What are AMG wheels made of?
While alloy wheels are not standard equipment on all new vehicles, you’ll notice many Mercedes-Benz models come equipped standard with Alloy Wheels. Alloy wheels are made with a blend of aluminum, magnesium, and nickel.
Can you buy AMG wheels from alloy wheels direct?
We supply and sell AMG Alloy wheels for the majority of the Mercedes Benz vehicle range. All of the wheels that we sell are genuine AMG alloys – we do not sell replica or imitation wheels. Alloy Wheels direct specialise in selling AMG alloys with massive reductions over dealer prices.
When did AMG start making five spoke alloy wheels?
The 80’s also saw AMG introduce the first version of the 15” & 16” AMG five-spoke alloy wheel. By 1990 AMG had established a strong reputation and had grown to become one of the most well known Mercedes tuning companies.
When did Mercedes Benz start using AMG alloys?
As AMG grew it gradually shifted focus and started developing aftermarket tuning packages and accessories for Mercedes vehicles. This included vehicles produced in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s like the Mercedes-Benz W126 and W201 models. The 80’s also saw AMG introduce the first version of the 15” & 16” AMG five-spoke alloy wheel.
Where do Mercedes Benz alloy wheels come from?
Today AMG cars, alloy wheels and accessories are produced in Affalterbach in Germany, each engine is hand built by one engineer and then stamped with that engineer’s details. Since AMG was incorporated into the Mercedes group all of their vehicles have been available through dealerships and are sold alongside other Mercedes vehicles.
How much does a Mercedes Benz CLK cost?
About six months after the August showroom introduction of the CLK320 and CLK500, the AMG55 version with its 5.5-liter, 367-bhp V-8, 18-in. wheels and just 5.1 sec. to 60 will appear at an as-yet undetermined price; it won’t be inexpensive.
Is the Mercedes Benz clk500 a Wonder Car?
But the CLK500 is a bit of a wonder car, offering entertainment, security, satisfaction and, particularly for a coupe, accommodation. It starts with an exhaust rumble that’s background music for what’s under your foot.
What kind of suspension does a Mercedes CLK have?
All U.S. CLKs come with a 5-speed automatic transmission, MacPherson-strut front suspension, multilink independent rear suspension, rack-and-pinion steering, ABS, Mercedes’ Brake Assist system, ESP stability control and different-size tires front and rear.
How big is the Mercedes Benz CLK first drive?
Having been quite successful with the first edition of its CLK, Mercedes had a solid reference point for the new edition. It began by making the coupe slightly larger: 2.8 in. longer, 0.7 in. wider and 1.7 in. higher on a 1.0-in.-longer wheelbase in response to customer requests for a bit more interior room.