500e wheel options...

rivcal4life · 06-24-2009, 03:19 PM

I picked up a 500e a couple weeks ago. A little bit of a project, but I've gotten almost everything sorted out already. (pics in a few days)

Anyway, I would love to pick up a set of BBS LM's, but I don't really see that as an option any time soon. So, these are the options I've come up with so far:

Mandrus Emil:

A nice flat faced wheel tends to look good on the 124 chassis.

http://www.passatworld.com/forums/sh....php?p=1973465

ADR M-Classics:

A decent alternative to BBS's, though not quite as good looking.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-In...Q5fAccessories

The car is "mother of pearl grey", which is kind of a blueish silver looking color.

Any input on style, preferred offsets and tire sizes is appreciated.

Also, if anyone knows where to get more accurate BBS replicas, I would love to check them out.

Thanks...

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ZorroAMG · 06-24-2009, 04:04 PM

Mesh on a W124 IMO = no.

The first ones look like Zedstyle's wheels.

I'd do Carlsson/Farlsson or Brabus Mono 3 style or any VIP style wheel

ps2cho · 06-24-2009, 07:45 PM

You can always go with the old time favorite

...for which I have a set for sale

No, but seriously. You can't go wrong with Monoblock II's. I am very biased for them though. If I could, I'd throw them on my 260E too.

battlecat714 · 06-24-2009, 10:31 PM

What's the budget for the 199? And don't say $643.00

Saijin_Naib · 06-24-2009, 10:53 PM

Mmm... Monoblocks. Definitely one of the best rims for these cars.

YNVDIZW124 · 06-24-2009, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Also, if anyone knows where to get more accurate BBS replicas, I would love to check them out.

You can get the style 42 from the bmw and have them modified to fit the w124. I've done it before with other bmw wheels..

190E 16V · 06-25-2009, 12:41 AM

I like the first set!

The second set, the "Elites";

Where are they made?

Are they round?

How much do they weigh?

BTW, welcome to the .036 !!!

ZedStyle · 06-25-2009, 02:27 AM

i agree with don diego, i wouldn't go with the mesh...
the first ones DO look like mine, and i think they would look SICK on a 500! but i'm biased

in absence of some nice 18" monos, i would go with those mandrus wheels in a hot second! they're like a new take on an old benz style... at least that's how i see my wheels when i look at them...
and again to agree with Z, i have always loved the older carlsson wheels, and you can't go wrong with a suitable VIP wheel, one of my faves is the AME shallen AX, i think they suit benzes well

not a benz, but still!

rivcal4life · 06-25-2009, 05:04 AM

I know most mesh patterns look shltty on 124s, but you can't tell me LM's don't look nice:

Weekend shots of my 500E

Unless I can find some really good replicas, I likely will go with the Mandrus wheels. Zed, did you know that Mandrus is actually made by TSW? They are their Mercedes-specific branch. I had always liked holstens, but I don't think they have enough lip for the 500e. That's when I found the Emils.

I actually really like the Shallen AX's too, just not as much as the Emil.

Oh and Jorge, I don't plan on spending more than $1500. And that's only for some VERY nice BBS reps and wide rubbers.

roach_juts · 06-25-2009, 05:28 AM

i saw some BBS LM ( MIRO is the brand) replicas loos perfect on a 500e
check this link the miro is fitted on a e320 wagon
http://cluboldschool.multiply.com/ph...MB_E320_Wagon#

good luck !

rivcal4life · 06-25-2009, 06:24 AM

Thanks roach!

I'll definitely look into those. They look muuch mighter than the Mandrus's.

ChrisDPham · 06-25-2009, 12:20 PM

Only $1,500 for a set of wheels AND tires?

Why don't you just save up a little bit more and get them?

I've seen a few W124's with silver and gold LM's and it looks hard as hell.

Come over when you get the chance - lets do a shoot by the beach. I got the car detailed last weekend

ZedStyle · 06-25-2009, 12:27 PM

the LM-style wheels are more sporty looking and the mandrus are more staid, so i guess at the end of the day it comes down to what look you are going for...

battlecat714 · 06-25-2009, 04:42 PM

I know John (500eguy) was planning on getting the same set - this is just to give you another idea...orrrr if you like them, they run under $1300.

Another option to the LMs: WORK VS-XX

kwontumspeed · 06-25-2009, 06:23 PM

What's your budget?

I may have a set plus spare of the rare 18" SL 2PC AMGs for sale wearing PS2s, the fifth is a front spare.
These wheels are mint, no curb or blemishes whatsoever, with minimal wear on the tires (maybe 95% tread).

Wheels wearing PS2s:
Front 18X8.5 - 245/40/18
Rear 18X10.0 - 275/35/18

Hit me up offline if you're interested:
robert@nanicorp.com

Attached pic is from friend's 500. I can send you actual pics if there is genuine interest.

YNVDIZW124 · 06-26-2009, 12:09 AM

It's you're getting LM reps try to get the BB5 reps... those are the closest ones... If you want 17" BBS LMs they are around 1600-1800 refinished...

nelson09 · 07-07-2009, 03:29 PM

MANDRUSemils all the way

german-anger · 07-07-2009, 07:59 PM

Neez QD5. There were better pictures but this is the only one i could find..

they are like a super aggressive variation on the EVO wheels. I'd order it staggered tho thats for sure.

Saijin_Naib · 07-07-2009, 08:04 PM

That is sick. And they are very similar to the Evo wheels. hmm...

battlecat714 · 07-08-2009, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by german-anger

Neez QD5. There were better pictures but this is the only one i could find..

they are like a super aggressive variation on the EVO wheels. I'd order it staggered tho thats for sure.

Hmmm, close, but those aren't the Neez 5Model's, those are SLA-18's J-AUTO has for sale instead, I think. These are the neez wheels which are a little bit different:

...go for the gold Justin, lol.

nelson09 · 07-08-2009, 03:13 PM

conCAVE. Very nice selection.

YNVDIZW124 · 07-08-2009, 05:45 PM

You should run some alphards...

rivcal4life · 07-08-2009, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YNVDIZW124

You should run some alphards...

Any photographicals?

oneill_1 · 07-09-2009, 02:07 AM

i vote no on the LM's and yes on the Neez's.

-OG

YNVDIZW124 · 07-09-2009, 03:37 PM

I have a chrome set but it should look nice like these...

06-24-2009, 04:04 PM	#2
ZorroAMG MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 3,025 Drives: Enzo, my Benzo	Mesh on a W124 IMO = no. The first ones look like Zedstyle's wheels. I'd do Carlsson/Farlsson or Brabus Mono 3 style or any VIP style wheel __________________

06-24-2009, 07:45 PM	#3
ps2cho MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,391 Drives: 1988 300TE, 1987 260E	You can always go with the old time favorite ...for which I have a set for sale No, but seriously. You can't go wrong with Monoblock II's. I am very biased for them though. If I could, I'd throw them on my 260E too. __________________ 1988 Pearl Grey Metallic Mercedes 300TE - 98k miles 1987 Black Mercedes 260E - 86k miles

06-24-2009, 10:31 PM	#4
battlecat714 Super Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 765 Drives: a TVR Cerbera Speed Twelve	What's the budget for the 199? And don't say $643.00 __________________

06-24-2009, 10:53 PM	#5
Saijin_Naib MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 3,200 Drives: 1990 300ce 24v I6	Mmm... Monoblocks. Definitely one of the best rims for these cars. __________________ Bucky Benz @ Benzly

06-25-2009, 12:41 AM	#7
190E 16V Super Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Van. BC Posts: 681 Drives: 1992 500E	I like the first set! The second set, the "Elites"; Where are they made? Are they round? How much do they weigh? BTW, welcome to the .036 !!! __________________ 1992 500E

06-25-2009, 02:27 AM	#8
ZedStyle MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,399 Drives: Youngtimer	i agree with don diego, i wouldn't go with the mesh... the first ones DO look like mine, and i think they would look SICK on a 500! but i'm biased in absence of some nice 18" monos, i would go with those mandrus wheels in a hot second! they're like a new take on an old benz style... at least that's how i see my wheels when i look at them... and again to agree with Z, i have always loved the older carlsson wheels, and you can't go wrong with a suitable VIP wheel, one of my faves is the AME shallen AX, i think they suit benzes well not a benz, but still! __________________

06-25-2009, 05:04 AM	#9
rivcal4life MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,141 Drives: 92 500e, 95 E34 525I Touring	I know most mesh patterns look shltty on 124s, but you can't tell me LM's don't look nice: Weekend shots of my 500E Unless I can find some really good replicas, I likely will go with the Mandrus wheels. Zed, did you know that Mandrus is actually made by TSW? They are their Mercedes-specific branch. I had always liked holstens, but I don't think they have enough lip for the 500e. That's when I found the Emils. I actually really like the Shallen AX's too, just not as much as the Emil. Oh and Jorge, I don't plan on spending more than $1500. And that's only for some VERY nice BBS reps and wide rubbers. __________________ Last edited by rivcal4life; 06-26-2009 at 08:40 PM. Reason: Image fixed

06-25-2009, 05:28 AM	#10
roach_juts Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: entertainment capital of the world, Socal Posts: 122 Drives: 2000 e430( w210),1979 240D (w123), 1992 300e(w124), 1990 mitsubishi galant VR4	i saw some BBS LM ( MIRO is the brand) replicas loos perfect on a 500e check this link the miro is fitted on a e320 wagon http://cluboldschool.multiply.com/ph...MB_E320_Wagon# good luck !

06-25-2009, 06:24 AM	#11
rivcal4life MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,141 Drives: 92 500e, 95 E34 525I Touring	Thanks roach! I'll definitely look into those. They look muuch mighter than the Mandrus's. __________________

06-25-2009, 12:20 PM	#12
ChrisDPham MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 5,621 Drives: is sick.	Only $1,500 for a set of wheels AND tires? Why don't you just save up a little bit more and get them? I've seen a few W124's with silver and gold LM's and it looks hard as hell. Come over when you get the chance - lets do a shoot by the beach. I got the car detailed last weekend __________________

06-25-2009, 12:27 PM	#13
ZedStyle MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,399 Drives: Youngtimer	the LM-style wheels are more sporty looking and the mandrus are more staid, so i guess at the end of the day it comes down to what look you are going for... __________________

06-25-2009, 04:42 PM	#14
battlecat714 Super Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 765 Drives: a TVR Cerbera Speed Twelve	I know John (500eguy) was planning on getting the same set - this is just to give you another idea...orrrr if you like them, they run under $1300. Another option to the LMs: WORK VS-XX __________________ Last edited by battlecat714; 06-25-2009 at 04:49 PM.

06-26-2009, 12:09 AM	#16
YNVDIZW124 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: in the clouds. Posts: 2,476 Drives: lots of cars	It's you're getting LM reps try to get the BB5 reps... those are the closest ones... If you want 17" BBS LMs they are around 1600-1800 refinished... __________________ The end.

07-07-2009, 03:29 PM	#17
nelson09 Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 229 Drives: 1999 E320	MANDRUSemils all the way

07-07-2009, 07:59 PM	#18
german-anger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 351 Drives: C350 Sport 4M	Neez QD5. There were better pictures but this is the only one i could find.. they are like a super aggressive variation on the EVO wheels. I'd order it staggered tho thats for sure. __________________ Last edited by german-anger; 07-07-2009 at 08:02 PM.

07-07-2009, 08:04 PM	#19
Saijin_Naib MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 3,200 Drives: 1990 300ce 24v I6	That is sick. And they are very similar to the Evo wheels. hmm... __________________ Bucky Benz @ Benzly

07-08-2009, 03:13 PM	#21
nelson09 Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 229 Drives: 1999 E320	conCAVE. Very nice selection.

07-08-2009, 05:45 PM	#22
YNVDIZW124 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: in the clouds. Posts: 2,476 Drives: lots of cars	You should run some alphards... __________________ The end.

07-09-2009, 02:07 AM	#24
oneill_1 Super Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Anaheim Posts: 592 Drives: MB 300E \| BMW M Coupe	i vote no on the LM's and yes on the Neez's. -OG __________________

07-09-2009, 03:37 PM	#25
YNVDIZW124 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: in the clouds. Posts: 2,476 Drives: lots of cars	I have a chrome set but it should look nice like these... __________________ The end.

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