Slk owners, replaced alloys? - MBClub UK

HOLMESY · 13-07-2011, 10:10 PM

As my SLK alloys are corroded and kerbed from a previous owner, I'm after a new set of wheels. They don't have to be original MB and they may be bigger in size. What are my fellow SLK owners running?

I've seen some from a company called calibre that look quite good. Kind of euro style/RS500 and they are wider at the rear. Check them out on wheelbase.

Any thoughts or pictures chaps?

Sp!ke · 13-07-2011, 10:44 PM

I would most certainly stick with something OEM, not just because they look better but also for insurance reasons.

Stick aftermarket wheels on your car and up goes your insurance policy. Fit dupgrade but standard equipment wheels on your SLk and you dont have that isue at all.

Have you considered gettiing your current wheels refurbed like new or dont you like the style?

pammy · 15-07-2011, 07:00 PM

I run on 17" Adharaz - upgraded from 16" a goodly while ago. Deffo stick with OEM - anything else usually looks pants

GP801 · 15-07-2011, 07:26 PM

Stick with OEM. To see all your options have a look at Mercedes AMG BMW alloy wheels & tyres, UK wheel alloys

13-07-2011, 10:10 PM	#1
HOLMESY New Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Car: SLK 200K Posts: 2	Slk owners, replaced alloys? As my SLK alloys are corroded and kerbed from a previous owner, I'm after a new set of wheels. They don't have to be original MB and they may be bigger in size. What are my fellow SLK owners running? I've seen some from a company called calibre that look quite good. Kind of euro style/RS500 and they are wider at the rear. Check them out on wheelbase. Any thoughts or pictures chaps?

13-07-2011, 10:44 PM	#2
Sp!ke Administrator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: West London Car: SL500 & 190E & The Fart Car Posts: 9,794	I would most certainly stick with something OEM, not just because they look better but also for insurance reasons. Stick aftermarket wheels on your car and up goes your insurance policy. Fit dupgrade but standard equipment wheels on your SLk and you dont have that isue at all. Have you considered gettiing your current wheels refurbed like new or dont you like the style? __________________ Sp!ke Gallery Pics Here

15-07-2011, 07:00 PM	#3
pammy Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North Yorkshire Car: hers - slk 320, his - dull diesel BMW fleet :/, Xtrail, Honda CBR 1100xx, Yamaha YZF600, Ribble Road Posts: 7,476	I run on 17" Adharaz - upgraded from 16" a goodly while ago. Deffo stick with OEM - anything else usually looks pants

15-07-2011, 07:26 PM	#4
GP801 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sussex and Tuscany Car: 2003 W209 CLK, 2005 R171 SLK in UK, 1995 S124 E280 in Italy Posts: 1,905	Stick with OEM. To see all your options have a look at Mercedes AMG BMW alloy wheels & tyres, UK wheel alloys

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