The manheims are nice but I have only seen 1 five spoke version that I like on our cars. Otherwise they really do not go with the retro look.

I would make sure that you photo shop those before you pull the trigger.

I have done about 15 or so pshopped wheels before I made up my mind on the milleniums!

 

I purchased my Mandrus Mlleniums about 15 months ago and have had more ositive comments on then than any other part of the car per se. I put 18x8.5 on the front, and 19x9.5 on the rear. There was absolutely no problem with fit and the TPMS kits tranferred easily. Gorilla nutz were used and I obtained a set of tri star Mercedes inserts from from SRT6nTulsa. Remember these wheels were designed in Germany for the Mercedes so just make sure yopu get 5x112mm bolt pattern.
I bought an SRT6 in May this year and swapped the SRT6 wheels with the Limited Mandrus wheels with no problem. I find them the best looking wheels without being obscene and garish. There are many soft brushes and wipes available for doing the spokes. I use one with a plastic handle and a sponge covered by a polishing cloth.

 

LOL, Dude, I am chill, more than you know bro. Just trying to provide some obviously necessary information to you. "AFTERMARKET" means nothing. You can get just about any lip size or offset in the aftermarket. Most aftermarket wheels you see have a larger lip in the rear because that is what most of us prefer.

 

I'm not sure what the offsets should be for 18s and 19s, but for 19s and 20s, they should be: Front: ET 32 Rear: ET 30.

 

I like the milliniums better, but either will look good. Glad you found something so soon.

 

If they can't get the Mannheims for me, I will then be getting the Milleniums if they are in stock. If I can't get any, then will just drive my current rims.

Jane

 

Jane,

Are you going with stock sizes? If you are not able to get them with your current vendor check in with Peter at get your wheels as he will price match and is a great guy.

I went with him after shopping around.

Nate

 

Nate, will do. Since it is the holiday, they will be calling me back on Tuesday. So, it really is up for grabs what wheels I will be getting.

Jane

 

Bear in mind if you are going with stock sizes the 5 spokes will not look as good as they really need to be a little bigger so as to not look chunky on our cars also they really dont complement the retro look as well as the Milleniums.

Either way both are good looking wheels and you will have something different than stock.

I have to say that the picture of my car do not really do it justice. They look much better in person. Even when I was looking at Dans ride, and it looked good in the pics I just wanted to feel, touch, see the car in person, and after getting these on, I realized that it was worth it.

 

Nate: The rear rims are not in stock for the Mannheims or Milliniums.

The sizes: fronts will be 18 X 8.5 5-112, 32 and the backs are 19 X 9.5, 5-112 , 25.

They are the same size for both style of wheels.

Jane

 

Did you check with peter as well?

Why not move to the 19/20 combo. THey really pop then.

Hopefully they will be in soon.

Either way you should be able to sell your wheels to recoup a bit after you do get these. All the buyer will need to do is get one rechromed.

 

Nate: I'm sticking with the 18 and 19's cause those of the size of my tires. I'm not really wanting to spend a fortune on this project, but thanks for the suggestions.

If there is somebody who does want to rechrome the one tire, and they are interested in the set, I'd be willing to sell. The back rim is slightly bent, but overall not bad in regards to handling.

Jane

 

Best aftermarket wheel I've seen on a XF. Tempting my wallet very much...

 

So Jane whats the verdict? Did you get the millenums or that manehiems?

 

Take the plunge! Its worth it!

 

Nate: I got the Manheims. Love em. SOOOOOO easy to keep clean, a girl can even do it!! No more drive thrus of any kind for me cause I don't want to have to replace them in 6 months. I'll post some pictues soon.

Jane

 

OK, here is a photo. I'll try to add more.

 

They lookk sweeet and fit nicely with your graphite gray car color!

No drive throughs for me either and definitely no car washes!!

Glad your chrome negative turned into a real positive in the end!

 

The ride is actually better with the Eibach spring kit, the drop is only 1 inch and its progressive and works great. It does not void your warranty. Had mine on there since 2005 and its been fantastic and with those wheels you'll be the envy of everybody.

 

I am actually diggin' the location you chose for your photos. It's out back in some loading dock area. Looks desolate. Gives off the post apocolyptic Mad Max vibe. Like it! Giving me ideas!!