Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 13:59:26 -0700
Reply-To: Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: [vanagon] Mercedes C220 Wheels
In-Reply-To: <5CD4B2D0-EBAB-4408-95E7-05BFF771428A@eoni.com>
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Good deal. Got any pix Jim?
On 6/9/07, Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com> wrote:
>
> Score!
>
> Set of 4 with 215/60R15 tires that'll do for $200.
>
> Here's the details:
>
> Bore wheel bolt holes to 9/16" (The hardest part of the job. The
> alloy is soft and tends to grab the bit. Used a Silver & Demming
> drill so the 1/2" drill motor worked. Drill press would have been
> better, but I already had the tires mounted.
>
> 5/16 spacer in front (I bought cheap spacers and used 3M Super
> Weatherstrip Adhesive to stick 'em to the wheels. Else you can't get
> them to stay centered.)
> Front bolts: 45mm shank
> Rear press-in studs 54mm long
>
> Sources:
> 45mm bolts and spacers: www.ezaccessory.com
> 54mm Sway-A-Way studs: p/n 8054 www.bugsandbuggies.com (drop shipped
> from Sway-A-Way at a 20% discount over Sway-A-Way's price)
>
> Prices:
>
> Spacers: $10 the pair
> Bolts: $16.90 the set
> Studs: $30.60 the set
>
> Grand total (not counting shipping):
>
> $257.50
>
> Labor: About three hours from start to finish.
>
> Concern: (Thanks to Ben T for pointing this out) Ball seat on wheel
> is designed for 12mm nuts/bolts. Needs to be clearanced a bit so the
> rear nuts sit down in the seat. The front bolts are v. close to the
> 12mm seat diameter. A dab of Prussian Blue shows adequate contact in
> front. Not so in rear. The wheel bolt supplier normally stocks
> matching nuts but is currently out of stock. So for now, I have to
> carry a 17mm socket for the front and a 19mm for the rear and check
> torque frequently. Oh well.
>
> Needs hub caps to cover the spindles. I measure 71.75mm (2.825")
> diameter x about 25-30mm tall. Can someone who has stock Vanagon
> please measure the diameter of the cap?
>
> All in all, a piece o' cake to do. And baby looks soooooo good with
> new shoes!
>
> Jim
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