Anyone consider AMG replica wheels from DTD?
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Anyone consider AMG replica wheels from DTD?
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I have always liked the simple and sporty look of the AMG 5-spoke 17" wheels that Mercedes puts on their CLK430 and SLK sport package models. The replica wheel is pictured above.
Discount Tire Direct sells replicas of this wheel design for a very reasonable price. It fits MB and Audi applications with 5x112 bolt pattern. I am considering the 16 x 7.5 size with 41 mm offset with 225/50R16 tires for my upcoming VW Passat purchase. The wheels cost $133 each. According to DTD, the 16" size weighs only 19.5 lbs. Does this sound reasonable for a 7.5" wide rim? Any experiences with this type of replica wheel is appreciated (durability, strength, etc.)
I have always liked the simple and sporty look of the AMG 5-spoke 17" wheels that Mercedes puts on their CLK430 and SLK sport package models. The replica wheel is pictured above.
Discount Tire Direct sells replicas of this wheel design for a very reasonable price. It fits MB and Audi applications with 5x112 bolt pattern. I am considering the 16 x 7.5 size with 41 mm offset with 225/50R16 tires for my upcoming VW Passat purchase. The wheels cost $133 each. According to DTD, the 16" size weighs only 19.5 lbs. Does this sound reasonable for a 7.5" wide rim? Any experiences with this type of replica wheel is appreciated (durability, strength, etc.)
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agreed
i've seen amg wheels on all manner of other cars, especially audi's, and it never looks "right" to me. there's something about the amg style that just belongs on a mercedes -- ditto for brabus and lorinser.
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yeah, it's not too impressive unless it's on a Mercedes...
There's just something about them that matches the Mercedes style. I've seen pics of them on an A4 and I didn't think they looked too good, imho.
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