Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 25 of 32

Thread: Are these benz rims?

  1. #1
    Senior Member cameron_1292's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Jensen beach, Florida
    Posts
    333

    Are these benz rims?

    http://chattanooga.craigslist.org/pts/2834315761.html

    the guy sent me more pictures there mint. hes not 100 percent sure if there are mercedes though. he had them on his e430 since he bought it. i can tell hes not too savy with wheels ( not saying i am in any way) lol but i know we have to have 5x112 and he said he doesnt know if thats what they are but he will look. i hope he finds it because i want them, there not monoblocks but i guess ill have to settle lol. but if anyone has seen these before or knows what they are let me know please, they resemble bbs alot, but unless im wrong bbs spokes are thinner.
    1997 c230 165k 2011-2013
    2003 c320 114k 2013-2014
    2002 e320 84k 2014-2015
    1999 c280 137k 2015-

  2. #2
    Moderator Sulaco's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    USA
    Posts
    1,306
    if they were on his e430 then they'll fit a w202. However, they do look like BBS but not benz. if they're BBS they'll say on the inside.
    94 C280, 250k miles, 1999-2011 (gone, never forgotten)
    CURRENT:
    744 Silver 99 C43 AMG, 260k miles, 2011-
    040 Black 98 C43 AMG, 190k miles, 2013-

  3. #3
    Senior Member cameron_1292's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Jensen beach, Florida
    Posts
    333
    Quote Originally Posted by Sulaco View Post
    if they were on his e430 then they'll fit a w202. However, they do look like BBS but not benz. if they're BBS they'll say on the inside.
    yea i figured that they would say it. he said hes had them with no offers for a month now so if i pick them up i can get them for 300. if there bbs thats a steal.. well really anything thats a steal there z rated lopro tires to so 300 is probabaly have the price on the tires lol.. i didnt think they were mercedes rims either but i swear ive seen them on here before, maybe im wrong and im seen them somewhere else but i know i have.
    1997 c230 165k 2011-2013
    2003 c320 114k 2013-2014
    2002 e320 84k 2014-2015
    1999 c280 137k 2015-

  4. #4
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Oakland-Sacramento CA
    Posts
    721
    They are brabus if im not mistaken. Usually see them in 18s. Might be knock off
    "anyone can drive a new car, it takes a true enthusiast to breath life into an older one"

  5. #5
    Moderator Sulaco's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    USA
    Posts
    1,306
    I'd buy them for the tires alone. When the tires are worn out, if you don't like the rims, just sell them for $300 again! List them in Knoxville or Nashville for quick sale.
    94 C280, 250k miles, 1999-2011 (gone, never forgotten)
    CURRENT:
    744 Silver 99 C43 AMG, 260k miles, 2011-
    040 Black 98 C43 AMG, 190k miles, 2013-

  6. #6
    Senior Member cameron_1292's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Jensen beach, Florida
    Posts
    333
    Quote Originally Posted by chimchongdlight View Post
    They are brabus if im not mistaken. Usually see them in 18s. Might be knock off
    Knockoff or not there nice lol I'm glad there not 18 I want 17s. By the way do you know what's on the stock 202 the 8 hole rims are they 15 or 16?
    1997 c230 165k 2011-2013
    2003 c320 114k 2013-2014
    2002 e320 84k 2014-2015
    1999 c280 137k 2015-

  7. #7
    Senior Member cameron_1292's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Jensen beach, Florida
    Posts
    333
    Quote Originally Posted by Sulaco View Post
    I'd buy them for the tires alone. When the tires are worn out, if you don't like the rims, just sell them for $300 again! List them in Knoxville or Nashville for quick sale.
    For sure lol that's where I was looking when I wanted to buy a Benz lol I was just in Knoxville with some friends at the zoo lol its only about an hour away I saw 4 or 5 202s they were all elderly people lol
    1997 c230 165k 2011-2013
    2003 c320 114k 2013-2014
    2002 e320 84k 2014-2015
    1999 c280 137k 2015-

  8. #8
    Moderator
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Fremont, CA
    Posts
    1,900
    i dont think they're brabus... the brabus ones are curvy on the spoke (i think) more on like bbs reps or something... ask for more info like the stamping on the back....

  9. #9
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Oakland-Sacramento CA
    Posts
    721
    They kinda look like these brabus


    If i buy brabus. Im def gonna be investing in these brabus
    "anyone can drive a new car, it takes a true enthusiast to breath life into an older one"

  10. #10
    Moderator
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Fremont, CA
    Posts
    1,900
    Quote Originally Posted by chimchongdlight View Post
    They kinda look like these brabus


    If i buy brabus. Im def gonna be investing in these brabus
    there's the brabus mono 4s in your area... you should cop that one out

  11. #11
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Oakland-Sacramento CA
    Posts
    721
    Which ones are those?
    "anyone can drive a new car, it takes a true enthusiast to breath life into an older one"

  12. #12
    Senior Member cameron_1292's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Jensen beach, Florida
    Posts
    333

    Angry

    Quote Originally Posted by wichipong View Post
    i dont think they're brabus... the brabus ones are curvy on the spoke (i think) more on like bbs reps or something... ask for more info like the stamping on the back....
    I did he's selling them for his son he doesn't rlly know but tomorrow he's sending.more pi s and he's gonna tell me the bolt pattern and what they say in the back and here is what I found they look like brabus monoblock v
    1997 c230 165k 2011-2013
    2003 c320 114k 2013-2014
    2002 e320 84k 2014-2015
    1999 c280 137k 2015-

  13. #13
    Moderator
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Fremont, CA
    Posts
    1,900
    get better pics... looking at it real close it might be brabus mono5 reps...

  14. #14
    Senior Member cameron_1292's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Jensen beach, Florida
    Posts
    333
    Quote Originally Posted by wichipong View Post
    get better pics... looking at it real close it might be brabus mono5 reps...
    That's what I'm thinking idc if there repos there hot lol
    1997 c230 165k 2011-2013
    2003 c320 114k 2013-2014
    2002 e320 84k 2014-2015
    1999 c280 137k 2015-

  15. #15
    Moderator
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Fremont, CA
    Posts
    1,900
    i came close to a set too... it was painted black... nut had scuff marks all over... weeks later seller texted me saying it is still available.. passed out on it and got my AMGs instead..

  16. #16
    Senior Member cameron_1292's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Jensen beach, Florida
    Posts
    333
    Quote Originally Posted by wichipong View Post
    i came close to a set too... it was painted black... nut had scuff marks all over... weeks later seller texted me saying it is still available.. passed out on it and got my AMGs instead..
    brabus 5s black?
    1997 c230 165k 2011-2013
    2003 c320 114k 2013-2014
    2002 e320 84k 2014-2015
    1999 c280 137k 2015-

  17. #17
    Moderator
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Fremont, CA
    Posts
    1,900
    black with polished lip

  18. #18
    Senior Member cameron_1292's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Jensen beach, Florida
    Posts
    333
    Quote Originally Posted by wichipong View Post
    black with polished lip
    damn those must have been mean lol but this guy is sending me more pics and any info he can find out from the back. they were his sons off his sons 430 and he just wants to get rid of them so he rlly doesnt know much about them. im most likely going down there monday after school its only about a 2 hour drive so hopefully everythig works out
    1997 c230 165k 2011-2013
    2003 c320 114k 2013-2014
    2002 e320 84k 2014-2015
    1999 c280 137k 2015-

  19. #19
    Senior Member nelius's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    the 425, WA
    Posts
    319
    theyre either brabus reps or the guy really doesnt know what hes selling. lol which is actually pretty common on craigslist

  20. #20
    Senior Member cameron_1292's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Jensen beach, Florida
    Posts
    333
    Quote Originally Posted by nelius View Post
    theyre either brabus reps or the guy really doesnt know what hes selling. lol which is actually pretty common on craigslist
    yea i know. they will fit mine if there brabus and they were on a 430 so i might just go get them and tell he he doesnt have to look to see what brand lol he might back out and charge me more lol
    1997 c230 165k 2011-2013
    2003 c320 114k 2013-2014
    2002 e320 84k 2014-2015
    1999 c280 137k 2015-

  21. #21
    Senior Member cameron_1292's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Jensen beach, Florida
    Posts
    333
    welp drove 3 hours today and picked them up. there not brabus but there in good condition. need a good cleaning because they say for awile but tires are mint and theres no rust or cracks in the rims. ill put them on tomorrow before work and clean them up. the clear coat is coming off 2 on them. ill have them refinished i supposee does anyone know what kind of shop does that? and of any products to touch them up with in the mean time?
    1997 c230 165k 2011-2013
    2003 c320 114k 2013-2014
    2002 e320 84k 2014-2015
    1999 c280 137k 2015-

  22. #22
    Senior Member nelius's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    the 425, WA
    Posts
    319
    Quote Originally Posted by cameron_1292 View Post
    welp drove 3 hours today and picked them up. there not brabus but there in good condition. need a good cleaning because they say for awile but tires are mint and theres no rust or cracks in the rims. ill put them on tomorrow before work and clean them up. the clear coat is coming off 2 on them. ill have them refinished i supposee does anyone know what kind of shop does that? and of any products to touch them up with in the mean time?
    refinishing them yourselves is not as big a project as you think. you just need to sand them good and bondo if they have noticeable curbing. clean em real good after that, prime, paint, and clearcoat. just make sure you do your work in a dust free and warm environment and they will come out great.

  23. #23
    Senior Member cameron_1292's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Jensen beach, Florida
    Posts
    333
    Quote Originally Posted by cameron_1292 View Post
    welp drove 3 hours today and picked them up. there not brabus but there in good condition. need a good cleaning because they say for awile but tires are mint and theres no rust or cracks in the rims. ill put them on tomorrow before work and clean them up. the clear coat is coming off 2 on them. ill have them refinished i supposee does anyone know what kind of shop does that? and of any products to touch them up with in the mean time?
    Well I've seen videos but I feel like its easy to mess up and I wouldn't do as good of a job as if I brought it to a place
    1997 c230 165k 2011-2013
    2003 c320 114k 2013-2014
    2002 e320 84k 2014-2015
    1999 c280 137k 2015-

  24. #24
    Senior Member nelius's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    the 425, WA
    Posts
    319
    Quote Originally Posted by cameron_1292 View Post
    Well I've seen videos but I feel like its easy to mess up and I wouldn't do as good of a job as if I brought it to a place
    if you've willing to pay the extra money, go for it.

  25. #25
    Senior Member cameron_1292's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Jensen beach, Florida
    Posts
    333
    yea well after calling around a few places no one where i am does that sort of thing so i guess ill do it myself. bought some primer the silver coating some clear coat and some sand paper. probabaly try and get it done tomorrow. anyone have any tips on getting it done?
    1997 c230 165k 2011-2013
    2003 c320 114k 2013-2014
    2002 e320 84k 2014-2015
    1999 c280 137k 2015-

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •