Wheel shopping

[Lowndex]

I think I just found my new wheels. Gotta love the logo.

http://imageshack.com/a/img537/4531/m4GWoE.jpg

[1Marauder]

SLICK!!! Where and how much??? I like these and want to see them in a ride!!!

[Lowndex]

SLICK!!! Where and how much??? I like these and want to see them in a ride!!!

Mandrus
$1507

http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse.c om/Discount_Tires.cfm?pn=Mandrus-Rims-Mannheim-18-95CH&pID=73621

[BeanSS]

Mandrus
$1507 / ea.

http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse.c om/Discount_Tires.cfm?pn=Mandrus-Rims-Mannheim-18-95CH&pID=73621

Looks like these joints are only for Benz's? Is there a Benz that shares the same lug pattern and offset? It's nice looking wheel tho' for sure!

[Marauder Rick]

Mandrus
$1507 / ea.

http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse.c om/Discount_Tires.cfm?pn=Mandrus-Rims-Mannheim-18-95CH&pID=73621

They're $1507/set, not each. That would be crazy lol

[a_d_a_m]

:tongue:

AmericanMuscle.com has(had?) center caps with an "M" on them and you could install them on wheels that didn't look jive.

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

Most wheels will allow the Marauder center cap to go on them.

[rauder88]

Benz wheels do have a high offset like ours but they won't fit. Wheel bolt pattern is 5x112 and the hub is smaller.

[lifespeed]

I think I just found my new wheels. Gotta love the logo.

http://imageshack.com/a/img537/4531/m4GWoE.jpg

Can they clear a Wilwood Aero6 caliper?

[Lowndex]

They're $1507/set, not each. That would be crazy lol

Thamk you. I edited the original post.

[Lowndex]

Benz wheels do have a high offset like ours but they won't fit. Wheel bolt pattern is 5x112 and the hub is smaller.

Back to shopping.

[Lowndex]

Can they clear a Wilwood Aero6 caliper?

Doubt it. You would 20" wheels and I am not going to bigger wheels, much less use TCE.

[lifespeed]

Doubt it. You would 20" wheels and I am not going to bigger wheels, much less use TCE.

I don't know if the wheel diameter needs to increase, I know there is a clearance issue between the wheel spokes and caliper. Which can be resolved.

Watch out for maintaining the factory offset. Changing this affects the scrub radius and applies forces to the steering that are undesirable. Think yanking the steering wheel out of your hand when you brake, hit a pothole, or both simultaneously.

[Lowndex]

I don't know if the wheel diameter needs to increase, I know there is a clearance issue between the wheel spokes and caliper. Which can be resolved.

Watch out for maintaining the factory offset. Changing this affects the scrub radius and applies forces to the steering that are undesirable. Think yanking the steering wheel out of your hand when you brake, hit a pothole, or both simultaneously.

When I bought my current Motegi 18 wheels, they had the largest offset I could find. At present, the TCE Wilwood caliper has 1/8" clearance! Few wheels have the spoke clearance necessary unless you increase the size to 20" wheels - more space to deal with, yes.

http://imageshack.com/a/img905/8640/x0bHuv.png
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