Velos Designwerks|Directional D5 2 PC Monoblock wheels| SLS 63 AMG

kenny@velosdesignwerks · 05-19-2015, 09:46 AM

Dear members,

Recently Velos Designwerks and Five Nine Design teamed up on a small project involving one of our all time favorites the majestic Mercedes Benz SLS 63 AMG. This example of the German thoroughbred is featuring Velos D5 two piece monoblock wheels in the following sizes and specs:

-20x10 Front
-21x12 Rear
-Hidden hardware option
-Hand brushed with matte clear finish

(D5s are true directional wheels)

-Pirelli tires
-H&R springs

Enjoy,

Red Bread · 05-19-2015, 10:32 AM

Can't stand the car, so don't mind that the wheels are not my taste either.

Am I missing the irony in a two-piece "monoblock"?

FC4 · 05-19-2015, 12:13 PM

Does the owner know you guys put those wheels on his car for a photoshoot?

ShocknAwe · 05-19-2015, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Bread

Can't stand the car, so don't mind that the wheels are not my taste either.

Am I missing the irony in a two-piece "monoblock"?

Many companies don't think before they advertise.

KingOfJericho · 05-19-2015, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by FC4

Does the owner know you guys put those wheels on his car for a photoshoot?

comar1979 · 05-24-2015, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Bread

Am I missing the irony in a two-piece "monoblock"?

Inspired · 05-24-2015, 02:10 PM

Those 20 inch wheel look like 22 inches for some reason..

Red Bread · 05-24-2015, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Inspired

Those 20 inch wheel look like 22 inches for some reason..

The rears are 21's. Maybe they're a two piece tire too.

kenny@velosdesignwerks · 05-27-2015, 12:31 PM

Hey guys, I completely agree with the term 2pc monoblock not being entirely correct, however it is a term that has been accepted in the industry to describe a two piece wheel in this variation, not to be confused with a "traditional" two piece in which the barrel was a complete unit and the face was bolted to it. In this new configuration the face of the wheel more closely resembles a "monoblock wheel" and utilizes a traditional inner barrel to compensate for a wider range of fitments otherwise unrealizable to true monoblocks.

wisesoul · 05-27-2015, 01:26 PM

375 rear tire?? whoa budddy thats wide

ShocknAwe · 05-27-2015, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kenny@velosdesignwerks

Hey guys, I completely agree with the term 2pc monoblock not being entirely correct, however it is a term that has been accepted in the industry to describe a two piece wheel in this variation, not to be confused with a "traditional" two piece in which the barrel was a complete unit and the face was bolted to it. In this new configuration the face of the wheel more closely resembles a "monoblock wheel" and utilizes a traditional inner barrel to compensate for a wider range of fitments otherwise unrealizable to true monoblocks.

Hey Kenny, really appreciate the response.

How is the assembly different here to qualify it as something other than a traditional two piece? Because what you wrote sounds awfully similar to a traditional two piece.

NickyC · 05-27-2015, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by FC4

Does the owner know you guys put those wheels on his car for a photoshoot?

Oh shiiiiiz. Hahaha

Love the 375 tire though, damn!

ShocknAwe · 05-27-2015, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by NickyC

Love the 375 tire though, damn!

Makes me feel insecure about my rear tires.

05-19-2015, 09:46 AM	#1
kenny@velosdesignwerks 69 Rep 327 Posts Drives: silver Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	Velos Designwerks\|Directional D5 2 PC Monoblock wheels\| SLS 63 AMG Dear members, Recently Velos Designwerks and Five Nine Design teamed up on a small project involving one of our all time favorites the majestic Mercedes Benz SLS 63 AMG. This example of the German thoroughbred is featuring Velos D5 two piece monoblock wheels in the following sizes and specs: -20x10 Front -21x12 Rear -Hidden hardware option -Hand brushed with matte clear finish (D5s are true directional wheels) -Pirelli tires -H&R springs Enjoy, Last edited by kenny@velosdesignwerks; 05-27-2015 at 02:50 PM..
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Red Bread Major General 4458 Rep 9,160 Posts Drives: Smog machines Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Can't stand the car, so don't mind that the wheels are not my taste either. Am I missing the irony in a two-piece "monoblock"?
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kenny@velosdesignwerks 69 Rep 327 Posts Drives: silver Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	Hey guys, I completely agree with the term 2pc monoblock not being entirely correct, however it is a term that has been accepted in the industry to describe a two piece wheel in this variation, not to be confused with a "traditional" two piece in which the barrel was a complete unit and the face was bolted to it. In this new configuration the face of the wheel more closely resembles a "monoblock wheel" and utilizes a traditional inner barrel to compensate for a wider range of fitments otherwise unrealizable to true monoblocks.
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wisesoul Savoir Faire 83 Rep 1,772 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW M5 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Ca iTrader: (0)	375 rear tire?? whoa budddy thats wide __________________ Current: Alpine White F10 M5\|H&R springs\|12mm/10mm spacers\|Eisenmann Race Sold:Imola Yellow RS4-KW V3\|MTM 10mm spacers\|Hotchkis rear sway bar\|APR Stage 1\|Milltek Catless\|RNS-E\|Euro RS4 Flat bottom Steering Wheel Sold:E46 323i
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