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Old Nov 4, 2013 | 08:01 PM
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Hey guys I am thinking of buying these wheels from Power wheels pros. They are the AMG 810 replica in
18x8.5 +35 and the 19x9.5 +35. I understand these will fit. Question is what ball style lug bolts 12mm 0r 14 mm is needed to mount them? Here is a link and pic.

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Old Nov 4, 2013 | 08:27 PM
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12 mm wheel bolts
 
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Old Nov 4, 2013 | 08:30 PM
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Great. Thank you.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 06:42 AM
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Hey yall they didn't have the wheels I wanted in stock. What do you think of these on a black Xfire
AMG wheels.jpg

http://www.usarim.com/19-inch-merced...eels-rims.html
 
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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 06:54 AM
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That would be a good choice.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 06:58 AM
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Have you looked at the Mandrus wheel lineup? I don't know about these, but the Mandrus have the correct center bore also, so no hubcentric rings needed. I was on the fence for a long time about giving up my OEM's and got a deal from a member when he decided to go another route and put his Wilhem models up for sale. Every time I stop and look at them... I like them even more.. (pics in my gallery if you want a look).
 
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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 07:12 AM
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+1 for the mandrus...I went for the Mannheim, made to fit Mercedes so no spacers needed...chris
 

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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 07:24 AM
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What are hubcentric rings and how do I know if I need them? These wheels are 66.6 centers and are supposed to be correct for our cars, No?
The more I look at these wheels the more I like the design.
 

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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 07:39 AM
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The wheels should specifiy the center bore.. ours are the 66.5mm. If wheels of "your choice" have a larger bore they make plastic/metal rings that fit inside and take up the difference. Our cars actually use the hub center to center the wheel, where a lot of models are lug centering. I think the 66.5 or 66.6 is just splitting the hairs.. LOL
 

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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 07:48 AM
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Thanks. They say fits Mercedes and have 66.6 centers. I sent them an Email. They are on the west coast.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Mrmiata
........................Our cars actually use the hub center to center the wheel, where a lot of models are lug centering.
A lot of models are lug centric? Please explain.
Most/all modern cars are hub centric, it is just plain safer and more accurate.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 09:52 AM
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A lot of models are lug centric? Please explain.
Most/all modern cars are hub centric, it is just plain safer and more accurate.

Really.. your that bored you need something to jack your jaws over again? How about we go back to no cruise control if you have esp/bas errors..
 
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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 10:38 AM
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More pictures of these wheels

Amg WHEELS 2.JPG

amg WHEELS3.JPG
 
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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 10:46 AM
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Dam those last pics on that MB look great !!!!! To bad they dont make 18 " & 19" I would like to keep same size as whats on the car !!!!
 
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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 11:01 AM
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They do make 18 and 19 that's what I am getting. The offset on the rear 19's is 45mm so I have to put in a 10mm spacer. The guy was very knowledgeable on this and I am getting the lugs and spacers with the wheels.

18x8.5 +35mm 66.6 bore center 5-112 mm
19x9.5 +35mm 66.6 bore center 5-112 mm

http://www.usarim.com/18-inch-merced...-s-sl-amg.html

http://www.usarim.com/19-inch-merced...eels-rims.html
 

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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by pjm30144
They do make 18 and 19 that's what I am getting. The offset on the rear 19's is 45mm so I have to put in a 10mm spacer. The guy was very knowledgeable on this and I am getting the lugs and spacers with the wheels.

18x8.5 +35mm 66.6 bore center 5-112 mm
19x9.5 +35mm 66.6 bore center 5-112 mm

18 inch Mercedes Benz black wheels rims fit C CL CLS E ML S SL AMG

19 Inch Mercedes Benz S430 S500 S550 S63 AMG Style Black Wheels Rims
I have had them for a few years now, in a 18/20 stagger on my lowered graphite XF with no problems. I have a 12MM hub centric eibach spacer in the rear for proper fitment. I also drive aggressively from time to time

 
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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 11:26 AM
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Awe man.. now your making me feel like "do the right thing and show your wife these for her car".. LOL

Looks like a great price too as long as they don't bend you over on shipping!
 
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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 11:32 AM
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Awesome picture!!! Now that I have seen them on a Crossfire I really love the look, marvelous!!!
I was told the 10mm spacers would work so I hope I don't need 12mm.

The wheels, spacers and complete set of lugs cost me with free shipping $929.00 I also opted for Mercedes center caps as well for $40.00 more.

MR M show her!!!!!! You will make brownie points!!
 

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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by pjm30144
Awesome picture!!! Now that I have seen them on a Crossfire I really love the look, marvelous!!!
I was told the 10mm spacers would work so I hope I don't need 12mm.

The wheels, spacers and complete set of lugs cost me with free shipping $929.00 I also opted for Mercedes center caps as well for $40.00 more.

MR M show her!!!!!! You will make brownie points!!
Just be careful buying rims from those that claim they are originals AMG wheels when they are actually Chinese knock offs. Real AMG wheels will usually always be more than a grand a set. Plenty of Chinese knock offs below a grand and some for as low as 500 bucks... Ask how I know. I have a set of C63 AME wheels on my MB E-350...and no, that isn't a mistake AME....not AMG... They were hard to balance but we made them work. They will be good for winter but come summer it will have AMG wheels on it....Good luck...
 
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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 01:14 PM
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the factory offset on the rear of our cars is +22 so if those wheels are +45 surely you would need a 20mm spacer to come near to oem, a 10 or 12mm spacer will take it to 33 which will leave the wheels tucked in, that's why I went for mandrus as they do wheels with a 25 offset which is almost factory.... appologies in advance if I am talking rubbish........chris
 
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