SL500 WHEELS

[Box1]

Hi can anyone tell me if these came on a sl500 2002 or are they aftermarket, last owner says they are Ronal alloy wheels !!

Thanks

 

[LostKiwi]

Actually - just checked (and you learn something every day...) They could well be genuine!
https://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/m...ass_r230_alloys/18_mercedes_alphard_wheel_700

 

[Box1]

Thanks it's just that they are the same on both sides of the car , sounds obvious but they spin in different directions !!

 

[John Laidlaw]

Must admit never seen those myself!

 

[LostKiwi]

Must admit never seen those myself!

Can't say I'm a huge fan from the pics.

 

[Box1]

Can't say I'm a huge fan from the pics.

There ok but the fact they spin different directions each side messes with my OCD

 

[flowrider]

Don't all wheels with a similar design spin like that? I don't think any wheels are side specific. Personally I don't like them either so maybe find a set of 18" Avior wheels if you want to keep to MB options for your SL

 

[JBell]

Must admit never seen those myself!

Alphard is an extremely rare wheel.

Last set I saw was on a Golf!!!!

 

[JBell]

Don't all wheels with a similar design spin like that?

Some manufacturers do manufacture them so they are directional specific to the side of the vehicle

 

[Box1]

Extremely good condition with new tyres but they still don't float my boat

 

[John Laidlaw]

Extremely good condition with new tyres but they still don't float my boat

Have to agree with you there...

 

[Flyinspanner]

I’ve still got these split rims available for £500

https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/genuine-mb-alioth-split-rim-18.174038/

 

[Box1]

Same problem for me directional spin !!

 

[JBell]

Extremely good condition with new tyres but they still don't float my boat

They will sell well on E-Bay for good money

 

[JBell]

If you stick to 18" and just change the rims then these

https://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/m...class_r230_alloys/18_mercedes_avior_wheel_204

If you were to go 19" then these

https://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/mercedes_alloy_wheels/sl_class_r230_alloys/19_amg_iii_wheel_691

Easy to clean and look great on the car

 

[LostKiwi]

Or if feeling very flush...
https://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/mercedes_alloy_wheels/sl_class_r230_alloys/19_amg_iv_2pc_wheel_289

 

[Box1]

I like the first ones best, but I di like a deep concave 5 spoke !!!

 

[flowrider]

Plenty of Avior wheels on ebay, a set of 4 was recently unsold at £350 BIN. Looked in excellent condition too.

 

[ajlsl600]

Actually - just checked (and you learn something every day...) They could well be genuine!
https://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/m...ass_r230_alloys/18_mercedes_alphard_wheel_700

am surprised !!!

 

[Conor]

Or if feeling very flush...
https://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/mercedes_alloy_wheels/sl_class_r230_alloys/19_amg_iv_2pc_wheel_289

I didn't realise that they those splits were so expensive..

Kinda makes this car a steal then??

https://www.mantiscars.co.uk/used-mercedes-benz-sl-colchester-essex-1824865

I can't stop oogling it..