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nomad Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | New 3-piece wheels Yes, yet more pics of my car...sorry 18x11.5 rears, 18x9.5 fronts Edited by nomad 6/17/2006 2:36 AM | ||
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shrimpton Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | Re: New 3-piece wheels nomad: They belong!! | ||
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shrimpton Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | RE: New 3-piece wheels Sorry mate - my previous two word post did not express my opinion fully - which is: YES!!!!!! Edited by shrimpton 6/17/2006 4:57 AM | ||
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NZ Benz Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: New Zealand Vehicle(s): 1993 300SEL/S320 Posts: 2555 | RE: New 3-piece wheels I agree they look GOOOOOOOOD Here is your award for having the best wheels: (731_b.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 731_b.jpg (12KB - 1 downloads) | ||
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Nutz Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Vehicle(s): Posts: 2026 | RE: New 3-piece wheels Looks great and even I'm in awe with the lip on those rear wheels...puts my 20's to shame. | ||
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1996_S500 Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | RE: New 3-piece wheels awww man, Nomad. Your W126 looks awesome. Those rims look great. | ||
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AsianML Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | Re: New 3-piece wheels Um, can anyone explain to me what they mean by like '2-piece' and '3-piece' rims? Nomad, sweet rims. The lip on it is so big! | ||
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jdc1244 Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | RE: New 3-piece wheels Two piece wheels, as the name implies, consist of an inner and outer section that are bolted or welded together. By combining different halves, the offset and wheel width can be modified. Generally, the wheels that are bolted together are of higher quality and precision. They also tend to be lighter than the one piece. Three-piece wheels consist of a center section that determines the bolt pattern, and two rim flange sections that determine the rim diameter, width, and offset. These three pieces are bolted together using high strength bolts and “O” ring seals. By using different combinations of the three pieces, the manufacturer can offer a variety of wheel sizes without stocking or building an entirely unique wheel for each application. Three-piece constructions tend to be reserved for the top of the-line wheels where lightweight and strength are a must. Another advantage to three-piece wheels is that a damaged component, such as a bent rim flange, can be replaced individuality. Disadvantages are the relatively high cost, periodic checking of the bolt torque, and the possibility of seal leakage. | ||
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benz420 Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | Re: New 3-piece wheels nice rims!!!! makes the car look even more aggressive | ||
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Jillian80 Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | RE: New 3-piece wheels jdc1244 - 6/25/2006 6:54 PM Two piece wheels, as the name implies, consist of an inner and outer section that are bolted or welded together. By combining different halves, the offset and wheel width can be modified. Generally, the wheels that are bolted together are of higher quality and precision. They also tend to be lighter than the one piece. Three-piece wheels consist of a center section that determines the bolt pattern, and two rim flange sections that determine the rim diameter, width, and offset. These three pieces are bolted together using high strength bolts and “O” ring seals. By using different combinations of the three pieces, the manufacturer can offer a variety of wheel sizes without stocking or building an entirely unique wheel for each application. Three-piece constructions tend to be reserved for the top of the-line wheels where lightweight and strength are a must. Another advantage to three-piece wheels is that a damaged component, such as a bent rim flange, can be replaced individuality. Disadvantages are the relatively high cost, periodic checking of the bolt torque, and the possibility of seal leakage. Thanks, jdc. I didn't have a clue either. Learning everyday.... | ||
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jdc1244 Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | RE: New 3-piece wheels No problem. What’s remarkable is how the 126 chassis design from the mid 70s can accommodate new, modern rims and look great. | ||
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Nutz Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Vehicle(s): Posts: 2026 | RE: New 3-piece wheels I have 105 piece wheels
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jdc1244 Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | RE: New 3-piece wheels The rims look great, nutz, the whitewalls are a perfect touch. | ||
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Nutz Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Vehicle(s): Posts: 2026 | RE: New 3-piece wheels
Thanks jdc . Time is running out for those tires though and sadly those particular style of low profile whitewall tires are no longer made :wah: | ||
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jdc1244 Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | RE: New 3-piece wheels I’m sure you’ll find some somewhere. | ||
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cyberdrakon Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | Re: New 3-piece wheels LOVE that deep dish! | ||
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Dieselburns Expert Date registered: May 2006 Location: New York, Long Island Vehicle(s): 78' MB 300D 87 Chief Cherokee Posts: 2251 | Re: New 3-piece wheels OMG NOMADA!!! You always pull something crayz out of your sleeve, but the great part that whatever you put on your car just looks stunning, you have very good taste! Keep it up man! You have great mind with these cars!!! | ||
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