Mercedes Benz Wheel Design Stolen from 370z?

LakeShow · 09-17-2012, 09:40 PM

Found something interesting. Was building a C-Class Mercedes on their website earlier as discovered that this wheel thy offer looks fairly identical to the 370z Sport Rims as far as shape and angles that you typically wouldn't see from any other manufacturer. Take a look and what you think about it.

2xtreme1 · 09-17-2012, 09:43 PM

They kinda do ! Haha except these look more sqaure-ish and flat

ZMan8 · 09-17-2012, 09:47 PM

well considering Mercedes and Nissan-Renault have partnered up, it might not be appropriate to say "stolen". In fact there are already plenty of rumors that the next Z may have a Mercedes engine. Mercedes meanwhile will use Nissan-Renault chassis design for their next b segment hatch.

LakeShow · 09-17-2012, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZMan8

well considering Mercedes and Nissan-Renault have partnered up, it might not be appropriate to say "stolen". In fact there are already plenty of rumors that the next Z may have a Mercedes engine. Mercedes meanwhile will use Nissan-Renault chassis design for their next b segment hatch.

Very true..

Chi-City-G · 09-17-2012, 10:11 PM

I am not sure which came first on this as I think Lexus first released these wheels on their 2009 sport IS model but I would call it out that someone stole this design from someone then:

Lexus:

Z:

UNKNOWN_370 · 09-17-2012, 11:27 PM

Audi had a similar design on the S5 in 08. Stolen is a strong word when it comes to rims. On top of that... Mercedes/nissan partnered up.

dmhenderson · 09-17-2012, 11:33 PM

It's just a wheel trend. "Bicycle spoked" wheels were a big thing for a while too.

LakeShow · 09-17-2012, 11:38 PM

Stolen maybe not, just thought it was quite funny how similar they were.

TypeOne · 09-18-2012, 09:56 AM

stupid replicas.

Haboob · 09-18-2012, 10:10 AM

Imitation is the ultimate form of flattery.

TypeOne · 09-18-2012, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haboob

Imitation is the ultimate form of flattery.

Until it makes you homeless.

DWS44 · 09-18-2012, 12:55 PM

For that matter...ever compared the stock NISMO rims to the Corvette Grand Sport rims? Those two are as close or closer than these comparisons.

bigsix · 09-18-2012, 02:39 PM

I think Nissan designed it the best. . . it fits the sharp edges, curves, edges of the 370z

nmjaxx9 · 09-18-2012, 02:48 PM

James Donovan · 09-18-2012, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chi-City-G

I am not sure which came first on this as I think Lexus first released these wheels on their 2009 sport IS model but I would call it out that someone stole this design from someone then:

Lexus:

Marvellous wheel design, I also want to buy this wheel design for my Mercedes c-class coupe. Can you give me full details about this.? Thanks Advance.

09-17-2012, 09:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	Mercedes Benz Wheel Design Stolen from 370z? Found something interesting. Was building a C-Class Mercedes on their website earlier as discovered that this wheel thy offer looks fairly identical to the 370z Sport Rims as far as shape and angles that you typically wouldn't see from any other manufacturer. Take a look and what you think about it. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

09-17-2012, 09:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 659	well considering Mercedes and Nissan-Renault have partnered up, it might not be appropriate to say "stolen". In fact there are already plenty of rumors that the next Z may have a Mercedes engine. Mercedes meanwhile will use Nissan-Renault chassis design for their next b segment hatch. UNKNOWN_370 likes this. __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

09-17-2012, 11:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	It's just a wheel trend. "Bicycle spoked" wheels were a big thing for a while too. __________________

09-17-2012, 11:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	Stolen maybe not, just thought it was quite funny how similar they were. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

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09-17-2012, 09:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
2xtreme1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Eastvale, California Age: 32 Posts: 494 Drives: 11' 370Z 7 A/T Sport Rep Power: 13	They kinda do ! Haha except these look more sqaure-ish and flat

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Chi-City-G Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 30 Drives: TT G37S 6MT Rep Power: 14	I am not sure which came first on this as I think Lexus first released these wheels on their 2009 sport IS model but I would call it out that someone stole this design from someone then: Lexus: Z:

09-17-2012, 11:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
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09-18-2012, 09:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1851	stupid replicas.

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DWS44 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 103 Drives: 17 Vette Grand Sport Rep Power: 17	For that matter...ever compared the stock NISMO rims to the Corvette Grand Sport rims? Those two are as close or closer than these comparisons.

09-18-2012, 02:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
bigsix A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,227 Drives: Honda City/Mazda 2 Rep Power: 19	I think Nissan designed it the best. . . it fits the sharp edges, curves, edges of the 370z

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