Date:         Mon, 3 Nov 2008 19:35:59 -0800
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Mercedes wheel opinion?
Comments: To: Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com>
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On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 6:01 PM, Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote:

> http://members.tripod.com/~breastroker/Bundt14wheel.jpg
>
> Is there any reason I should NOT use these on my Westy?  Any
> considerations if I do get them?
>
> --
> Chris S.


Chris,

The wheels as Scott mentioned are 14's. Even the pic label says that. It's
the Bundtcake-style 14"
wheel typically ET23. They are forged alloys which are strong and
lightweight at the same time. If
you like the look and happy with 14's then this is not a bad way to go.

I will contradict Scott about the lugholes. They usually have a steel insert
which you simply need
to press out to get a hole big enough for a 14mm bolt/stud. The exception
would be the clone wheels
typically made my Ronal. Those are slightly more angular at the Bundtcake
section and are actually
cast vs. forged. Those do not have inserts and definitely need to be
redrilled. I own both sets of these
wheels. It should be interesting to note that there is a 15" version of this
wheel as used on the big
SE & SEL and some SL cars of the day. Those are highly desireable wheels
among Mercedes enthusiasts
and will fetch anywhere from $1200-$4,000 a set. They are quite rare as you
might imagine. The forged
versions are quite think and often work fine with stock alloy wheel
hardware.

Cheers,
--
BenT