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Date:         Tue, 28 Mar 2000 16:05:14 -0500
Reply-To:     "Michael J. Sullivan" <sullivan@OPENMARKET.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Michael J. Sullivan" <sullivan@OPENMARKET.COM>
Subject:      Re: 16" Mercedes wheels
Comments: To: Kenneth J Foster <econ_usa@JUNO.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <20000328.145740.-108167.0.econ_usa@juno.com>
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At 02:57 PM 3/28/00 -0500, Kenneth J Foster wrote:
>I have a chance to get a set of Mercedes SL,  8 spoke 16" rims/wheels for
>my 1987 SYNCRO.
>The wheels are quite far away and I have not seen them. It would be a
>great help before I venture on this journey if anyone could tell me:
>
>1. What the width might be?


    Probably 7.5", possibly 8" or more


>2. What the  offset might be?


    Probably ET35 or ET40


>3. Do I have to open up the center hole?


    No, only Audi rims need "enlargement"


>4. Would I have to put in longer studs front and rear?


    Probably


>5. Spacers?


    Definitely if ET40, possibly with ET35 if the rim width is much greater
than 7"


>6.  Any other advice.  I'm a good listener and I need to do something
>soon.
>
>Remember, I have a syncro.  They are mounted with Michelin   225/60R16
>tires.  Any help would be most gratelully appreciated!








Michael J. Sullivan
IPS "SWATteam" Architect
Open Market, Inc.


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