Carlsson designed the 1/11 Evo BE as its signature wheel for the Smart Fortwo. It is their first stop on the road to making this diminutive city car stand out from the crowd.

Sold as a set of four with 7.0J x 16-inch and 7.5J x 17-inch sizes front and rear, the shimmering, polished then high-gloss varnish coated surface of the 1/11 Evo BE alloy wheel catches the eye whether the car is stationary or on the move. Carlsson recommend 195/45R16 tyres in front and either 215/35R17 or 205/40R17 tyres at the rear.

7 x 16 / 36 16 31 2202
7,5 x 17 / 36 17 31 2202

7 x 16 / 36 16 31 2202 B
7,5 x 17 / 36 17 31 2202 B

The production of high-quality forged wheels is the supreme discipline in wheel engineering. Carlsson Ultra Light wheels are subjected to a particularly elaborate forging process during which the aluminium is compacted to such an extent that not even the smallest cavities or pores are to be found. Despite less mass, the material is extremely strong. In comparison, normal series wheels weigh around 50 per cent more than Carlsson's 1/16 Ultra Light wheels. Weighing just 9.8 kg per wheel, they are the lightest of all Mercedes-Benz wheels and are distinguished by a set of unbeatable properties:

- innovative, state-of-the-art racing technology
- extremely tough
- the lowest weight of all wheels in the Mercedes tuning sector
- greater road contact and grip
- increased cornering forces
- mproved brake ventilation and efficiency
- offer outstanding handling and comfort advantages

With the 1/10 Ultra Light and its combination of five single and five double spokes Carlsson breaks new grounds. The different surface finishes render a discreet contrast. Behind the upper spikes and the rim bead in brushed aluminium lie the double spokes and rim well in a polished finish. Because there is no drop centre and the spokes are stretched over the outer rim, the 1/10 Ultra Light wheels in the sizes 19 and 20 inches render an especially dynamic character.

· For the first time, a light alloy wheel combines single and double spokes
· Elaborate forging process saves up to 40 percent weight
· With highest load capacity for a more agile driving behaviour
· Available in 19 and 20 inch

In addition to the ultra light forged wheel 1/10 Carlsson now offers three new color variations: Brilliant Edition (BE), Graphite Edition (GE) and Titanium Edition (TE).

The known design variation Brilliant Edition (silver with polished front) has been supplemented by the brand new Graphit Edition (graphite grey matte with polished front) and the Titanium Edition (titanium silver chrome). The differently polished surfaces make it easy to fit the Carlsson wheel 1/10 perfectly to the vehicle and one's own taste. Carlsson offers all three colour variations of the 1/10 in the dimensions 8,5x19, 9,5x19, 8,5x20 and 10,5x20 inch starting at 475 Euro including VAT.

A TÜV certificate is always part of the package which not only ensures highest quality but also makes it easy to register the wheels in the vehicle's documents. The certificate is available for the following Mercedes-Benz models: B-class, C-class (W203 and W204), SLK, CLK, E-class (W211, W212 and C207), CLS, SL, S-class, CL and GLK.

Right on time for the 2011 season the new Carlsson 1/10 BE, GE, and TE in 19" are available at your Carlsson partner from January on whereas the 20" versions go on sale in April.

Unmistakable character is not produced in series. True individuality calls for a greater power of expression. And Carlsson has exactly what you are looking for: e.g., exclusive Brilliant Edition wheels that set you miles apart from the automotive mass. Only Carlsson offers this incomparable rim base or diamond cut and centre with brilliant paintwork, not to mention innovative technology coupled with great design, perfect workmanship and luxurious materials. Make your car stand out and choose this timeless and elegant accessory that will give your motoring image the most precise and attractive contours.

Choose a showpiece of modern engineering:
- unique in the Mercedes-Benz tuning sector
- luxury that reflects your car's character
- exclusive surface-finish combination: brilliant polished rim base (or diamond cut) and brilliantly painted centre
- top workmanship
- outstanding design
- innovative technology

You would hardly guess from the aesthetic qualities – Carlsson wheels come straight from motor racing. The aim of the development work is to achieve quantifiable advantages on the track: to increase performance, improve handling and safety, and to make life more comfortable for the driver. Decisive in this connection is the weight of the wheel. A lighter wheel requires less engine power, it tends to hop less and remains more firmly on the road and on track. It provides permanent grip and better traction, permits higher cornering speeds and shorter breaking distances: qualities that put you up among the front runners even well away from the race track. Lightness and strength must be in optimum relationship with each other, especially with engines of the highest performance category.

To achieve the ideal quotient, Carlsson bases its designs on the most elaborate and modern technical principles – in distinction to most companies in the tuning sector. The wheel is not simply 'lightened'. Instead, a lightweight wheel is strengthened step-by-step until it can withstand the maximum load. It develops 'muscles' in all the right places. Just like a real athlete. Lightness offers significant advantages in terms of driving dynamics and comfort.

The result: the world's lightest and strongest wheels – veritable top athletes – for Mercedes-Benz cars.

Which are sure to make your car the subject of envious glances. The striking yet timeless design, the unsurpassed surface finish and material quality and the wheel-arch-filling dimensions set your car well apart from the mass. So you enjoy undiluted exclusiveness.With Carlsson wheels, you leave no doubt about your affinity for perfection and your automotive expertise. As a unique expression of your individuality, they are also a sign of your individual commitment to top performance and sport – individuality with demonstrable benefits because you feel the improved driving comfort with every mile. Expect maximum feasibility. Opt for wheels that not only underscore your automotive ambition visually but also provide solid technical support.

Lightest 21-inch wheel of the world

Carlsson broke another world record. The automobile manufacturer from Merzig/Saarland developed the lightest 21-inch-wheel in the world. The 1/5 Evo Ultra Light weighs an astonishing 40 percent less than any cast 21-inch wheel. Additionally, Carlsson once again confirms that technically top-engineered products can also be top of the league as far as their appearance is concerned. The automobile manufacturer Carlsson who is specialised on Mercedes Benz models achieved the enormously light weight of only 10.8 kg by applying forged technology. Thereby, the material is densified so strongly that not even traces of air or pores remain in the aluminium. At the same weight load, this allows a smaller wall thickness compared to customary rims.

The result is a wheel with 40 per cent less unsprung masses than a cast 21-inch wheel. This advantage can be felt in terms of driving pleasure and car handling. The wheels show a better reaction, there is not even the slightest bounce even when you drive more dynamically and overall they look more agile and render more driving pleasure. The high-quality production is reflected in the 1/5 Evo UL design. Based on the Evo wheel family,
five fine double spokes stretch from the centre of the wheel to the rim bead.

Normally, ultra-light wheels need a lot more spokes in order to perfectly distribute the upcoming powers. But the engineers and the Carlsson head designer Rolf Schepp achieved the same wheel load values with the only five-spoke 1/5 Evo UL and were even able to maintain the slim character of the struts. This beautiful design especially underlines the gloss-turned surface with the highly transparent clear varnish. The brushed sides of the spokes form a discreet contrast and emphasise the brilliance of the surface. 20 bolt heads between the spokes give the wheel a dynamic multi-part look.