lou_RENAMED

Im dropping the CLK 430 on Eibach with Konis
....it will only drop it 1.2 inches all the way around.

Im thinking I really dont need some wheels and stay with my 17" staggered setup but.....but the more I look at some of the 18" I get very tempted.

basically I need wheels that would distinquish my clk from others but at the same time not make it look RICEY or TUNERISH. So far the only wheels that I like are the Lorinsers LM-5 and Brabus VI both in 18"s.

here is a pic of my car now so try to picture it about an inch lowered all around.



now this is the Lorinser LM-5 in 18" which I like best..these cost around $5K with tires




this is the Brabus VI these cost $5K W/tires



these are 18" AMG 2 pc.....I like them cause they are classy but IMO a little to ordinary. cost is around $3-4K with tires.

by the way this clk430 is dropped on eibach





and last but not least the SSR GT3's in 18" and Satin finish cost $3K with Potenzas S03 and are ready for immediate delivery through Tirerack.com. I like them but in the pic is the exact size that would be on my car and they just dont look too impressive but they do cost less than all the others.

mretif

i really like the SSR GT3's, but i am not sure how good they would look on the 430, but 5k is way too much for rims.

proaudio22

I personally like the AMG rims on the car that is dropped. I'm a sucker for dished rims, none of the others really do anything for me.

Zapata

hmmmm not really feelin those

CLpower

18" AMG 2 piece for sure



SSR GT3's are played out

ktown378

brabus vi. gdamn, those are nice

fuzzy02CLS

iTrader: (2)

I like AMG rims on a benz. Why not look for a set of 18"s from a AMG version. I see them on EBay all the time.

benzo555

The Lorinsers wheels are really nice! BTW my friend is selling his set of 19s Lorinsers LM5's. If you're interested let me know. Im not sure if it will fit your car since it came off an 2002 S500. PM if your interested and I can get you some pics for them.

CLASSYCLS

WoW, tough choice, I like them all, except for the AMG's, if cost is a factor then I would get the SSR, 5k or 3k = 2k in the pocket for other goodies, but all very nice and classy looking!!

keep us updated with pics Lou!!

peiqinglong

I saw a girl driving a clk430 with what appeared to be 19 inch gt3s and let me tell u...HOT...and the car was too :p. But yea, the gt3s fit the clk430 much, much more than it does on the CL.

peiqinglong

Oh if you get 2 pieces...please get them 1 size larger than you intend because the dish will make the rim look smaller. Such as getting an 18 will look like a dinky 17. Get them atleast 19s.

danny25

I vote for those. then the Lorinsers.

DRM600

imo get the brabus v

BoostedM3

Brabus VI

Scooter

Lowenhart LS1

mattg

i like the Brabus

Nicky Pass

Heres a quick Photshop of my opinion....

cl-driver

Brabus with that Satin finish would look pimp.

Ahmad310

Brabus!!! There is a Black SL55 around here with those wheels and they are sick. below is a pic of it




or Maya DTM's like these....BTW same guys owns both these cars, his office is across the street from mine.

Ahmad310

also think the Maya DTS would look sharp

zigzagzig

go for the lorinsers they look hot

darrinb

lm-5's in silver

r10apple

No SSR's, not for that car at all. I think the Brabus wheels are a bit more exclusive than the AMG's, so I'd choose them first though they both are pimp...

lou_RENAMED

damn everybody seems to like the $5K wheels the best FAWK because that is what I like too.


what about these....this are the cheapest way

My wheels but in chrome



AMG in 18" staggered and dropped on Eibach stock shocks





these are 19" AMG off a cl though I will need spacers if I get these



these are standard AMG single piece



Brabus VI in 18" non-staggered

Smitty

OHhh O, looks like Lou is getting ready to take a Crap.... every couple weeks he is looking to crap out some more money...


Thought you were trying to buy a house??...

That lip on those SSR's are soooo tight..

18anatak

I'm feelin the AMG's

Essarak Huot

HRE wheels !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lou_RENAMED

the only one shitting money around here is you buddy.....Supercharger, Gt3s, big brake kit....damn how much work are you getting

nikon01

My dad has got them on his S430, and they look good, I really like them...but they are really expensive, but definitely worth the price...both in looks and durability...my dad drives his car pretty hard and has hit some big bumps and has yet to bend a rim...

pimpscls

damn nice lambo ur freinds????

Ahmad310

i wish!!!! nope the guy owns a morgage company accross the street from where i work. But I do know a guy that owns a F40, F50 and and Enzo!! as well as many other cars.

Chaptorial

I'd go with the Brabus VI in 18" non-staggered. With that drop on your car it would look tits.

Titand19

I like the LM-5's in chrome. Don't be a pussy Lou and get those AMG's, they are nice, but I'm gonna give you too much shit if you pussy out and get them.

darrinb

made up your mind yet??

Mr Hyde

Lorinser LM-5's look alot like Zauber Gettins. If you dont mind not getting the Lorinser name, then you may save alot by getting the Zauber's.

A shop like Ultima in Lynbrook can get them for you locally too.

lou_RENAMED

I use to know Mike there in Ultima when it was in Great Neck dont know if he is still there.

as far as the wheels Im still undecided because I called about the AMG and they are for the SL 2 pc. 18x9 front and 18x10 in the rear which will possibly rub.

I really like the AMGs SL 2 pc. so I gotta find out if they will rub with the drop.

then yesterday I was driving in Manhattan and Im rethinking the drop even though its only an inch. I really dont want it too stiff and the ride is somewhat rough to begin with. I dont know but Ill do it soon just gotta make sure I dont make a mistake.

Mr Hyde

Yup he's still there, the old place is a beeper store now. New place is much bigger, and much nicer and they have a big garage in back with lifts for installs of whatever you buy. They now mount and balance rims there too.

Good Luck with whatever you get.

Rpechler

the standard amg single pieces (white clk pic) would be good for a budget friendly choice (but with that car it doesnt look like that is suck a problem!)
i would have said go for the lm-5's but i think they only look good in chrome, and chrome doesn't have the same effect on a silver car.

brabus are nice, but somehow dont make me catch my breath

and those ones on the beemer? forget about it. they look cheap/weak even though theyre probably not. They just dont compliment the strong/bulky body of the clk (which i love/ wish i could afford)

lou_RENAMED

I think Ill go with these in 18 x 8 and 18 x9 for the rear with 235/40 and 265/35 rear







I like the way the 17's look though and it has a smoother ride damn this is a tough decision

synth19

I think some DEEP DISH BBS wheels would look SICK on this car. Someone link up some pics or photoshop!