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Thread: What Wheels

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    What Wheels

    I currently have these

    Genuine 18" AMG Styling II



    Thinking of going for these in 19" Brabus Monoblock VI(Quick Photoshop & lowered a bit)





    What do you think?
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    I've just voted. I'like your AMG wheel, Brabus is also hot but in my opinion your 18" are already a really big size for W202.

    Please consider also the total loose of comfort.

    I like your car, ...seen also on MBClub Forum.

    Hi

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    I voted for the AMGs too. IMO it goes perfectly with the touring style, and just looks complete to me.

    The Brabus (even though 6's are my favourite) are somehow looking outta place on your ride.

    Grech.

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    I think the 18" are nice. Maybee you should ship me your car and I will keep it for a year or so. That way I can get a better idea of what looks better!

    Stuck in the states where we never get the cool cars!
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    Keep the Monos.
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    Get the new ones and give me your Monoblocks.
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    19's will look insane!! 19s all the way.
    Got BRABUS?

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    I vote 19's... no chrome

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    In the looks dept 19's for ride comfort 18's

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    ill buy you wheels in trade for your car
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    Why don't you get 19" CLS AMG?


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    19s and sell 18s to me
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    19's!!!
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    Originally posted by Dr. ///AMG
    19's!!!
    Are they what you have got
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    Originally posted by Denlasoul
    Keep the Monos.
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    I can not lose, because even in defeat there is a valuable lesson learned so it evens it up for me

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    im so tired of seeing every signle benz 202 with monos.. those brabus are tight btw.. I want to get some for the slk or c230! and maybe paint them black
    taking a break from teh 202 ->

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    Originally posted by alphanumeric
    im so tired of seeing every signle benz 202 with monos.. those brabus are tight btw.. I want to get some for the slk or c230! and maybe paint them black

    Yeah they suit the car but just need something to make it stand out that bit more.

    Think thats why it comes as a bit of a shock to the eye at first as people are so used to seeing them with the mono's on.
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    Originally posted by !!!!!NJ Drive
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    Am I being too English
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    Originally posted by alphanumeric
    im so tired of seeing every signle benz 202 with monos.. those brabus are tight btw.. I want to get some for the slk or c230! and maybe paint them black


    On the contrary I am tired to see all these Brabus Mono VI everywhere....its because there a lot of replica selling outhere.... and they're so cheap...and they are on almost everycar.....(w202's, W210's, W203's) Believe or not its harder to see W202 with 18" mono nowadays.... its jut happened that most of us here have the mono. (and off course most if not all of those car are W202 AMG) for non AMG most have Brabus Mono VI replica..

    Granted the Brabus Mono VI replica looks great, just AMG mono is compliment the whole body line better.


    I guess its all depend on what you looking for thmsshaun,
    Are you looking something that striking or low profile...


    If that were my car, I would off course keep the mono (plain and simple). And if you want something that looks a little more aggressive BBS LM

    Also I would also consider the AMG 19" CLS wheel as psnji suggested. It would look different but still complement your AMG



    Regardz,
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    keep both of them

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    Originally posted by J Irwan
    On the contrary I am tired to see all these Brabus Mono VI everywhere....its because there a lot of replica selling outhere.... and they're so cheap...and they are on almost everycar.....(w202's, W210's, W203's) Believe or not its harder to see W202 with !8" mono nowadays.... its jut happened that most of use here have the mono. (and off course most if not all of those car are W202 AMG) for non AMG most have Brabus Mono VI replica..

    Granted the Brabus Mono VI replica looks great, just AMG mono is compliment the whole body line better.


    I guess its all depend on what you looking for thmsshaun,
    Are you looking something that striking or low profile...


    If that were my car, I would off course keep the mono (plain and simple). And if you want something that looks a little more aggressive BBS LM


    Regardz,

    Not really decided. I gues I love the Mono's Got them for my C180 earlier this year and the transfered them over to the current C43. I have just fallen in love withth VI though. It could be just a phase but as you say there are many reps about and they are the right money. Thats the tempting bit.

    Of course I would keep the mono's so when I come to sell the car I can put them back on or should I change my mind sell the reps.

    Most sellers I have found though are on Ebay. I need to find a shop that sells them with tyres fitted so I can properly see the car. Just want something to perhaps catch the eye a bit more maybe.

    What are the BBS LM?
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    Originally posted by thmsshaun
    Not really decided. I gues I love the Mono's Got them for my C180 earlier this year and the transfered them over to the current C43. I have just fallen in love withth VI though. It could be just a phase but as you say there are many reps about and they are the right money. Thats the tempting bit.

    Of course I would keep the mono's so when I come to sell the car I can put them back on or should I change my mind sell the reps.

    Most sellers I have found though are on Ebay. I need to find a shop that sells them with tyres fitted so I can properly see the car. Just want something to perhaps catch the eye a bit more maybe.

    What are the BBS LM?
    Here you go



    Regardz,
    J Irwan by AMG........Motorsport.

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    Originally posted by J Irwan
    Here you go
    [img]tp://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/bbs/swap/bbs_lm_ci3_l.jpg[/img]


    Regardz,

    Thanks but they dont do it for me.

    Tirerack are great though thats where I got my Mono's from it was cheaper for me to import from the states. Made no sense to me but never mind. had a look on there for the IV's but couldnt see any.
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    ...am I the only one who bends his wheels (regardless of brand or size) beyond drivability or repair within about a year or ownership...?

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    Brabus all the way!!! I had the mono's they looked hot but I like the vi better! I had them in chrome and now I got them in black with a polished lip! And it also shows my big brake upgrade better!





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