Just changed my Alloy wheels - MBClub UK

sspeed · 30-03-2012, 08:37 PM

My cars original alloy wheels were losing their paint.. It was lifting very badly (1st photo)
This gave me the excuse I needed to change them for some 5 spokes.. The ones I have admired for quite a while now are the Adharaz ones..
These are available in both 16" and 17"..
My car had the 16" as standard and for me comfort is more important than rubber band tires so I opted for the 16"..
The original wheels were all the same size..
The new ones are staggered (7" front and 8" rear)..
Photos 2 and 3 show my car fitted with the new wheels..
These are much, much easier to clean and in my opinion far better looking..

I dont know if its of any interest to any of you but this is where I got my wheels from..
He is called Roger Saxton..

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/rswheeltrack

He is based in Meopham Kent (Near Gravesend) and he does P/Ex your old ones (if they are not cracked or badly damaged)..
I have now dealt with Roger twice and can recommend the quality of his wheels..

If needed I can supply a decent close up of the wheels..

EndPoint · 30-03-2012, 09:24 PM

buddy u should have hit the 17". IMO they look good, but 17"' would look better

LTD · 30-03-2012, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by EndPoint

buddy u should have hit the 17". IMO they look good, but 17"' would look better

Simon prefers the option of experience.

The quality of ride is a much better daily proposition than looking good and riding rotten.

DRBC43AMG · 30-03-2012, 09:29 PM

17" defo is the way to go, but 16" would offer a better compromise between ride and looks IMO

EndPoint · 31-03-2012, 12:00 AM

17" won't take away "ride quality" they are a combination of quality and look.

LTD · 31-03-2012, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by EndPoint

17" won't take away "ride quality" they are a combination of quality and look.

nigel cross · 31-03-2012, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by EndPoint

17" won't take away "ride quality" they are a combination of quality and look.

Depends what you mean by this.
When I changed mine from 16---17 I defiantly found the ride firmer, properly due to the smaller sidewalls of the tyres

EndPoint · 31-03-2012, 01:14 PM

ltd, dieselman and spx:

redbaron · 31-03-2012, 01:20 PM

Wheels look good Simon. Big improvement.

EndPoint · 31-03-2012, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by redbaron

Wheels look good Simon. Big improvement.

now u approve it the man can at last get some sleep

NW_Merc · 31-03-2012, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by EndPoint

now u approve it the man can at last get some sleep

Aaah and hence your other thread......

W2-- · 31-03-2012, 02:07 PM

A big improvement over the old one.

NW_Merc · 31-03-2012, 02:10 PM

Anyways back to topic, seeing as the troll has now gone. What happened with your old wheels?

redbaron · 31-03-2012, 02:11 PM

What did you clean the old elegance wheels with? Napalm?

NW_Merc · 31-03-2012, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by redbaron

What did you clean the old elegance wheels with? Napalm?

Wonder wheels more than likely, akin to napalm I guess

30-03-2012, 08:37 PM	#1
sspeed Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The North West Car: E320 Cdi (2007) Posts: 658	Just changed my Alloy wheels My cars original alloy wheels were losing their paint.. It was lifting very badly (1st photo) This gave me the excuse I needed to change them for some 5 spokes.. The ones I have admired for quite a while now are the Adharaz ones.. These are available in both 16" and 17".. My car had the 16" as standard and for me comfort is more important than rubber band tires so I opted for the 16".. The original wheels were all the same size.. The new ones are staggered (7" front and 8" rear).. Photos 2 and 3 show my car fitted with the new wheels.. These are much, much easier to clean and in my opinion far better looking.. I dont know if its of any interest to any of you but this is where I got my wheels from.. He is called Roger Saxton.. http://stores.ebay.co.uk/rswheeltrack He is based in Meopham Kent (Near Gravesend) and he does P/Ex your old ones (if they are not cracked or badly damaged).. I have now dealt with Roger twice and can recommend the quality of his wheels.. If needed I can supply a decent close up of the wheels.. __________________ Simon Last edited by sspeed; 27-05-2012 at 10:44 PM.

30-03-2012, 09:24 PM	#2
EndPoint Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Car: w203 M111 E20 ML EVO Posts: 212	buddy u should have hit the 17". IMO they look good, but 17"' would look better

30-03-2012, 09:29 PM	#4
DRBC43AMG Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Switzerland, Locarno (TI), the canton of merlot grapes, wine, grappa and fine food Car: 98' C240T, 99' C43 AMG "T Rex" Posts: 950	17" defo is the way to go, but 16" would offer a better compromise between ride and looks IMO

31-03-2012, 12:00 AM	#5
EndPoint Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Car: w203 M111 E20 ML EVO Posts: 212	17" won't take away "ride quality" they are a combination of quality and look.

31-03-2012, 01:20 PM	#9
redbaron Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cheshire Car: '97 R129 SL 320, '13 F30 320D M-Sport Posts: 1,422	Wheels look good Simon. Big improvement.

31-03-2012, 02:07 PM	#12
W2-- Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2012 Car: CLS, S210 Posts: 267	A big improvement over the old one.

31-03-2012, 02:10 PM	#13
NW_Merc Banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Over here, sometimes over there Car: 1994 Mercedes C180 classic Posts: 5,935	Anyways back to topic, seeing as the troll has now gone. What happened with your old wheels?

31-03-2012, 02:11 PM	#14
redbaron Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cheshire Car: '97 R129 SL 320, '13 F30 320D M-Sport Posts: 1,422	What did you clean the old elegance wheels with? Napalm?

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