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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 01:38 PM
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+1 on the rotiform Inds
 
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Old Mar 17, 2014 | 06:48 PM
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Update: Wanted a cleaner look that filled fenders but wanted to retain the stock, understated exec flagship presence. I love the look of a turbine wheel on a sedan because it somewhat vanishes when spinning and therefore is quite elegantly understated.

Did some research and found that if I'm willing to go staggered the 03+ SL55 AMG wheels could work. The previous owner had powdercoated these a smokey gray which is even more understated. I must say it fills fenders nicely!

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Old Mar 17, 2014 | 07:41 PM
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Looks interesting, but not too bling - nice balance.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2014 | 07:42 PM
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Nice new look.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2014 | 08:19 PM
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Excellent choice. I am glad you resisted the urge towards ultra low profile tires. Looks great and tasteful.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2014 | 08:32 PM
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Nice wheel, but too much work for me to clean.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2014 | 08:34 PM
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Looks good and its the car nicely!
 
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Old Mar 17, 2014 | 11:12 PM
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Thanks guys. Btw, low maintenance is actually a key reason I got them. They are powdercoated smoke gray. The color of brake dust!
 
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Old Mar 18, 2014 | 12:01 AM
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Quite nice
I prefer it now more then I did in the day.
Beautiful car
Enjoy
 
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Old Mar 18, 2014 | 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Evoking
Update: Wanted a cleaner look that filled fenders but wanted to retain the stock, understated exec flagship presence. I love the look of a turbine wheel on a sedan because it somewhat vanishes when spinning and therefore is quite elegantly understated.

Did some research and found that if I'm willing to go staggered the 03+ SL55 AMG wheels could work. The previous owner had powdercoated these a smokey gray which is even more understated. I must say it fills fenders nicely!

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Wow
Those wheels and tires make a huge difference
Very nice
 
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