Date:         Tue, 22 Jul 2003 06:19:20 -0700
Reply-To:     TJ Hannink <tjhannink@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         TJ Hannink <tjhannink@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: 16" Wheels?
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--- "John C..." <Trvlr2001@AOL.COM> wrote:
> I have a set of late model Mercedes wheels
> I would like to use. Will these have to be machined?

I have a set of 14" BBS wheels that were originally
installed on a Benz. The Mercedes centerbore is 66mm
and will clear the dust cap without any machining.

I had to enlarge the lug holes on my wheels from 12mm
to 14mm, you might not have to on yours.

I also cut conical seats in to replace the 12mm balls
seats that the BBS wheels had. This allowed me to use
14mm conical seat lug nuts which are available at any
FLAPS. I installed stud kits on the front rotors so I
could use lug nuts all around.

Offset will be more of a concern. The width of the
wheel and its offset will determine whether you need
to use spacers to clear the front spindle. Using
spacers means you will need longer studs/lugbolts.

I have a more detailed write-up about my wheels here:
<http://home.earthlink.net/~tjhannink/wheelsandtires.htm>

Good luck,

=====
TJ Hannink
Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition
Winter Park, Florida
http://home.earthlink.net/~tjhannink/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wolfsburg_campers
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