Yes well said. I’m just going to swap them and not look back. Sent from my iPhone
> On Jun 25, 2019, at 9:30 PM, G Mann via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > IMHO, Bundt wheels are an eye distraction when on an otherwise cleanly > designed car. The Mercedes "look" as designed, imparts a kind of classic > style that reflects the strong and enduring character earned by the cars > reputation. Bundt wheels are on par with bad ear rings and mismatched > lipstick on a "10" woman... > > Steel wheels with Mercedes logo, body color match centers.... all "come > together" in a smooth, well appointed look.... one that adds to the overall > look, rather than draw focus from the car to what is a detail with to many > angles. > > .02 worth of opinion.. An early version of 22"s bling wheels with rubber > band tires.... you look at it, but you can't see anything but those damn > getto wheels.... kind of thing. > > > > On Tue, Jun 25, 2019 at 5:46 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> A good compromise. >> >> Dwight Giles Jr. >> Wickford RI >> >> On Tue, Jun 25, 2019, 8:38 PM Dimitri Seretakis <dsereta...@yahoo.com> >> wrote: >> >>> The hubcap look is clearly better in my eyes especially on a non-metallic >>> colored car. Maybe I keep them for originality for the sake of car shows >>> and use the hubcaps for my own driving pleasure? >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>>> On Jun 25, 2019, at 8:24 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < >>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Well i won't really weigh in as i think i created the term bundt ugly >> in >>>> an earlier discussion of this. But as,my Latin teacher used to say (in >>>> Latin), there is no disputing about taste. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Dwight Giles Jr. >>>> Wickford RI >>>> >>>> On Tue, Jun 25, 2019, 7:02 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < >>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I know we’ve had this conversation here before regarding my red 300D >>> W123. >>>>> It has bundts with failing paint which I plan to swap for aluminum >>> steelies >>>>> (I have already) with hubcaps (already got a set painted). So a good >>> friend >>>>> is visiting from the good ‘ol state of California and feels that the >>> bundts >>>>> are beautiful and unique and correct for the car. He used to be a >>> Mercedes >>>>> guy (now BMW) and our friendship began and blossomed over Mercedes so >>> he’s >>>>> well versed in these cars. I’m now starting to second guess the bundt >> to >>>>> aluminum steelie with hubcap swap. Any thoughts? I already know what >>>>> Andrew’s opinion is! >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________ >>>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>>> >>>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>>> >>>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>>> >>>>> >>>> _______________________________________ >>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>> >>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>> >>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>> >>> >>> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
