get a much better look or go all black and mill the edges of the spokes,

Alex@wheelexperts · 09-23-2008, 02:28 PM

Keep up the good work bud!

09-20-2008, 11:17 PM	#4
UGOTMOPPED Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 496 Drives: 09' C63 AMG, 08' M6	All brushed is nice..but I can see how it will be a pain to maintain..I would do the brushed center with chrome lip.. __________________ 2010 BMW X5M - 22" HRE's 2009 C63 - Kleeman/KW/HRE

09-20-2008, 11:25 PM	#6
UGOTMOPPED Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 496 Drives: 09' C63 AMG, 08' M6	It's ok..at least it's not on a C300. __________________ 2010 BMW X5M - 22" HRE's 2009 C63 - Kleeman/KW/HRE

09-21-2008, 12:55 AM	#8
-michael- Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moscow Russia, Los Angeles USA Posts: 320 Drives: 2009 MB C63 2007 MB ML63 2006 MB CLS 500 (wife)	Pin stripe?? Congrats! Nice wheels. I'm just wondering, why did you go with black lip??? Don't you think that it makes your 20's look smaller, way smaller. It always happens with black wheels or black lips, the rim looks at least 2 inches smaller. Because the tires are black and there is no visible line that would accent the wheel size. You got 20's for the better look of the car, right? Not performance of course. So, why not show off the wheel size. As I remember, your last wheel set up had a pin stripe, why didn't you have it done this time? I think if you had a crome lip it would look really nice with your Arctic White. But, however, it is your car and you're the boss. How are the Vredesteins??? Soft, loud, got grip??

09-21-2008, 09:36 AM	#10
vcruiser Super Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 706 Drives: 2008 C350 Fully loaded *white/pano roof/everything else!	looks pretty good. not crazy about the black lip. but you can always add sexy pinstripe to it and then it'd be badass! __________________ 2008 C350 4-matic fully loaded!

09-21-2008, 10:01 AM	#11
UGOTMOPPED Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 496 Drives: 09' C63 AMG, 08' M6	Listen..this is a heavy car......when the car is moving, the suspension sits and it looks PERFECT. It looks like the face of the wheel is floating. It's more of a "you need to see it in person"... __________________ 2010 BMW X5M - 22" HRE's 2009 C63 - Kleeman/KW/HRE

09-20-2008, 11:12 PM	#2
artemW204 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 41 Drives: 2008 C230 4matic Sport, Audi Q7 S-line	the wheels look pretty sweet but the black lip is a little too much for me in any event if that's what makes you feel happy and satisfied, props to that

09-20-2008, 11:15 PM	#3
shaker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: DFW Posts: 357 Drives: 2009 C63	+1 Those look awesome. I like the black lip but am wondering how it will look on my Palladium Silver, so I think all brushed finished may be the way to go. Any thoughts?

09-20-2008, 11:21 PM	#5
c3nthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fort Washington, MD Posts: 146 Drives: 2008 C300	Looks like you have 13" wheels on. I'm not a fan of the face of the wheel bulging out. Sorry.

09-20-2008, 11:34 PM	#7
shaker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: DFW Posts: 357 Drives: 2009 C63

09-21-2008, 01:22 AM	#9
E55NURBURG1 Almost a Member! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: ClearWater, FL Posts: 33 Drives: 2004 w211 e55	wow those look awesome! love the black.. car really does look awesome.

09-21-2008, 12:22 PM	#12
EUROTEK//AMG Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: United Snakes of America Posts: 729 Drives: German	sorry..not feeling it...I would have gone with black centers and polished lip..

09-21-2008, 02:01 PM	#14
1st amg MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,115 Drives: 08 Irridium Silver C63 AMG, 09 Irridium Silver ML350, 08 White Dodge RAM Hemi Quad	Definetely unique, though myself not my choice, but you do have a one of a kind C63 which is important! __________________ Nick 08 Irridium Silver C63, 09 Irridium Silver ML350, 08 White Dodge RAM Hemi Quad

09-21-2008, 02:35 PM	#17
Shake MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mid-west Posts: 5,824 Drives: IS300	I like the style of the rim but I think the black lip makes it look kinda small in the pics. I'm sure it looks unique and real nice in real life though. I would have gone with the brushed centers/chrome lip. __________________ MI myMB Krew #1

09-21-2008, 02:47 PM	#18
RM-6302 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 187 Drives: 2009 Black C63 AMG	How about the opposite? I also like the rim style. I would like to see the exact opposite of what you've got mounted. What I mean is matte black center, with a brushed outer rim. For me that combo is really hot!

09-21-2008, 11:54 PM	#20
bigbodybeeenz Super Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 636 Drives: '94 Geo Metro Modded	Not feeling the black lip at all. I think the wheel by itself is great...but it needs to be brushed center and chrome lip or black center and chrome lip. __________________ '08 BMW E92 M3 '09 MB C63 AMG (LEMON-->GONE) '06 BMW 330ci ZHP (SOLD) '03 BMW X5 4.4 (SOLD)

09-22-2008, 06:57 AM	#22
Andy7oaks Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 101	Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Unfortunately this beholder doesn't like the wheels or the colour of the car. Regards Andy

09-22-2008, 07:26 AM	#23
bigben320e MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,738 Drives: CLS500, E320, R500, 300M (Sold)	I have seen several cars with the Black lip, or all black rims. What I noticed, (and many others) is that the wheel does not stand out. The HRE's are nice, but perhaps some black accents or black center would have been better, but it's my opinion. Also, the Black lip will need to be maintained more and I got that from different rim and tire shops on that tip. If you are happy, that is all that matters! P.S.- I wonder how this would look with a white lip? __________________ CLS500 \|AMG Package \| Premium Package \| Lighting Package \| Entertainment Package \| iPod Kit \| Keyless Go \| Parktronic \| Distronic \| Hands Free Communication \| Bluetooth \| Trunk Closer \| Voice Command R500 \| Premium Package \| Lighting Package \| Entertainment Package \| Parktronic \| Hands Free Communication \| Bluetooth \| Chrome Package \| On 20's E320 \| On Chrome 16's

09-23-2008, 02:39 AM	#24
drop997stop Super Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San JO Posts: 573 Drives: 08 E 6point3	wheels Everybody is right about the black lips, they just make the wheel look smaller, what you need to do is paint the windows of the face and you will get a much better look or go all black and mill the edges of the spokes,

09-23-2008, 02:28 PM	#25
Alex@wheelexperts Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego (RSF) / Dallas TX Posts: 197 Drives: 07 S550 & 08 335i	Keep up the good work bud!

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