whats your opinion on these wheels?

bug88 · 04-02-2009, 12:55 PM

Hey guys what do you think about these wheels? too cheap?
I was thinking of maybe the 19x8.5, 19x9.5???
here is there website.
http://www.petrolwheels.com/wheel_st...eel-octane.php

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sound 8 · 04-02-2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bug88

Hey guys what do you think about these wheels? too cheap?
I was thinking of maybe the 19x8.5, 19x9.5???
here is there website.
http://www.petrolwheels.com/wheel_st...eel-octane.php

The spokes are to thin for me.

Carcrazy1 · 04-02-2009, 02:00 PM

I am wondering whether it will really work.

I dont think so.

black se7en · 04-02-2009, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by sound 8

The spokes are to thin for me.

My exact thoughts

MARTYMAR · 04-02-2009, 04:23 PM

I just bought these wheels for my car and I must admit they're very nice on the CLK 55. Not too flashy and really makes the car look sportier in my opinion. These are made in Germany for Mercedes Benz cars. I got the 19's with H&R springs...lowered.

M-bENZ · 04-02-2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MARTYMAR

I just bought these wheels for my car and I must admit they're very nice on the CLK 55. Not too flashy and really makes the car look sportier in my opinion. These are made in Germany for Mercedes Benz cars. I got the 19's with H&R springs...lowered.

Nice Rims buddy

. Did u lower your already ? Man I have those springs at my house right now but I have not get a chance to put it on yet urgh

and def. post your car when it done.

Andy

JamE55 · 04-02-2009, 05:48 PM

Looks tight bro!

150shot · 04-02-2009, 06:43 PM

I think the Petrol's will look fine. Thinner spokes make the wheel "look" bigger, plus you have AMG brakes so it can show them off well...

AMGOODNESS · 04-02-2009, 07:11 PM

make sure the offsets are right in the front or they will not clear our gigantic calipers. i had a tough time finding wheels. decided to go with some Ray's forged two piece wheels. of all places i found them at tirerack.com

MARTYMAR · 04-02-2009, 07:20 PM

I'm not a photographer so don't hold me accountable for the bad angles. lol..

M-bENZ · 04-03-2009, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by MARTYMAR

I'm not a photographer so don't hold me accountable for the bad angles. lol..

nice rims u got there buddy...is it lowered yet??

MARTYMAR · 04-03-2009, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by M-bENZ

nice rims u got there buddy...is it lowered yet??

Yes! 1.2 (front) and 1.4 (rear) I believe. I've had them for about a week so that should be enough time for them to settle. I like how it's dropped now...the wheels look much better in person...

RedMongoosE · 04-03-2009, 12:37 AM

look a tad thin. needs a BBK after

fredyfunk · 04-03-2009, 12:37 AM

This is totally off topic, but Martymar, how do you like the Kenwood DNX8120? Been eye-ing it for some time now and just wanted your input.

MARTYMAR · 04-03-2009, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by fredyfunk

This is totally off topic, but Martymar, how do you like the Kenwood DNX8120? Been eye-ing it for some time now and just wanted your input.

I like it a lot. it does it all. Bluetooth, Mp3 player, DVD player, Navigation you name it! I also have it connected to my steering wheel so I can control the volume from there. Also, this might not be such a big deal for some but for me I like it alot, I'm able to put in an address of any destination while driving! I know in my Lexus IS 350 the car can't be in motion before setting the destination. Oh yeah and the back-up camera is nice too! The screen is huge at 6.9 inches and movies look and sounds really nice....surround sound feel...so I think it's one of the best head units out right now.

AMGOODNESS · 04-03-2009, 03:07 PM

not a big fan of chrome wheels but those do look good on your car. the cars looks classy.

Boosted9603 · 04-21-2009, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by bug88

Hey guys what do you think about these wheels? too cheap?
I was thinking of maybe the 19x8.5, 19x9.5???
here is there website.
http://www.petrolwheels.com/wheel_st...eel-octane.php

I was going to get those last year, but they weren't out yet. You'd definitely have to keep your brake calipers nice and clean since you can see everything behind those spokes.

da_guitarist · 04-21-2009, 06:56 PM

anybody ever buy these?

OPALW208 · 04-22-2009, 12:39 AM

stay away from Petrol. They are the lower line of wheels offered by TSW and they weigh A TON!!!!

lowpost · 04-22-2009, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by AMGOODNESS

make sure the offsets are right in the front or they will not clear our gigantic calipers. i had a tough time finding wheels. decided to go with some Ray's forged two piece wheels. of all places i found them at tirerack.com

the 2003-2005 amg calipers aren't that big - they're barely bigger than the 500 calipers. my 18's clear the calipers.

AMGOODNESS · 04-23-2009, 02:59 PM

you can not buy off the rack wheels because of the calipers. they are that big. they stick out from the surface of the disc a good four inches. for a factory set-up the calipers have some serious depth.

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150shot Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southern CA Posts: 480 Drives: 02 CLK 430, Honda Accord, 94 Acura NSX	I think the Petrol's will look fine. Thinner spokes make the wheel "look" bigger, plus you have AMG brakes so it can show them off well... __________________ 05 SL55 AMG 02 CLK 430- SOLD

04-02-2009, 07:11 PM	#9
AMGOODNESS Super Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 613 Drives: 03 CLK 55 AMG, IMCO muffler/Magnaflow tips, KW V1 coilovers, 19" Petrol Metrix Wheels	make sure the offsets are right in the front or they will not clear our gigantic calipers. i had a tough time finding wheels. decided to go with some Ray's forged two piece wheels. of all places i found them at tirerack.com __________________ $C:\Documents and Settings\lhill\My Documents\My Documents\Leo's Files\personal pics files\AMG RAYS F DRIVER VIEW.JPG$

04-03-2009, 03:07 PM	#16
AMGOODNESS Super Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 613 Drives: 03 CLK 55 AMG, IMCO muffler/Magnaflow tips, KW V1 coilovers, 19" Petrol Metrix Wheels	not a big fan of chrome wheels but those do look good on your car. the cars looks classy. __________________ $C:\Documents and Settings\lhill\My Documents\My Documents\Leo's Files\personal pics files\AMG RAYS F DRIVER VIEW.JPG$

04-21-2009, 06:56 PM	#18
da_guitarist MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,484 Drives: 01 CLK55	anybody ever buy these? __________________

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Carcrazy1 Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 62 Drives: Volkswagan	I am wondering whether it will really work. I dont think so.

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RedMongoosE MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,420 Drives: some	look a tad thin. needs a BBK after

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fredyfunk Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: So. Cal (Orange County) Posts: 56 Drives: CLK 55 AMG	This is totally off topic, but Martymar, how do you like the Kenwood DNX8120? Been eye-ing it for some time now and just wanted your input.

04-22-2009, 12:39 AM	#19
OPALW208 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Bay Posts: 1,150 Drives: widebody w208	stay away from Petrol. They are the lower line of wheels offered by TSW and they weigh A TON!!!!

04-23-2009, 02:59 PM	#21
AMGOODNESS Super Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 613 Drives: 03 CLK 55 AMG, IMCO muffler/Magnaflow tips, KW V1 coilovers, 19" Petrol Metrix Wheels	you can not buy off the rack wheels because of the calipers. they are that big. they stick out from the surface of the disc a good four inches. for a factory set-up the calipers have some serious depth. __________________ $C:\Documents and Settings\lhill\My Documents\My Documents\Leo's Files\personal pics files\AMG RAYS F DRIVER VIEW.JPG$

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